Indonesia
Keris Woomera 2024: Indonesia-Australia Joint Military Drills
The Indonesian and Australian militaries commenced joint combat exercises on November 13, 2024. Approximately 2,000 troops are participating in various operations off Java. The drills include air, maritime, amphibious, and land exercises. The live-fire segment occurs near Banongan beach in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD Dialogue)
The recently launched India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) marks a significant step towards strengthening cooperation and fostering a shared understanding on global issues between the two nations. Unveiled during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
2023 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo
The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed an escalation in tensions, leading to increased military exercises and diplomatic maneuvers by various countries. A notable event on the horizon is the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) hosted by Indonesia. China’s Participation China, a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Feasibility Study on Sabang Port
India and Indonesia have recently concluded a joint feasibility study on the development of the Sabang port, situated in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. This collaboration holds significant strategic value for both countries and aims to enhance maritime connectivity and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
What is Indonesia’s Dawn School Trial?
The dawn school trial is a controversial experiment implemented in the city of Kupang in Indonesia. The pilot project, implemented in 10 schools in the region, requires students of 12th grade to attend classes starting at 5:30 am in an ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Lophopetalum tanahgambut
A new species of giant tree named Lophopetalum tanahgambut was discovered in Indonesia. About the new species The new species belongs to the genus Lophopetalum in cosmopolitan family Celastraceae. Lophopetalum genus has almost 20 recognized species native to India, Bangladesh, ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Places in News Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
East Timor to become 11th member of ASEAN
The AEAN members agreed in principle to admit East Timor as the 11th member of the bloc. What is ASEAN? The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional bloc founded on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand. Its ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Bali G20 Summit
The 2022 G20 Bali summit is set to be held on November 15 and 16 this year. About the summit The summit in Bali is the 17th meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20) countries that represent 85 per cent ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
September 27: World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is observed on September 27. Key facts The World Tourism Day is observed every year to promote tourism and spread awareness about its importance. The theme for this year is “Rethinking Tourism”. It focuses on the post-pandemic ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Discovery of Megalithic Stone Jars in Assam
In the Dima Hasao district of Assam, a number of megalithic stone jars have been discovered. This discovery has highlighted the possible links, that date back to the second millennium BC, between Southeast Asia and the Northeast region of India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs