Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Current Affairs, GK & News
India-Mauritius Relations- Key Facts
Indo-Mauritian or India–Mauritius refers to the political, historical, military, economic, cultural, and social connections between India and Mauritius. The connections between both nations date back to 1730. In 1948, diplomatic relations between both countries were established before Mauritius became an independent country. Overview: The long historical ties between both countries contributed to strong relations between ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Aapravasi Day • India • India-Mauritius • Indian Ocean Region (IOR) • Indo-Mauritian • Mauritius
INS Visakhapatnam
On February 27, 2022, India’s indigenous INS Visakhapatnam was dedicated to the City of Destiny, formally. Key Facts The destroyer was dedicated by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a formal ceremony at the Naval Dockyard. It has been designed, developed and built indigenously in India. It has been named after the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Indian Ocean Region (IOR) • INS Visakhapatnam • Project 15B • Project 15B Class Destroyer Visakhapatnam
Study on Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)
Recently, researchers traced the tectonic evolution of “Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)” which is a geodynamic feature in western Indian Ocean. Key Facts The tectonic evolution can help in reconstruct the original Gondwanaland fracture. This feature led to present-day configuration of continents, continental fragments, as well as formation of ocean basins in the Indian Ocean. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR) • Indian Ocean Region (IOR) • Maldive Ridge • Study on Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)
India’s Aid to Mozambique
On December 25, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari reached Port of Maputo, Mozambique carrying 500 tonnes of food aid as part of SAGAR Mission, which is dubbed as “Security and Growth for All in the Region” Mission. Key Points 500 tonnes of food aid were shipped to support the efforts of Government of Mozambique to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India-Mozambique • Indian Ocean Region (IOR) • INS Kesari • Mozambique • SAGAR Vision • Security and Growth for All in the Region)
8th Indian Ocean Dialogue- Highlights
The eighth Indian Ocean Dialogue was held on December 15, 2021. Key Facts The dialogue was jointly hosted by External Affairs Ministry and Indian Council of World Affairs. Dialogue was hosted under the theme- “Leveraging Digital Technologies for Health, Education, Development, and Trade in Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Member States”. Highlights of the address ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Summits and Conferences
Topics: 8th Indian Ocean Dialogue • Indian Ocean Region (IOR) • Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
Exercise Ekuverin
The Exercise Ekuverin is a joint military exercise held between India and Maldives. It is held between the armies of India and Maldives. About Exercise Ekuverin Ekuverin means “Friends” in Dhivehi language. It is an Indo – Aryan language. It is spoken in India, Lakshadweep and Maldives. The Exercise is being conducted between India and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Exercise Ekuverin • India-Maldives • Indian Ocean Region (IOR) • Military exercise