Maldives Current Affairs, GK & News
Discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in Maldives
Recently, scientists reported the discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in the island nation Maldives, India’s southern neighbour. Key Facts This Trapping Zone is a new ecosystem, discovered some 500 meters beneath the surface, is being referred to as ‘as oasis of oceanic life’. It was discovered by scientists under the Nekton Maldives Mission. Nektons are ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Deep Ocean Exploration • Deep Ocean mission • Maldives • Marine Biodiversity
India- Maldives Navigation Chart
During a three–day visit to the Maldives, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Adm R. Hari Kumar unveiled the first navigation chart that has been jointly produced by India and Maldives. Overview: He also handed over hydrography equipment to strengthen the Maldivian National Defence Forces’ (MNDF) capabilities. He also visited the maritime assets of the MNDF ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Maldives
India-Maldives: MoU on cooperation in sports and youth affairs approved
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has given its approval on March 16, 2021 on the memorandum of understanding on cooperation in sports & youth affairs between India and Maldives. Background The MoU on cooperation in sports and youth affairs was signed in November 2020. It was signed between Ministry of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Bilateral Relations of India • India-Maldives • Maldives • Minicoy
Exim Bank to provide $400 Million for Maldives project
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) will provide USD 400 million to Maldives project. It will provide the fund for the Greater Male Connectivity Project. Highlights The Exim Bank had signed an agreement with the Maldives government to provide the supported Line of Credit of USD ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Exim Bank • EXIM Bank of India • Greater Male Connectivity Project • India-Maldives • Maldives
India and Maldives sign four agreements
India and Maldives have agreed over four MOUs during the visit of India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Maldives. The four MOUs were signed for cooperation in sports and youth affairs; connectivity project, setting of plant and soil testing labs. Four Agreements between India and Maldives One of the four MoUs was signed for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Connectivity • COVID-19 • India-Maldives • Maldives • Memorandum of understanding
US signs Defense Cooperation Agreement with Maldives
“Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defense and Security Relationship” was signed between Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Reed Werner and Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi in Philadelphia on September 10, 2020. About the Framework The Framework seeks to deepen engagement and cooperation in support to maintain ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs