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UAE is a special partner in India’s look west policy. UAE with its surplus of oil Join Our Telegram Channel and capital can fuel the demand of India. India diaspora is a huge source of human resource for UAE. The relation pillars can be summarised under the two heads:   Economically: Central to India’s pitch … Read more DMPQ: Why UAE is special for India’s Look west policy?

Positive: Energy security: Saudi Arabia today is our 4th largest trade partner (after China, USA and Japan) and is a major source of energy as we import around 17 % of our crude oil requirement from the Kingdom. Investment:According to Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), there are 322 Indian companies as joint ventures/100% owned … Read more DMPQ: What are the positives in India-Saudi Arabia relation?

OPERATION NISTAR:   It is a operation carried out by Indian Naval Ship Sunayna. The Indians were stranded in Scotra island after a cyclone hit the area and INS Sunayna had evacuated them in the operation.  The cyclone mekunu had badly hit various parts OPERATION RAHAT: ‘Operation Rahat’ was launched by Indian Armed Forces to evacuate … Read more DMPQ:A) OPERATION NISTAR B) OPERATION RAHAT

Australia PM has announced recently a three pillar strategy in INDIA -AUS relations. The focus of this report is on building a sustainable long-term India economic strategy. The report identifies 10 sectors and 10 states in an evolving Indian market where Australia has competitive advantages, and where it should focus its efforts. These are divided … Read more DMPQ:What are the potential converging areas in the India- Australia Bilateral relations?

The Malabar exercises were first established in 1992 between India and the United States, but due to tensions arising from India’s nuclearization in 1998, it became an annual feature only in 2002.The bilateral exercises evolved from basic naval drills to include aircraft carriers in 2005 and added anti-piracy drills and search and rescue with a … Read more DMPQ: Write a short note on Malabar exercise

Its aim is “to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue Subscribe on YouTube through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information” It was established in 1946 and is based in Paris. It has 195 member states and ten associate members. Its five major programs are:  Education, … Read more DMPQ: Write short note on UNESCO

As per the ‘World Migration Report (2018)’, published by the International Organisation for Migration, the Indian diaspora constitutes 6% of the total number of international migrants . The population of overseas Indian increased from 6.7 million in 1990 to 16 million in 2015. However, if computed as a percentage of the world’s population, the growth of … Read more DMPQ: What is the significance of high quantum of Diaspora?

  Adverse balance to trade:  To enable more Bangladeshi exports to flow into India, duty free entry was granted in 2011 under SAFTA. An SEZ in BG for Indian manufacturing companies has been mooted and notified. To offset economic asymmetry, India has granted BG generous line of credit (LOCs) and grants, with commitments reaching $ … Read more DMPQ: What are the issues attached with Indo Bangladesh Relation?

:  Areas of cooperation:     Trade and investment: $ 9 bn annual trade along with $8-9 bn informal trade. Indian investment in Bangladesh has reached $3 bn. Connectivity: The Padma Multipurpose Bridge and the Akhaura-Agartala Rail link. Waterways: to reduce the cost of trade Cyberspace: Bangladesh has provided cyber connectivity b/w the Int’l gateway at … Read more DMPQ: What are the areas of cooperation in INDIA-BANGLADESH RELATIONS?

India has adopted an adhoc administrative policy to accord protection to refugees ever since independence. This poses following problems: India itself Subscribe on YouTube a developing country with huge population so problem related to lack of basic amenities. No law to regulate statues,entry,rights and rehabilitation of refugees. No distinction between foreigner and refugee Join Our … Read more DMPQ: India has adopted an adhoc administrative policy to accord protection to refugee ever since independence. Discuss the issues attached with this outlook.