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