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India-UK talks on Infra, Defence
External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar and British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss held talks on Infrastructure and Defence on October 22, 2021. Key Points The talk was focused on infrastructure investment, defence cooperation and security cooperation. Liz Truss is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Konkan Shakti Exercise – Key Facts
The United Kingdom (UK) and India are set to launch their biggest joint military exercise called “Konkan Shakti”. Key Facts In the exercise, there will be re-entry of UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) into western Indian Ocean waters. The CSG, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India, UK sign Forward Action Plan on power
India and the United Kingdom have inked pact on ‘Forward Action Plan on power & clean transportation, renewables, green finance, and green energy research” under its 2030 roadmap. Highlights ‘Forward Action Plan’ was discussed at the “3rd India-UK Energy for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UK-India Trade Talks- Key Facts
Commerce and Industry Minister of India, Piyush Goyal hold a virtual meeting with his UK counterpart, Liz Truss, on September 13, 2021. During the meeting, both the ministers agreed on the next steps to launch negotiations for UK-India trade agreement. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Exercise Konkan 2021
On August 21, 2021; Exercise Konkan 2021 was held in English Channel in between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster. Key Points Konkan exercise witnessed the participation of integral helicopters of two ships and Falcon Electronic Warfare aircraft. Exercises like co-ordinated ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UK to start negotiations for trade agreement with India this year
United Kingdom (UK) has stated its aim to start negotiations for a trade agreement with India by the end of 2021. Key points Currently India and UK are in the pre-negotiation scoping phase of the Free Trade agreement (FTA). Negotiations ..