Navy commissions INS Jatayu, MH-60R helicopter squadron Context: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Jatayu at Minicoy island and the first MH-60R multi-role helicopter squadron INAS 334 ‘Seahawks’ at Kochi. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Key highlights: Enhancing Maritime Security: The commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy island […]
Quad Ministers hold talks on rules-based order, UN reform Context The Foreign Ministers of the Quad (India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S.) met early on Friday morning on the fringes of the 78thsession of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). They reaffirmed their commitment to […]
South Korea keen on joining Quad, says envoy Chang Jae-bok Context Chang Jae-bok, the South Korean ambassador to India, stated on Tuesday that South Korea is eager to join the Quad and that the decision to expand is now in the hands of the organization. […]
India As A Quad-Led Biomanufacturing Hub Context: The Quad (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) established the Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group in March 2021 to promote collaboration, keep track of trends, and scout out business opportunities related to advancements in critical and […]
India is planning to hold a Quad meet in Japan Context: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fly out on a three-nation trip to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Japan. Following his participation in the G-7 meeting in Japan, where India is a guest […]
Quad Meeting In Saudi Arabia Context: Mohammad Bin Salman, the Saudi prince and prime minister, hosted a special conference of the national security advisers (NSAs) of India, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This meeting […]
QUAD – Challenges Amidst The Crisis Context: Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan and the Secretary of State of the United States met in Melbourne, Australia on February 2022, for the fourth Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. In meeting, it was reaffirmed that the […]
Quad Context: Prime Minister participated today at a virtual summit of Quad leaders, along with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The meeting reviewed the progress on Quad initiatives since the September 2021 Quad Summit. The leaders […]
The significance of carrier aviation Context: India’s naval prowess took center stage on March 5 when both aircraft carriers of the Indian Navy, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, demonstrated “twin carrier operations,” showcasing the country’s formidable capabilities in maritime defense. Of particular significance was the […]
