20th Edition Of The Shangri-La Dialogue: The 20th edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, concluded in Singapore recently. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered the Keynote Address at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2023. The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is an inter-governmental security forum. Originally known as the Asia Security Summit was initiated in 2002 in response to the […]
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Maiden India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise
Maiden India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise: The first edition of India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 7th June 2023 in the Gulf of Oman, featuring the participation of INS Tarkash, French Ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft, and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft. It emphasizes the exchange of best practices and […]
TAPI Gas Pipeline : Joint Implementation Plan
TAPI Gas Pipeline : Joint Implementation Plan To speed up work on Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and finish the feasibility study as soon as possible, Pakistan and Turkmenistan recently signed a Joint Implementation Plan (JIP). TAPI Pipeline is an 1,814-kilometre pipeline that aims to transport 33 billion cubic metres of […]
For All Humanity -The Future Of Outer Space Governance : United Nations New Policy
For All Humanity -The Future Of Outer Space Governance : United Nations New Policy The United Nations (UN) has recently released a policy brief titled “For All Humanity — The Future of Outer Space Governance,” recommending the development of a new treaty to ensure peace, security, and the prevention of an arms race in outer […]
Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) Scheme
Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) Scheme: According to a report by the least developed countries Group at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Duty-free quota-free (DFQF) scheme remains unutilized by the LDC nations. The decision to provide duty-free quota-free (DFQF) access for LDCs was first taken at the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Meeting in 2005. India became […]
Second Meeting Of The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2)
Second Meeting Of The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2): The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has gathered in Paris, France, for the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2). The first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-1) concluded in Uruguay in 2022. INC-2 aimed to set the stage for negotiations on the substance of […]
22nd Summit Of The SCO Council Of Heads
22nd Summit Of The SCO Council Of Heads: The Ministry of External Affairs announced that India will host the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the virtual format on July 4, 2023. SCO Summit, 2023 will be held in the virtual format. All the SCO Member States, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, […]
Migration Partnership Agreement : India And Australia
Migration Partnership Agreement : India And Australia India and Australia signed a migration partnership agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia. It is aimed at promoting two-way exchange of students, graduates, researchers, and business people, and expanding people-to-people ties. Their mobility will be facilitated through a new skilled pathway named MATES (Mobility Arrangement […]
Third In-Person Quad Leaders Summit
Third In-Person Quad Leaders Summit: The Prime Minister of India recently participated in the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan The Quad leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border terrorism. They also released the ORAN Security Report to support industry investment in open, interoperable and […]
1st Ministerial Meeting Of The India-European Union Trade And Technology Council
1st Ministerial Meeting Of The India-European Union Trade And Technology Council: The 1st Ministerial meeting of the India-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC) took place, in Brussels, Belgium. The EU-India Trade and Technology Council is the second bilateral forum for the EU and the first one established with any partner for India. The EU […]
