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US postpones 2+2 dialogue with India
United States of America (US) has postponed its inaugural 2+2 dialogue with India which was scheduled to be held on July 6, 2018 in Washington DC, citing “unavoidable reasons”. Both countries are now identifying new mutually convenient dates to hold ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Jaitapur nuclear plant: France’s EDF and GE sign deal to build 6 nuclear reactors
French state-run power utility EDF and American conglomerate General Electric (GE) have signed strategic cooperation agreement with State-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) to build for construction of 6 EPR (European Pressurized Reactors) type nuclear reactors of capacity 1,650 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
India, US to hold inaugural 2+2 Dialogue in July 2018 in Washington. DC
The inaugural India, United States 2+2 Dialogue will be held on July 6, 2018 in Washington. DC, capital city of US. The dialogue will focus on strengthening strategic, security, and defence cooperation as both countries jointly confront global challenges. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
India notifies higher tariffs on 29 items imported from US
India has notified higher tariffs on 29 items imported from United States (US). This is was in retaliation against US announcement imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium items — 25% and 10% respectively — imported from all countries except Canada ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
COMCASA: US experts to discuss key military agreement with India
Team of specialists from US held meeting with their counterparts on Indian side in New Delhi to negotiate text of Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA), a foundational military communications agreement. The meeting was held as part of preparations for ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
India notifies WTO of its decision to impose higher import tariffs on 30 US goods
India has notified World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its decision to impose higher import tariffs (ranging from 20 to 50%) on 30 goods from United States. It includes motorcycles (engine capacity of more than 800 cc), heavy machinery, certain iron ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
US Government approves sale of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India
The United States State Department has approved sale of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters along with support equioments to India. The Apache choppers are one of the most advanced multi-role combat helicopters which have advanced weapons systems and night-fighting features, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
2nd India-US colloquium on Earth Observations & Sciences for Society, Economy inaugurated
The second edition India-US colloquium on Earth Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy was inaugurated at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Dona Paula, Goa. The colloquium is being organised by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, CSIR (Council of Scientific ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
INDOPACOM: US Pacific Command renamed as Indo-Pacific Command
United States has renamed its oldest and largest stragically important military command US Pacific Command (PACOM) to Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). The decision was taken in recognition of growing importance of Indian Ocean in US strategic thinking. The Trump administration already ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
India drags US to WTO over imposition of duties
India has dragged United States (US) to World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Dispute Settlement Mechanism over imposition of import duties on steel and aluminium. India stated that decision will of imposition of import duties impact its exports of these products to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018