India donates N95 masks to US

The Government of India has donated 1.8 million N95 masks to the state of Philadelphia in United States. The masks were donated based on the request made by the mayor of Philadelphia on October 5 2020. The masks are to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

US Military Aircraft refuels in India for the first time

For the first time in Indian history, the United States long range maritime patrol aircraft refuelled at India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The P-8 Poseidon aircraft landed in Port Blair for refuelling support. Highlights The LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting organised virtually

Tenth Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group meeting was held virtually today, September 16, 2020. The meeting between India-US is held twice a year usually. This year, the group meeting was held virtually amid the COVID- 19 Pandemic. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

3rd US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a special keynote address at the third US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Annual Leadership Summit. It is a 5-day summit that began on August 31, 2020 with the theme “US-India Navigating New Challenges”. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

India-US to begin joint Ayurvedic Clinical trials for COVID-19

On July 9, 2020, India and United States began joint Ayurvedic Clinical trials against COVID-19. The joint research is to be supported by the Indo-US Science Technology Forum (IUSSTF). Highlights There are three ongoing collaborations between US-based institutions and India ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Defence purchases from USA

India’s decision to buy American helicopters: MH-60 Romeo Seahawk, AH-64E Apache is being called the biggest takeaway from Trump’s visit to India. What can MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopter be used for? The MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters are to be procured ..

The Blue Dot Network

The Blue Dot Network is like the ‘Michelin Guide’ for infrastructure projects. The USA is reported to be in plans to counter China’s influence with this network. What is the Blue Dot Network? The Blue Dot Network is an initiative ..

MEA rejects US report alleging lack of Religious freedom in India

India’s Minister of External Affairs (MEA), in a strongly worded statement condemned the 2018 Report on International Religious Freedom that alleged that minorities in India were under threat after the Narendra Modi led dispensation gained power in the center and ..