India-Mongolia
Nomadic Elephant – 2023
The Indian Army contingent embarked on a significant journey to Mongolia to participate in the 15th edition of the joint military exercise called ‘Nomadic Elephant 2023.’ This annual training event serves as a platform for India and Mongolia to enhance ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Ex Khaan Quest 2022 Peacekeeping Exercise
Ex Khaan Quest 2022, a multinational peacekeeping exercise, has commenced in Mongolia. It will continue for 14 days. The exercise features participation of military contingents from 16 countries, including India. Highlights It was inaugurated by President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Cabinet approves India-Mongolia Agreement on exploration of outer space
On January 8, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the agreement between India and Mongolia to explore outer space for civilian and peaceful purposes. The countries signed the agreement in September 2019. Highlights The agreement enables the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Mongolia launches construction of its first oil refinery with $1 billion Indian aid
Mongolia has launched construction of its first strategically important oil refinery funded by India in southern Dornogovi province. The ground-breaking ceremony of long-awaited project was attended by Mongolian Prime Minister Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Indian Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
India extends 1 billion dollar Line of Credit to Mongolia
India has extended 1 billion US dollars a Line of Credit (LoC) to Mongolia to develop institutions, infrastructure and human resources in Mongolia. It was extended after delegation-level bilateral talks between the Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
India, Mongolia hold joint exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' to boost military cooperation
The eleventh edition of India-Mongolia joint military training Exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant – 2016’ has commenced at Mongolia. It seeks to promote military associations between India and Mongolia. The first joint exercise was held in 2004 and since then it is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Union Cabinet approves MoU between India, Nepal for construction of petroleum pipeline
The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nepal for construction of petroleum products pipeline from Raxaul (Bihar) in India to Amlekhgunj in Nepal. The MoU seeks to promote bilateral cooperation in the oil and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
India, Mongolia decide to elevate ties to strategic partnership
India and Mongolia have decided to elevate their ties to the level of Strategic partnership. In this regard a joint statement was issued after the delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mongolian counterpart Saikhanbileg in Ulaan ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015