Ganga-Volga Dialogue held with Russia to enhance Connectivity

The Ganga-Volga Dialogue was held between India and Russia in New Delhi. The dialogue focused in providing interface between the civilizations of the countries. Highlights The dialogue prioritized people-to-people contact. According to Russia, the dialogue acted as a good platform for its policy of “Greater Eurasia”. The Dialogue was held on the following theme Theme: ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Connectivity • data connectivity • Ganga • Ganga Volga Dailogue • India-Russia • Indian Ocean • Sagar

Australian Koalas become endangered in bush fires

The Australian Koalas population suffered an extraordinary hit in the bush fires of Australia. It took 3 months for the firemen to control the fires. Highlights Australia recorded 2019 as its hottest year on record. Around 1.25 billion animals are believed to be dead in bush fires. It has also destroyed more than 10 million ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Animal welfare • Australia • Forest Fires • Indian Ocean • IUCN Red List • Natural Disasters • wildfires • Wildlife

India-Maldives review their Defence Cooperation

On December 14, 2019, India and Maldives agreed to expand their maritime security and boost their anti-terror cooperation in order to deal with the common challenges in Indian Ocean Region where China is expanding its military presence. The countries also held the 6th Joint Commission Meeting. It was co-chaired by the External Affairs ministers of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: China-Maldives • Dornier aircraft • India-Maldives • Indian Coastal Surveillance system • Indian Ocean • Indian Ocean littoral states • Indian Ocean military base • Maritime Cooperation

India, Australia reviews strategic ties

In the 2+2 secretarial talks, India and Australia had comprehensively reviewed their strategic ties, their regional security scenario and maritime cooperation. This dialogue was held between the secretaries of defence and foreign ministries of both the nations. The Defence Ministry had stated that both the nations have pondered over the regional security concerns and issues ..

Topics: Foreign relations of Australia • Indian Ocean • Indo-Pacific • Oceans • Pacific Ocean

U.K misses UN deadline to end colonial administration over ‘Chagos Islands’

On 23rd May 2019, The United Nations (UN) General Assembly had given the United Kingdom (UK) 6 months’ time to hand control of the Chagos Islands, an India Ocean Archipelago back to Mauritius, the deadline of which has now passed. On 22nd May 2019, The UN General Assembly voted 116-6 in favor of Mauritius and ..

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Archipelago • Chagos Island • Indian Ocean • Mauritius • UN General Assembly • United Kingdom • United Nations