South China Sea Current Affairs, GK & News
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
India- Vietnam: Bilateral Maritime Drill conducted in South China Sea
Indian Navy and Vietnam People’s Navy conducted joint drills in the South China Sea as part of maritime cooperation between both the countries. Key Points From Indian side, INS Ranvijay and INS Kora undertook bilateral maritime exercises. While from Vietnam, frigate VPNS Ly Thai To (HQ-012) took part. Indian Naval ships arrived at Cam Ranh, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Bilateral Maritime Drill • India-Vietnam • INS Kora • INS Ranvijay • South China Sea • Vietnam People’s Navy
China defends CPEC
China has again defended its China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, by terming it an economic initiative. What is the issue? CPEC is USD 60 billion project of China with Pakistan. While, India do not support the project as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region of India. China again has disregarded India’s protests stating that ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Belt and Road Initiative • China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) • Gilgit-Baltistan • India China relations • India-Pakistan Relations • South China Sea
Japan to host first joint military exercise with US and France
Japan is to hold its first military drill with French and US troops in May 2021. According to Japan, the exercise is being held as it is concerned about the increasing Chinese actions in the regional waters. About the exercise The exercise will be the first large scale exercise between Japan, US and France. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019 • Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: China-Japan • Indo-Pacific • Polynesia • Reunion Islands • Senkaku Islands • South China Sea • US-China