India-Maldives
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Visit to Maldives
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to the Maldives marks the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister in 11 years, highlighting the growing relationship between India and the island nation. Inauguration of the ‘Ekatha Harbour’ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
PM Modi to meet President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold talks with Maldives’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on August 2, 2022 in New Delhi. During the talks, both the leaders are likely to sign several agreements. President of Maldives in on a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is ‘India Out’ campaign of Maldives?
Ever since Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was elected to office, an ‘India Out’ campaign has cropped up within the country. Highlights The campaign has mostly cropped on social media, for over the last three. It is led by government ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Exercise Ekuverin
The Exercise Ekuverin is a joint military exercise held between India and Maldives. It is held between the armies of India and Maldives. About Exercise Ekuverin Ekuverin means “Friends” in Dhivehi language. It is an Indo – Aryan language. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Greater Male Connectivity Project: AFCONS to build bridge in Maldives
Indian construction firm, AFCONS, signed a contract for the largest-ever infrastructure project in Maldives on August 26, 2021. Key Points This project is dubbed as The Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP). It will comprise of a 6.74 km-long bridge and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India-Maldives pact on Greater Male Connectivity Project
India and Maldives have signed pact with Maldives on one of the major connectivity initiatives called “Greater Male Connectivity Project”. Key Points Under the agreement, India will start the largest-ever infrastructure project called Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Maldives’ Foreign Minister elected as UNGA President
Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid, was elected as new President of UN General Assembly (UNGA). Key Points Abdulla Shahid won against Afghanistan’s former foreign minister Zalmai Rassoul with three-fourth majority. He fetched 143 votes while Rassoul got 48 votes ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
India-Maldives: MoU on cooperation in sports and youth affairs approved
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has given its approval on March 16, 2021 on the memorandum of understanding on cooperation in sports & youth affairs between India and Maldives. Background The MoU on cooperation in ..