About Sukhoi Su-30 MKI The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-seater, highly maneuverable, fourth-generation multirole combat fighter aircraft. It was jointly developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau of Russia and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). A …
Context: Over the past decade, hegemonic China has strengthened its economic and military ties with India’s neighbours in South Asia as part of its global expansionism, which could pose a challenge for India How does China exert its influence in …
About Ka-226T The Ka-226T is a light, twin-engine multi-role helicopter offered by Russian Helicopters, for military and civilian missions. The Ka-226T is an India specific variant of Ka-226 flown by the Russian border security and coast guard. The military version …
As far India is concerned, Russia has been it’s all time long standing and time tested partner which provides a multi-faceted look towards India’s Foreign policy. India and Russia’s relationship is largely oriented towards the defence sector and even both …
Recently, the special foreign minister level meeting of the trilateral group of Russia-India-China was held through video conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting took place in the backdrop of ongoing border tensions between India and China. Since the …
What’s in the news? The US administration has said it was extending the 60-day ban on immigration and non-immigrant worker visas till the end of 2020. Popular work visas including the much-coveted H-1B and H-2B (non-agricultural workers), and certain categories …
Background India and Nepal share a 1,800km (1,118-mile) open border. Nepal has long claimed the areas of Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh under the 1816 Sugauli treaty with the British East India Company, although these areas have remained under the control …
About the temple Pashupatinath Temple is the largest temple complex in Nepal and stretches on both sides of the Bagmati River. It sees thousands of worshippers from Nepal and India every day. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of …
On June 15, the worst violence on the India-China border since 1967 claimed the lives of 20 Indian soldiers. The clash occurred in the Galwan Valley, which hasn’t been a site of conflict since 1962. Views on such a rash …
What’s in the news? Prime Minister Modi and his Australian counterpart PM Scott Morrison took part in the first-ever virtual bilateral summit between the leaders of the two countries. During the summit India and Australia concluded several key agreements including …