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 ..
Tags: India-Maldives • Maldives
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 ..
Tags: India-Maldives • neighbourhood first policy • PM Narendra Modi • President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
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 ..
Tags: India-Maldives
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 ..
Tags: India-Maldives • Indian Ocean Region (IOR) • Military exercise
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 ..
Tags: AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd. • GMCP project • India-Maldives
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 ..
Tags: India-Maldives • UPSC