Sixth round of India’s Remittances Survey 2023-24: Sixth round of India’s Remittances Survey 2023-24 by RBI shows that the US, UK, Singapore, Canada and Australia together accounted for more than half of remittances into India.India has consistently received the highest remittance over the years, with the money doubling from $55.6 billion in 2010-11 to $118.7 […]
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Tavasya : Stealth Frigate
Tavasya : Stealth Frigate Stealth Frigate ‘Tavasya’ Launched at Goa Shipyard. ‘Tavasya’, the last of the four Krivak-class stealth frigates, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on March 22, 2025. It is the second ship under construction at GSL under a technology transfer agreement with Russia. The launch marks a milestone in India’s naval […]
Raisina Dialogue 2025
Raisina Dialogue 2025: India hosted the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, as the Chief Guest. Theme for 2025: “Kālachakra – People, Peace and Planet”. Raisina Dialogue 2025: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) raised concerns against the weaponization of trade through tariffs, sanctions, and […]
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue: Senior defence officers from Quad nations have expressed concerns over China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific during a panel on “Deepwater Perils: Securing Trade”. QUAD is a strategic forum involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, focusing on maritime security and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. It is not a military alliance […]
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative: The Prime Minister recently welcomed New Zealand’s participation in the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative, highlighting both nations’ shared interest in maintaining peace and stability in the region. IPOI was launched by India in November 2019 at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. It builds upon the “Security and Growth for All […]
US Travel Ban 2025
US Travel Ban 2025: US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a travel ban on citizens from 43 countries in 2025. The proposed ban, which is still under review, categorizes countries into three lists—Red, Orange, and Yellow—based on the severity of restrictions. The Red List consists of 11 countries facing complete visa suspension, while the […]
10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue
10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue: The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be held from March 17-19, 2025, focusing on global security, diplomacy, and emerging geopolitical trends.India’s flagship international conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, organized annually. Aims to bring together global leaders, policymakers, academics, and strategic experts.Started in: 2016, as an initiative of […]
UN80 Initiative
UN80 Initiative: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched the UN80 Initiative to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the United Nations as it faces financial and operational challenges. A reform strategy to boost efficiency and reduce costs within the United Nations. Launched on the 80th anniversary of the UN by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Aim is to Improve […]
India-Mauritius Relations
India-Mauritius Relations: During the Prime Minister (PM) of India’s visit to Mauritius, both nations signed multiple agreements on trade, maritime security, and defense, emphasizing regional cooperation and elevating their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership.PM also received the highest national award of Mauritius, the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of […]
South-East Asia Surveillance Network
South-East Asia Surveillance Network: India has proposed the creation of a South-East Asia surveillance network to enhance multi-source collaborative surveillance for better pandemic and health emergency responses. The proposal will be discussed with the 11 member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region (SEARO) later this year. Vision of the South-East Asia Surveillance Network: Regional Health […]
