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South China Sea Dispute
South China Sea is part of Pacific Ocean spreading in some 35 Lakh Kms² with eight littoral countries / territories viz. China, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam. It is made of some 200 tiny islands, coral reefs, sholas, sandbanks etc. grouped into three archipelagos of Spratlys, Paracels and Pratas. The Macclesfield Bank ..
Japan-Vietnam deal for Defence Equipment
Japan and Vietnam have recently signed a new deal, which enables the export of Japanese-made defence equipment and technology to Vietnam. Highlights Both the countries have inked the deal to boost the defence cooperation in the backdrop of China’s growing military influence. This deal will elevate the defence partnership among the countries to a new ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Diaoyu Islands • Japan-Vietnam Defence deal • Senkaku Islands • South China Sea • South China Sea dispute • South China Sea Islands
India-Philippines conducts naval exercise in South China Sea
India and the Philippines conducted a naval exercise in the South China Sea on August 23, 2021. Key facts This exercise was conducted five days after conducting a similar drill with Vietnam in the region. Indian and Vietnamese navies had conducted the naval exercise on August 18. The South China Sea region has been witnessing ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: India-Philippines • INS Kora • INS Ranvijay • Joint Naval Exercise • Pacific Ocean • South China Sea • South China Sea dispute
Quad includes Taiwan Strait in talks
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) included Taiwan, after G7, straight in talks on August 13, 2021. Highlights Taiwan further irritated China by publicly thanking the members of the Quad for including peace and stability in Taiwan Strait during virtual discussions on August 12. Biden administration is focusing and putting efforts towards developing the Taiwan Strait ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: QUAD group • Quadrilateral Security Dialogue • South China Sea dispute • Taiwan Strait • UPSC
Australia-India Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative
Australia recently launched the Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Partnership. The programme will support free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The Government of Australia has provided a grant of 1.4 million Australian dollars (Rs 8.12 crores) to support the initiative. Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative was launched by PM Modi at the East India Summit ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: ASEAN • India-Australia • Indo-Pacific • Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative • Look East policy • South China Sea • South China Sea dispute
India attended East Asia Summit: Ha Noi Declaration adopted
India was represented by the External Affairs minister S Jaishankar at the East Asia Summit. The summit adopted Ha Noi Declaration. Key highlights The minister expressed concerns over eroding trust in the South China sea region. He also highlighted the importance of adhering to international sea laws and respecting sovereignty and integrity. China claims sovereignty ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: ASEAN • East Asia Summit • Hydrocarbon exploration • S jaishankar • South China Sea • South China Sea dispute • South China Sea Islands • UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) • UNCLOS