1. 4th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India and Maldives held in Male
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India and Maldives held the 4th Defense Cooperation Dialogue (DCD) in Male on March 19, 2023.
An overview of the news
The dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and his Maldivian counterpart, Chief of Defence Force Major General Abdulla Shamaal.
During the talks, the ongoing bilateral defense cooperation activities were reviewed.
The talks covered existing bilateral exercises, with both countries agreeing to increase the complexity of these exercises.
There is bilateral cooperation between the armed forces of India and Maldives in a number of fields, a positive sign for the future of bilateral relations.
About Defense Cooperation Dialogue (DCD)
The Defense Cooperation Dialogue is the highest institutionalized interactive mechanism between the two countries.
The Dialogue is one of India’s policy-level frameworks that aim to strengthen long-standing and mutually beneficial bilateral defence ties.
The first Defense Cooperation Dialogue was held in 2016 and the second in 2019.
Since 1988, defense and security have been a major area of cooperation between India and Maldives.
In 2016, the two countries signed a comprehensive action plan to strengthen defense partnership.
About Maldives
It is also called Maldives Islands, an independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean.
It extends more than 510 miles (820 km) from north to south and 80 miles (130 km) from east to west.
Basis of economy -fisheries, tourism
Industries - handicraft or cottage including the making of coir (coconut-husk fibre) and coir products, fish canning, and boatbuilding.
Capital -Male
President -Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Official Language - Dhivehi (Maldivian)
Official Religion - Islam
Currency - Rufiyaa
2. 4th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India and Maldives held in Male
Tags: International Relations International News
India and Maldives held the 4th Defense Cooperation Dialogue (DCD) in Male on March 19, 2023.
An overview of the news
The dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and his Maldivian counterpart, Chief of Defence Force Major General Abdulla Shamaal.
During the talks, the ongoing bilateral defense cooperation activities were reviewed.
The talks covered existing bilateral exercises, with both countries agreeing to increase the complexity of these exercises.
There is bilateral cooperation between the armed forces of India and Maldives in a number of fields, a positive sign for the future of bilateral relations.
About Defense Cooperation Dialogue (DCD)
The Defense Cooperation Dialogue is the highest institutionalized interactive mechanism between the two countries.
The Dialogue is one of India’s policy-level frameworks that aim to strengthen long-standing and mutually beneficial bilateral defence ties.
The first Defense Cooperation Dialogue was held in 2016 and the second in 2019.
Since 1988, defense and security have been a major area of cooperation between India and Maldives.
In 2016, the two countries signed a comprehensive action plan to strengthen defense partnership.
About Maldives
It is also called Maldives Islands, an independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean.
It extends more than 510 miles (820 km) from north to south and 80 miles (130 km) from east to west.
Basis of economy -fisheries, tourism
Industries - handicraft or cottage including the making of coir (coconut-husk fibre) and coir products, fish canning, and boatbuilding.
Capital -Male
President -Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Official Language - Dhivehi (Maldivian)
Official Religion - Islam
Currency - Rufiyaa
3. Nagpur hosts preparatory meeting for Civil 20 under India's G20 Presidency
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The C-20 is an engagement group working under the G-20 Secretariat that provides a platform for civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations to air their concerns and brainstorm on various issues.
An Overview of the News
The two-day meeting was inaugurated at Radisson Blu Hotel in Nagpur under the chairmanship of Mata Amritanandamayi and in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
In the Inception meeting, 14 different topics prepared for C-20 were discussed.
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari participated in the closing ceremony of the meeting on 21 March.
About C20
Civil 20 (C20) is an engagement group of the G20 representing civil society organisations (CSOs).
C20 aims to promote policies that promote social and economic justice, human rights and environmental sustainability.
Key issues that the C20 focuses on include poverty alleviation, gender equality, climate change and global health.
The C20 organises an annual summit that brings together CSO representatives from around the world to discuss key policy issues and present their recommendations to the G20 leaders.
About the G20
The G20 is an international forum consisting of 19 countries and the European Union, with a focus on promoting international financial stability, sustainable economic growth and global cooperation on key issues.
Originally established in 1999 as a forum for finance ministers and central bank governors, the G20 became a leaders' summit in 2008, with annual meetings to discuss a wide range of major global issues of state and government. participate in.
The mission of the G20 is to focus on issues such as trade, investment, financial regulation, employment, energy, climate change, and global health.
