India-Myanmar
Free Movement Regime
The India-Myanmar border spans an extensive 1,643 kilometers and is a critical area for cross-border relations and movements. In 2018, as part of the Act East policy by the Narendra Modi government, the Free Movement Regime (FMR) was established to ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Operation Karuna
India has launched Operation Karuna, a vital mission aimed at providing much-needed assistance to Myanmar following the devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha. Relief Efforts in Motion In a display of swift action and solidarity, three Indian Navy ships loaded with ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
MV-ITT LION (V-273)
A cargo vessel named MV-ITT LION (V-273) was flagged off recently from Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata to Sittwe Port in Myanmar, marking the inaugural shipment to operationalize the port in the Rakhine State. The ceremony was presided over by ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Noble’s Helen: New Swallowtail Butterfly from Arunachal Pradesh
The butterfly population has been increasing in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in recent times. The state is called the nature trove and is known for its biodiversity. Recently, a new swallowtail butterfly was spotted in the state. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Manipur Freight Train connectivity
On January 27, 2022, the first goods train reached the Rani Gaidinliu station of Manipur. This is the first freight train to enter Manipur after 75 years. This shows the rapid transformation happening in the state of Manipur. New Railway ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
India-Myanmar: Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
The Union External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar recently said that the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is in the final stages however, the project was delayed because of various challenges. Highlights The external affairs minister further said that the Sittwe ..