Senior Mission Leaders (SML) Course: The Central government has sought nominations for Senior Mission Leaders’ (SML) course to be held in Japan’s capital Tokyo from June 19 to 30 this year. The Union Home Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to nominate three candidates – one each from the military, police, and civilian […]
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New START : Russia Has Announced To Suspend Its Participation
New START : Russia Has Announced To Suspend Its Participation Russia has announced to suspend its participation in the New START, the last remaining major military agreement with the United States. The name START comes from the original “Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty”, known as START-I, which was signed between the US and the erstwhile USSR […]
Asia Economic Dialogue 2023
Asia Economic Dialogue 2023: The Ministry of External Affairs recently hosted the Asia Economic Dialogue in Pune. The main focus of the dialogue was on Geo-economics. It was conducted under the theme “Asia and the Emerging World Order”. The dialogue also focused on the metaverse, the role of the global south in shaping the G20 […]
United Nations High Seas Treaty Began In New York
United Nations High Seas Treaty Began In New York: A new round of negotiations on the United Nations High Seas Treaty began in New York. United Nations High Seas Treaty is known as the ‘Paris Agreement for the Ocean’, and the treaty to deal with Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictionhas been under discussion for several years. […]
Working Mechanism For Consultation And Coordination meeting : India And China
Working Mechanism For Consultation And Coordination meeting : India And China India and China recently held the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination meeting. The 26th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held in Beijing on Wednesday. This was the first in-person WMCC meeting since the […]
First I2U2 Vice-Ministerial Meeting : UAE To Host
First I2U2 Vice-Ministerial Meeting : UAE To Host I2U2 is a joint initiative of India, Israel, the USA, and the UAE. I2 stands for Israel and India. U2 stands for USA and UAE. The main objective of the initiative is security cooperation, technological hubs, food security, and other different energy fields. The UAE recently hosted […]
REAIM 2023
REAIM 2023: The world’s First International Summit on the Responsible Use of Artificial intelligence in the Military (REAIM 2023) was held in the Hague, Netherlands. Themes: Mythbusting AI: Breaking Down the Characteristics of AI Responsible deployment and use of AI Governance frameworks Objectives: Putting the topic of ‘responsible AI in the military domain’ higher on […]
11th Meeting Of The India-Mongolia Joint Working Group
11th Meeting Of The India-Mongolia Joint Working Group: The 11th meeting of the India-Mongolia Joint Working Group was held in India. While acknowledging the growing ties between both the countries, they expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defense cooperation despite the limitations imposed by Covid-19 pandemic. India and Mongolia have interacted through Buddhism throughout history. Mongolia […]
3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) Meeting
3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) Meeting: The 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting was held on a virtual platform. ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting is an annual meeting of telecom ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries and dialogue partner countries. The 3rd ministers meeting approved the India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023. […]
Operation Dost
Operation Dost: India, under ‘Operation Dost’ has sent its sixth plane carrying National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, essentials, and medical equipment for the earthquake-hit Turkey. The 6th flight carries more rescue teams, dog squads, and essential medicines. A field hospital under Operation Dost has been set up by the Indian Army in Hatay province […]