4. Nagpur hosts preparatory meeting for Civil 20 under India's G20 Presidency
Tags: National National News
The C-20 is an engagement group working under the G-20 Secretariat that provides a platform for civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations to air their concerns and brainstorm on various issues.
An Overview of the News
The two-day meeting was inaugurated at Radisson Blu Hotel in Nagpur under the chairmanship of Mata Amritanandamayi and in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
In the Inception meeting, 14 different topics prepared for C-20 were discussed.
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari participated in the closing ceremony of the meeting on 21 March.
About C20
Civil 20 (C20) is an engagement group of the G20 representing civil society organisations (CSOs).
C20 aims to promote policies that promote social and economic justice, human rights and environmental sustainability.
Key issues that the C20 focuses on include poverty alleviation, gender equality, climate change and global health.
The C20 organises an annual summit that brings together CSO representatives from around the world to discuss key policy issues and present their recommendations to the G20 leaders.
About the G20
The G20 is an international forum consisting of 19 countries and the European Union, with a focus on promoting international financial stability, sustainable economic growth and global cooperation on key issues.
Originally established in 1999 as a forum for finance ministers and central bank governors, the G20 became a leaders' summit in 2008, with annual meetings to discuss a wide range of major global issues of state and government. participate in.
The mission of the G20 is to focus on issues such as trade, investment, financial regulation, employment, energy, climate change, and global health.
5. Sagar Parikrama Phase-IV begin in Karnataka
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The fourth phase of Sagar Parikrama began on March 18 covering three coastal districts of Karnataka.
An overview of the news
According to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the fourth phase of the Sagar Parikrama program took place from March 18-19.
It covered three districts Uttara Kannada, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka.
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Purushottam Rupala and concerned state ministers and stakeholders were present at the event.
During the event, progressive fishermen were awarded certificates/acknowledgements related to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), KCC and State Scheme.
Sagar Parikrama Phase-I
It was started on March 5, 2022 from Mandvi, Gujarat to Okha-Dwarka, and concluded at Porbandar on 6 March covering 3 locations.
The programme was a huge success, with more than 5,000 people physically attending the event.
Sagar Parikrama Phase-II
It was held on September 23-25 2022 and covered seven locations.
Sagar Parikrama Phase-III
Phase-III was held on February 18-21 2023 and covered coastal districts of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
About Sagar Parikrama
It is a maritime evolutionary journey tour to be organized in all coastal states/UTs through sea route to show solidarity with all fishermen, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders.
It aims to address the issues of fishermen and other stakeholders and facilitate their economic upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs like PMMSY.
6. Nepal, India agree to formulate modality to supply electricity to Indian states via Bihar
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Nepal and India have agreed to formulate a modality to supply electricity from Nepal to multiple states of India through central transmission line via Bihar grid.
An overview of the news
The 14th meeting of the Nepal-India Power Exchange Committee concluded on March 17 in New Delhi.
It was decided in the meeting to work out modalities for export of power from Nepal to various states of India via Bihar within a month.
Kulman Ghising, Executive Director, Nepal Electricity Authority, and Ashok Kumar Rajput, Power System Member, Central Electricity Authority of India, agreed to finalize the modalities within a month.
The agreement has ensured the additional market for the sale of surplus electricity during the rainy season.
Under the power exchange agreement in the meeting, the price of electricity per unit has been fixed at Rs 11.54 for the financial year 2022-23.
Kataiya (Bihar)-Kushaha (Nepal) and Raxaul-Parawanipur 132-KV transmission line are connected with Bihar.
Nepal imports power from India when needed through the Power Exchange Agreement and competition with the Mahakali Treaty.
Power is being imported into Nepal through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur cross-border 400 KV double circuit transmission line and other transmission lines.
The Nepal Electricity Authority has been importing electricity from India’s Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand as per the electricity exchange agreement.
Only Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are connected to Nepal through 132 KV transmission lines.
7. Nepal, India agree to formulate modality to supply electricity to Indian states via Bihar
Tags: International Relations International News
Nepal and India have agreed to formulate a modality to supply electricity from Nepal to multiple states of India through central transmission line via Bihar grid.
An overview of the news
The 14th meeting of the Nepal-India Power Exchange Committee concluded on March 17 in New Delhi.
