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India-Japan MoU in ICT sector
India and Japan recently signed Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technology. The agreement included standardization of 5G as well. Key Features of the Agreement India and Japan will enhance cooperation in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India-France Annual Strategic Dialogue
India and France held their annual strategic dialogue in New Delhi. What are the key takeaways from the India-France Annual Strategic Dialogue? The countries mainly focused on COVID-19 vaccines, nuclear, Indo-Pacific, space, environment, maritime safety, digital economy, environment and defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India-Kazakhstan sign Memorandum of Understanding
On November 17, 2020, India and Kazakhstan held seventh round of foreign office consultations via video conference. The countries signed the “Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of High Impact Community Projects in Kazakhstan”. Highlights During the consultations, the countries reviewed ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Termination clause in N-deal with Japan not binding on India: Government
The Union Government has said that the “termination” clause in the recently signed historic civil nuclear deal with Japan will be not binding on India. But the “termination” clause merely records the “views” of the Japanese side considering its “special ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India, Namibia sign two MoUs
India and Namibia have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the final leg of President Pranab Mukherjee’s three-nation African visit. These agreements were signed after a bilateral dialogue between President Mukherjee and his Namibian counterpart Hage Geingob. The two ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod for India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal that came into force on November 13, 2015. The deal along with the administrative arrangement for implementing the accord will bolster India’s energy security ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
India & Japan sign MoC on High Speed Rail on Mumbai-Ahmedabad sector
India and Japan have signed historic Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) to introduce High Speed Rail (HRS) on Mumbai Ahmedabad sector to revolutionize Indian Railways. The MoC was signed in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Japanese Prime Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Canada sends first consignment of Uranium to India
Canada has successfully sent the first consignment of 250 tonnes of uranium to India as part of bilateral civil nuclear cooperation between both countries. It was shipped by Canada’s Cameco Inc, as part of contract with Department of Atomic Energy ..