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‘Elisabeth Borne’: New Prime Minister of France

May 17, 2022

In France, Elisabeth Borne has been appointed as the country’s new prime minister on 16th May 2022. She becomes the second woman in the history of France to hold this post. Who is she succeeding for this post? Borne held ..

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France’s Proposal for “European Political Community”

May 10, 2022

Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, is of the belief that a “European political community” must be established which would be much broader than the present European Union (EU). The political community will also be including the nations that are ..

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India – ‘Country of Honour’ at Cannes Marche’ Du Film

May 5, 2022

India will be the official Country of Honour at the upcoming Marche’ Du Film, as per the announcement of the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting. What is the significance? It is the first time the Marché du Film has ..

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Trilateral Development Corporation (TDC) Fund

April 26, 2022

India and the United Kingdom have launched their Global Innovation Partnership (GIP) as both countries look to bolster their innovation ecosystem to benefit the start-ups. GIP is expected to provide a model for utilizing the Trilateral Development Corporation (TDC) Fund ..

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Re-election of French President Emmanuel Macron

April 25, 2022

On 24th April 2022, Marine Le Pen has been defeated by Emmanuel Macron to be re-elected as the President of France. Leaders across the world welcomed his re-election. Overview: Marine Le Pen is a far-right leader who was defeated by ..

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‘Varuna’ Naval Exercise

April 2, 2022

The 20th edition of the bilateral naval exercise that is named ‘Varuna’ is being conducted by India and France in the Arabian Sea from 30th March till 3rd April 2022. Overview: In this exercise, various units of the two navies ..

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SIPRI ‘2021 Trends in International Arms Transfers’ Report

March 16, 2022

Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published the “Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021” report. Global scenario In 2017-21, India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia, & China were the five largest arms importers. U.S., Russia, France, China, & Germany were ..

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Uganda Oil Deal

February 3, 2022

The Chinese and French oil giants have signed an agreement to build a huge oil pipeline in Uganda. The companies are to exploit the oil resources of the country. This has fumed the environmentalists. What is the deal all about? ..

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