It was decided in the meeting to work out modalities for export of power from Nepal to various states of India via Bihar within a month.
Kulman Ghising, Executive Director, Nepal Electricity Authority, and Ashok Kumar Rajput, Power System Member, Central Electricity Authority of India, agreed to finalize the modalities within a month.
The agreement has ensured the additional market for the sale of surplus electricity during the rainy season.
Under the power exchange agreement in the meeting, the price of electricity per unit has been fixed at Rs 11.54 for the financial year 2022-23.
Kataiya (Bihar)-Kushaha (Nepal) and Raxaul-Parawanipur 132-KV transmission line are connected with Bihar.
Nepal imports power from India when needed through the Power Exchange Agreement and competition with the Mahakali Treaty.
Power is being imported into Nepal through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur cross-border 400 KV double circuit transmission line and other transmission lines.
The Nepal Electricity Authority has been importing electricity from India’s Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand as per the electricity exchange agreement.
Only Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are connected to Nepal through 132 KV transmission lines.
8. Indian Higher Education Meet 2023 inaugurated in Dhaka
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High Commissioner Pranay Verma and Minister of Education of Bangladesh Dr Dipu Moni on 18 March jointly inaugurated the Indian Higher Education Meet 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
An overview of the news
It is being organized under the aegis of the Study in India program in Dhaka.
Top ranking higher educational institutions from different parts of India participated in the event.
A large number of Indian students are pursuing higher education in each other's country.
The Indian High Commissioner invited Bangladeshi students to take advantage of India's globally prestigious higher education system and build new bridges of friendship and understanding between the youth of the two countries.
Bangladesh Education Minister Dr. Deepu Moni recognized the important role of education in promoting better understanding between India and Bangladesh and thanked Study in India for taking the initiative to organize the event in Dhaka.
Study in India programme
It is a flagship project launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2018.
Its main goal is to increase the number of international students in the country and improve the global reputation and ranking of Indian educational institutions.
The programme provides meritorious foreign students fee waiver and scholarship.
The program is designed to encourage and invite the global student community to pursue their higher education in India.
Since its inception, the Study in India program has attracted students from over 150 countries, including Bangladesh.
9. International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
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The International Criminal Court on 17 March issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin on charges of war crimes.
An overview of the news
The move mandates 123 member states to arrest Putin and transfer him to The Hague for trial if he steps onto their territory.
It was immediately rejected by Moscow while Ukraine on the other hand welcomed the decision.
Why did the International Criminal Court issue the warrants?
The International Criminal Court says Putin committed war crimes in Ukraine.
He is responsible for the crime of kidnapping and deportation of Ukrainian children.
According to the court, these crimes were allegedly committed from 24 February 2022 on Ukrainian-occupied territory.
The court also issued a warrant for Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights.
International Criminal Court (ICC)
It was set up in July 2002 under the Rome treaty of 1998.
It is the only permanent court to prosecute persons for crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes and crimes of agression.
At present 123 countries are its members. The United States, China, and Israel are not its members.
The court's jurisdiction extends to offences that occurred after July 1, 2002, that were committed either in a state that has ratified the agreement or by a national of such a state or the case which was referred to it by the United Nations Security Council.
The Headquarters of ICC: The Hague, Netherlands
ICC is different from the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
ICJ is a United Nations court which hears disputes involving the member states of the United Nations.
10. Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav elected Nepal's third Vice President
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Ram Sahai Prasad Yadav has been elected as the third Vice President of Nepal and is the leader of the Janata Samajwadi Party.
An Overview of the News
In the voting, Yadav defeated Astalakshmi Shakya of CPN (UML) and Mamta Jha of Janmat Party.
Yadav received support from the ruling coalition, including the Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre), and CPN (Unified Socialist).
A total of 311 federal MPs and 518 provincial assembly members participated in the vote.
The polling station for the election was located in the Federal Parliament Building at New Baneshwar in Kathmandu.
According to the Constitution of Nepal, the Vice President can perform the duties of the President during the absence of the President.
The term of the Vice President is five years from the date of his election.
Yadav was a former Minister of Forest and Environment and a member of Nepal's first federal parliament.
About Nepal
The kingdom of Nepal was established by the Shah dynasty.
It is a landlocked country in South Asia.
President - Ram Chandra Paudel
Prime Minister - Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Capital - Kathmandu
Currency - Nepalese Rupee
