India-USA
‘In-country’ Renewable H-1B Visas
The United States authorities have recently announced a significant development in the H-1B visa renewal process. The introduction of ‘in-country’ renewable H-1B visas aims to streamline the renewal procedure for Indian professionals working in the US. Understanding H-1B Visas ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India-US ‘Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue’
Environment Minister of India, Bhupender Yadav and United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry launched India-US Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue on September 13, 2021. Highlights This dialogue was launched under India-US Climate and Clean Energy Agenda ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India-USA: agreement on Monsoon Data Analysis
India and USA signed an agreement on Monsoon Data Analysis and cooperation in order to improve weather forecasts. Highlights MoU was signed by Ambassador of India to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Acting Administrator ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India- USA Navy Passage Exercise
India and USA are all set to conduct Passage Naval Exercise in last week of June 2021. Indian naval ships will carry maritime patrol & other aircraft to participate the exercise with US Navy’s Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group during ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
WHO to provide 4,000 oxygen concentrators to India
The World Health Organisation recently announced that it will provide 4,000 Oxygen Concentrators to India to help the country in its fight against COVID-19. Help from other countries The following countries stepped forward to help India to combat against the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
US Navy conducted Freedom of Navigation Operation in Indian Ocean Region
The US Navy recently conducted Freedom of Navigation Operation in the Indian Ocean Region near Lakshadweep. During the operation, the US warship entered the Exclusive Economic Zone of India without seeking prior consent from India. The warship that entered Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
DRDO Landing Gear System for UAV
The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment operating under DRDO recently developed the Retractable Landing Gear System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, TAPAS. These landing gear systems are to be used by the Indian Navy. What are Retractable Landing Gear System? ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Indian American appointed as US representative to IBRD
On May 5, 2020, the US President Donald Trump had nominated Indian American Ashok Michael Pinto as the US representative to IBRD (International Bank of Reconstruction and Development). Highlights Mr Pinto replaced Erik Bethel. Mr Bethel resigned from the post. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020