Tenth Anniversary Year Of The Act East Policy: 2024 is the tenth anniversary year of the Act East Policy (AEP). The AEP, which replaced the Look East Policy (LEP) in 2014, has laid the foundations for India’s engagements with the East. India’s Act East policy is a diplomatic initiative aimed at promoting economic, strategic, and […]
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Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting: The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in Tokyo saw Australia, India, Japan, and the US emphasise ending violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar, and expressed their intention to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) into the Indian Ocean Region. The Quad is an informal diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, […]
India’s Next Ambassador To The US
India’s Next Ambassador To The US: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) chose Vinay Mohan Kwatra to be India’s new ambassador to the United States. He took over for Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who retired in January 2024. This news comes at a time when Kwatra is getting ready to start his new job. A well-known […]
UN Water Convention : Ivory Coast Joined
UN Water Convention : Ivory Coast Joined Ivory Coast joined the United Nations Water Convention, becoming the 10th African nation to do so. It is also known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes which was adopted in Helsinki in 1992 and entered into force in 1996. It […]
World Bank Group Guarantee Platform
World Bank Group Guarantee Platform: The World Bank Group (WBG) guarantee platform was opened for business. World Bank Group Guarantee Platform is housed at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and brings together products and experts from the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and MIGA for simplicity, efficiency and speed. It aims to boost […]
Mutual Recognition Agreement With Taiwan
Mutual Recognition Agreement With Taiwan: The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented. Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Taiwan is a landmark achievement as it is the first bilateral agreement for organic products. The implementing Agencies for the MRA are the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development […]
12th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting
12th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting: The 12th edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was held in Abu Dhabi focusing on enhancing bilateral defence and security cooperation. The meeting covered a wide range of areas, including training, joint exercises, defence industrial cooperation, and […]
Russia’s Highest Sivilian Honour : Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi
Russia’s Highest Sivilian Honour : Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi The Prime Minister was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, during his visit to the country. Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle award is given to prominent government and public figures, military leaders, and outstanding representatives of science, culture, […]
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024: The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was concluded in Astana, Kazakhstan and brought together leaders from across the region. India played a prominent role, with the External Affairs Minister delivering the Prime Minister’s message that highlighted combating terrorism and addressing climate change as key priorities. Key Highlights of […]
Vanuatu
Vanuatu: The government of Vanuatu will soon settle into a suite of new buildings funded by China, a move which has reignited concerns about Beijing’s reach in the South Pacific nation. This initiative underscores China’s strategic interests in the Pacific islands, where it has funded major infrastructure upgrades across the archipelago, competing with Western rivals […]
