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Japan approves biggest defence budget
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved approved 5.13 trillion yen ($43.6 billion) in defence spending for the fiscal year starting in April 2017. It is Japan’s highest annual defence budget announced so far. It is up by 1.4% from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
India, Tajikistan ink four agreements
India and Tajikistan have signed four agreements in areas including on double taxation avoidance, money laundering and counter-terrorism. These agreements were signed following delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
EU to extend sanctions on Russia for six months
EU has agreed to extend economic sanctions on Russia for another six months at the one-day summit held in Brussels. The main reason for extending sanctions was Russia’s failure to abide by the Minsk agreements on Ukraine. This decision has been ..
Migrants and Refugees – Contemporary Challenges in India’s Foreign Policy
Migrants are individuals who relocate from one place to another, often in search of better economic opportunities, education, or for family reunification. Refugees, on the other hand, flee their home countries due to persecution, war, or violence, seeking asylum elsewhere. ..
Water Resources and Contemporary Challenges in India’s Foreign Policy [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]
Water resources are critical to India’s socio-economic fabric. They are essential for agriculture, drinking, sanitation, and industrial use. With 18% of the world’s population, India holds only 4% of its freshwater resources. Major rivers, including the Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Indus, ..
India to train Vietnam’s Sukhoi-30 fighter pilots
India has agreed to train Vietnam’s Sukhoi-30 fighter pilots, boosting growing defence ties between both countries. In this regard agreement was signed during bilateral discussions between Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and his Vietnamese counterpart, General Ngo Xuan Lich in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
6th Heart of Asia conference held in Amritsar, Punjab
The sixth edition of ‘Heart of Asia- Istanbul Process of Aghanistan‘ conference, an annual regional gathering of Asian and other countries was held in Amritsar, Punjab (India). It was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
India, Qatar inks five agreements
India and Qatar have signed five agreements including in the field of visas, cyberspace and investments. These agreements were signed after bilateral talks held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Theory Concepts of Power
Power is a fundamental concept in political theory. It encompasses the ability to influence or control behaviours and outcomes within social contexts. Power is relational, manifesting through interactions among individuals and groups. Definition of Power Power refers to the capacity ..
India, Israel ink two agreements
India and Israel have inked two agreements in the field of water resources management and agriculture. These agreements were signed following the delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in New Delhi. Israeli ..