September 12, 2022 - Current Affairs

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 India-Saudi ties promise shared growth, security, stability, says Jaishankar New paradigm: FTAs, multilateral exposure limited to supply chains, governance (International Relations) What is the importance of strategic economic ties between India and Saudi Arabia? And recent developments . […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 Arunachal villagers fight to save sacred forest from BRO road project (Geography) Know about the location of Nyukmadong GS 2 6 India-Bangladesh ties, a model for bilateral cooperation (International Relations) What are the outcomes of the state visit […]

India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

In News The second India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in Tokyo Key Takeaways Rules-based global order: The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based global order that respects sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. They emphasised the need for all countries to seek peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law without resorting to […]

Project 17A ‘Taragiri’

In News ‘Taragiri’, the third stealth frigate of project 17A was launched by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) in Mumbai. The stealth vessel is expected to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in February 2023. About ‘Taragiri’ The keel of Taragiri was laid on September 10, 2020 and the ship is expected to be delivered […]

Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative

Context Recently, the President has launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ and announced the Nikshay 2.0 portal to eliminate TB by 2025. About Ni-kshay Mitras initiative The initiative ensures three-pronged support includes: Nutritional, Additional diagnostic, and Vocational support. The programme was brought in to fill the critical “community’’ elements into India’s fight towards […]

Rabies Disease

In News Recently, the Supreme Court observed that those who feed the street dogs could be made responsible for vaccinating them. The SC’s observations come after around one lakh people have suffered stray dog bites while 21 rabies deaths have been reported this year so far. About Rabies It is a viral zoonotic disease that […]

Indo-Saudi Strategic Partnership

In News The Indian External Affairs Minister concludes his first official visit to Saudi Arabia. During the visit he reviewed all aspects of India-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and discussed regional and global issues. Key Points of the Meeting Collaboration: India-Saudi Arabia holds the promise of shared growth, prosperity, stability, security and development. COVID: Saudi Arabia […]

India Japan 2+2 Dialogue

In News The 2+2 Dialogue was recently held between the External Affairs Minister/Foreign Affairs Minister and Defence Ministers of India and Japan. More about the news Defence, security and global order: India and Japan agreed to uplift the security and defence cooperation, including holding the first Air Force fighter exercise at the second 2+2 Dialogue. […]

Operation “Gear Box”

In News Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has launched Operation ‘Gear Box’ to stop the drug syndicate in smuggling contraband drugs. About The examination and seizure proceedings by DRI was done under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The drug packets were shipped concealed inside the metal scrap […]

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