Defence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S
News:India and the US will meet for the second 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington,US. Facts: About 2+2 dialogue: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign …
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US Congress consents to designate India’s NAVIC as allied system
News:Recently,the US Congress has agreed to designate India’s Navigation in Indian Constellation(NavIC) as its allied navigational satellite system. Facts: About Allied navigational satellite system: The allied navigational satellite tag allows …
Read MoreExplained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
News:Recently,the United States has declared that it does not consider Israeli settlements on the West Bank a violation of international law. Facts: About West Bank: West Bank is a landlocked …
Read MoreU.S. State Department approves $1 billion arms sale to India
News:United States has approved sale of 13 MK 45 naval guns to India and related equipments worth an estimated cost of $1 billion. Facts: About MK 45 naval guns: The …
Read MoreTrump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
News:U.S. President will host NATO Chief to discuss military spending as the U.S continues his effort to press alliance members to pay more toward their own defense. Facts: About NATO: …
Read MoreIndia-US Science and Technology agreement
News:Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between India and the United States. Facts: Features of the agreement: India and the United States will …
Read MoreExplained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative
News:The ninth India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting is scheduled to happen in New Delhi. Facts: About DTTI: The Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI) mechanism was launched …
Read MoreU.S. House passes Hong Kong ‘Democracy Act’
News:The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a Hong Kong Democracy Act. Facts: Why was the bill passed? Hong Kong has been experiencing protests against a proposed law to allow …
Read MoreExercise Vajra Prahar
News:The 10th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ between India and the US will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Seattle from October 13-28,2019. Facts: About …
Read MoreAfter India-Russia missile deal, U.S. warns allies of sanctions risk
News:United States has warned allies to forgo transactions with Russia as this may risk triggering sanctions under CAATSA act. Facts: Background: India and Russia have concluded the deal for five …
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