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SOUTH KOREAN–US JOINT AERIAL EXERCISE ‘BUDDY SQUADRON’ Why in the News? Joint Exercise: South Korea and the United States commenced the Buddy Squadron joint aerial exercise to enhance interoperability and tactical coordination between allied air forces. Regional Security: The exercise reflects continued military cooperation amid evolving security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and Korean Peninsula. BUDDY …
Read MoreTrump Attacks UK’s Chagos Islands Sovereignty Decision Why in the News? Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the United Kingdom’s decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite earlier U.S. support, arguing it undermines national security and risks strategic advantage to China and Russia. This decision raises questions about the application of …
Read MoreUS Reasserts Taiwan Strait Status Quo Policy Commitment Why in the News? The United States has released its new National Security Strategy (NSS), reaffirming its long-standing stance against any unilateral change in the Taiwan Strait. The strategy outlines a tougher posture toward China and highlights deeper strategic cooperation with India in the Indo-Pacific, while also …
Read MoreInternational Fleet Review to Strengthen India’s Maritime Diplomacy Why in the News ? India will host the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 in Visakhapatnam after a gap of 25 years. The event, aligned with India’s 75th Republic anniversary, aims to boost maritime cooperation, multilateral engagement, and India’s evolving naval outreach in the Indo-Pacific. IFR 2026: …
Read MoreSixth Edition of India-Vietnam Exercise VINBAX Begins Why in the News ? The 6th India-Vietnam Army Exercise VINBAX 2025 began in Hanoi, co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam’s Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, to enhance interoperability and exchange best practices in UN peacekeeping operations and defence cooperation, with a focus …
Read MoreChina Commissions Fujian, Its Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier Why in the News ? China has officially commissioned its third aircraft carrier, Fujian, marking a major milestone in its naval modernization drive. The carrier, equipped with an electromagnetic launch system, represents a leap in China’s efforts to project power and rival the U.S. Navy’s capabilities. Fujian: …
Read MoreINS Savitri Strengthens India-Mauritius Maritime Cooperation Why in the News ? INS Savitri, an offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, hosted visitors during its port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, showcasing naval capabilities and promoting people-to-people ties, maritime diplomacy, and joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritian National Coast Guard (NCG). This visit also highlighted …
Read MoreINDIA’S STRATEGIC DILEMMA IN BAY REGION Syllabus: GS-2: Look East to Act East, Regional Groupings, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? India recently revoked the transshipment facility for Bangladesh, impacting its garment export logistics. This move came soon after Dhaka’s diplomatic engagement with China and a controversial …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood relation Bilateral , Regional and Global Grouping and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India Focus: The fourth Quad summit is set to take place in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21, 2024. This high-level meeting is critical for strengthening Indo-Pacific cooperation amidst leadership transitions and ongoing global geopolitical challenges. …
Read MoreWhy In New? NSA Ajit Doval and U.S. counterpart Jake Sullivan chaired the second iCET meeting in India, focusing on preventing the leakage of sensitive technologies. Source-TH About the News Extradition Incident: Sullivan’s visit followed the extradition of Indian national Nikhil Gupta to the U.S. for a plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The …
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