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Yudh-Abhyas: Indo-US joint military exercise
The 16th edition of Indo-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will begin in Rajasthan from February 8 and it will be concluded in February 21, 2021. About Yudh Abbhyas 2021 The exercise will be held near the India-Pakistan border. It will be held with the aim of enhancing the cooperation and interoperability between the armies ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: India-USA Relations • Indo-US joint military exercise • Rajasthan • Yudh Abhyas
India donates N95 masks to US
The Government of India has donated 1.8 million N95 masks to the state of Philadelphia in United States. The masks were donated based on the request made by the mayor of Philadelphia on October 5 2020. The masks are to be used by the Frontline health workers. Highlights India has made the donation to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India-US • India-USA Relations • N95 • personal protective equipment • Philadelphia
US Military Aircraft refuels in India for the first time
For the first time in Indian history, the United States long range maritime patrol aircraft refuelled at India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The P-8 Poseidon aircraft landed in Port Blair for refuelling support. Highlights The LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement) allows both the countries to access their bases. For instance, India now has access ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: BECA • Comcasa • Djibouti • GSOMIA • India-US • India-USA Relations • LEMOA • United States Border Patrol
India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting organised virtually
Tenth Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group meeting was held virtually today, September 16, 2020. The meeting between India-US is held twice a year usually. This year, the group meeting was held virtually amid the COVID- 19 Pandemic. Key Facts The meeting signed a statement of intent in order to strengthen the dialogue on ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: defence technology and trade initiatives • Defense deal • DTTI • India-US • India-USA Relations
3rd US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a special keynote address at the third US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Annual Leadership Summit. It is a 5-day summit that began on August 31, 2020 with the theme “US-India Navigating New Challenges”. It covers various subjects such as India’s potential in becoming a Global Manufacturing Hub, Opportunities in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: Ease of Doing Business • Foreign direct investment • India-USA Relations • strategic partnership • Trade relation