maritime security
India and Nigeria Strengthen Maritime Security Ties
India and Nigeria recently agreed to enhance cooperation in maritime security, which occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria. It marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. President Bola Tinubu invited Modi ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Indian Navy’s Sea Vigil-24 Exercise
The Indian Navy is gearing up for the fourth edition of the ‘Sea Vigil’ Coastal Defence Exercise. Scheduled for 20 and 21 November 2024, this edition promises unprecedented scale and participation. Six ministries and 21 organisations will be involved. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence 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
World Maritime Day 2021
World Maritime Day is observed on the last Thursday of September month. In the year, it will be observed on September 30, 2020. Key Points World Maritime Day is observed to appreciate the importance of maritime industry and to underline the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Narendra Modi: 1st Indian PM to chair UNSC debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually preside over an open debate at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on August 9, 2021. Highlights Debate will be held on the issue of maritime security at UNSC. India is holding presidency of UNSC ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Cabinet Committee approves Indian Army Communication Network for Rs 7,796 crores
On October 1, 2020, the Cabinet Committee in Security approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV. ASCON is a high end communication system. It is to be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crores. The project ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indian Coast Guard Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Karnaklata Barua commissioned
On September 30, 2020, the Indian Coast guard Vessel Karnaklata Barua was commissioned at Kolkata. The commissioning was done through video conferencing. Highlights The ICGS Kanaklata Barua is one of the five FPVs (Fast Patrol Vessels) built by GRSE (Garden ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Neighbourhood First Policy: PM Modi to hold e-Summit with Sri Lanka
On September 26, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold his first virtual Summit with the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The meeting is expected to be held on the side lines of United Nations general assembly. Apart from ..