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Nepal turns to UN over 'obstruction' of trade point with India
Nepal has turned to the United Nations over alleged obstruction of a key border trade point with India which has resulted in acute shortage of essential goods. Nepal’s position Claims to be suffering from scarcity of essential goods like fuel ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
India, Nepal ink MoU on Raxaul-Amlekhgunj oil pipeline
India and Nepal have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of Raxaul-Amlekhgunj oil pipeline. This pipeline will be the first of its kind project between two neighbouring countries in the SAARC region in the oil and gas ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Union Cabinet approves MoU between India, Nepal for construction of petroleum pipeline
The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nepal for construction of petroleum products pipeline from Raxaul (Bihar) in India to Amlekhgunj in Nepal. The MoU seeks to promote bilateral cooperation in the oil and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
India pledges 1 billion dollar aid for Nepal's reconstruction
India has pledged an assistance of one billion US dollars to the quake-ravaged Nepal for its massive re-construction programme. The announcement was made by Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during the International Donors’ Conference held in Kathmandu, Nepal. One ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
India-Nepal joint military exercise Surya Kiran VIII concludes
8th edition of India-Nepal Combined Exercise Surya Kiran VIII concluded on 8 March 2015 at Salijhandi in Nepal. The exercise was carried out under the aegis of Nepalese Army and had started on February 23, 2015. 14-day-long Surya Kiran VIII ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Kathmandu-Varanasi-Kathmandu bus service flagged off
Nepal and India on 5 March 2015 launched a direct bus service linking cultural cities Kathmandu and Varanasi. Kathmandu-Varanasi-Kathmandu bus service was launched under the ambit of Motor Vehicle Agreement between India and Nepal signed during 18th SAARC Summit. Key facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
India and Nepal sign USD 1 billion Power Deal
India and Nepal signed an agreement to construct a USD one billion hydropower plant on Arun River. It aims to generate 900-megawatt of electricity. Key facts India’s state-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam will construct the mega power plant. It will ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Delhi-Kathmandu bus service flagged off
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari flagged off the Delhi-Kathmandu bus service from Delhi. This bus service aims to boost trade and tourism and will also strengthen the bilateral ties between India and Nepal. Key Facts The bus ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Surya Kiran-VII: Indo-Nepal combined military training exercise
The militaries of India and Nepal will jointly conduct a Combined Training Exercise, Surya Kiran-VII, from August 18 to August 31, 2014. The combined training will be conducted in the mountain terrain of Pithoragarh in the Northern Himalayas at an altitude of 5000-6000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s PM Narendra Modi’s Nepal visit concludes
The two-day Nepal visit of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded on August 4, 2014. Highlights of Mr. Modi’s Nepal visit: Mr. Modi is the first Indian PM to Nepal in 17 years. He was welcomed by the guard of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs