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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019 • Current Affairs - April, 2021
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 ..