Why in News? Long-time allies appear to be drifting apart, with Saudi Arabia preferring to build ties with India. Pak-Saudi Relation The relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was at…

Why in news ? Turkey sending an exploration vessel accompanied by a Navy fleet to the disputed waters and France dispatching warships to assist Greece. What is the dispute ?…

Why in News ? UAE and Israel ties : after open up their ties before three days they established direct phone call. This shows both the nations are swiftly moving…

News Trump administration has told the U.S. Congress that it “strongly supports” the sale of F-18 and F-16 fighter planes to India, built by American companies Boeing and Lockheed Martin…

In News Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia and China adopted a negotiating framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea. But critic seen it as tactic to…

Why in news ? The India-Japan Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy entered into force on July 20, 2017 with the exchange of diplomatic notes. About…

In News European Union (EU) and India on Friday announced the establishment of an Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU investments in India. Importance of IFM The mechanism will allow…

APG meet on money laundering in Colombo Source : The Hindu GS II : Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News…

In News Foreign students in the United States may be required to reapply every year for permission to stay in the country. The proposal under consideration by the Department of…

Why In News ? Sri Lankan ban on bottom trawling,to prevent the state’s fishermen from exercising traditional fishing rights in the Palk Bay. What is the concern ? The Sri…