Indian ocean region
Joint Ocean Expedition Aboard ‘Sagar Nidhi’
A collaborative initiative among nations in the Indian Ocean Region, known as the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), has brought together scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius for a joint ocean expedition. Embarking on the research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’, these scientists have ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)
The eagerly anticipated sixth international Indian Ocean Conference is just around the corner, scheduled to commence on May 12. This significant event aims to bring together high-level representatives from 25 countries to deliberate on the theme of “Peace, Prosperity, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India and Seychelles sign agreement on Maritime Cooperation
The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region of India and the RCOC (Regional Coordination Operations Centre) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on maritime cooperation. India has a military base on the Assumption Island of Seychelles. It was built ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
HAL exports ALH Mk3 helicopters to Mauritius
India signed an agreement with Mauritius in January 2022 to export the ALH Mk3 helicopters to the country. In accordance with the agreement, HAL recently delivered an ALH Mk3 chopper. The helicopter is to be used by Mauritian Police Force. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
India-France-UAE Trilateral Cooperation Initiative
In recent times, India has been increasing its bilateral trade with UAE. With CEPA and the Golden Visa program (extension) of UAE, business relations have increased exponentially. On the other hand, India has strong defence relations with France. From fighter ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Tiger Triumph exercise
The Tiger Triumph exercise was jointly conducted by the United States and Indian militaries in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Key facts The “Tiger Triumph” tabletop simulation was organized at India’s Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam from October 18 to 20 this ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
JIMEX 2022
The sixth edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX 22) was kicked off on September 11, 2022. Key facts The JIMEX 2022 is currently being hosted by the Indian Navy in the Bay of Bengal. India is being represented by ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
P-8I Squadron INAS 316 ‘Condors’
The second P-8I aircraft squadron of the Navy has been commissioned by the Indian Navy in a ceremony that was held at INS Hansa, Goa. ‘Condors’ is the title given to INAS 316. Condors are one of the world’s largest ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs