🔆The Kursk gambit
✅Ukraine launched a surprise attack into the Kursk region of Russia, capturing several hundred Russian soldiers in a bold and risky move led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
✅Pokrovsk, a critical logistics hub in Eastern Ukraine, is under siege by Russian forces. Ukrainian forces are being ordered to withdraw, paving the way for Russia to capture the entire Donetsk region.
✅Ukraine's offensive into Kursk stands out as no country has invaded any part of Russia since Hitler’s Germany. This operation was prepared in secrecy and aimed at forcing Russia to redeploy its forces.
✅Despite Ukrainian gains in Kursk, Russia retains the advantage in overall territorial control, particularly in Eastern Ukraine where it controls approximately 100,000 square kilometers.
✅Ukraine's incursion is partially intended to signal its capability to its western allies, ensuring continued support.
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✅Ukraine launched a surprise attack into the Kursk region of Russia, capturing several hundred Russian soldiers in a bold and risky move led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
✅Pokrovsk, a critical logistics hub in Eastern Ukraine, is under siege by Russian forces. Ukrainian forces are being ordered to withdraw, paving the way for Russia to capture the entire Donetsk region.
✅Ukraine's offensive into Kursk stands out as no country has invaded any part of Russia since Hitler’s Germany. This operation was prepared in secrecy and aimed at forcing Russia to redeploy its forces.
✅Despite Ukrainian gains in Kursk, Russia retains the advantage in overall territorial control, particularly in Eastern Ukraine where it controls approximately 100,000 square kilometers.
✅Ukraine's incursion is partially intended to signal its capability to its western allies, ensuring continued support.
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🔆PM's Visit to Ukraine
✅Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and emphasized India's commitment to peace.
✅The meeting marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence in 1991, resulting in the signing of four agreements related to humanitarian aid, agriculture, cultural cooperation, and drug regulation.
✅Modi emphasized that India is not neutral and has chosen the side of peace, underlining India's commitment to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries.
✅India's focus remains on peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, and it participated in the Summit on Peace in Ukraine held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, in June.
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✅Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and emphasized India's commitment to peace.
✅The meeting marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence in 1991, resulting in the signing of four agreements related to humanitarian aid, agriculture, cultural cooperation, and drug regulation.
✅Modi emphasized that India is not neutral and has chosen the side of peace, underlining India's commitment to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries.
✅India's focus remains on peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, and it participated in the Summit on Peace in Ukraine held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, in June.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that if Indians change their attitude towards Russia, the war would end because President Vladimir Putin relies on India's purchases of Russian oil.
The energy market scenario and the need for stable and reasonable prices were key points in talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Zelenskyy, as explained by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
President Zelenskyy described his meeting with Prime Minister Modi as historic and very good, emphasizing the impact of India's oil purchases on Russia's war economy.
Zelenskyy highlighted opportunities for win-win collaboration between India and Ukraine in high-tech sectors, including defence co-development and co-production.
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The energy market scenario and the need for stable and reasonable prices were key points in talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Zelenskyy, as explained by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
President Zelenskyy described his meeting with Prime Minister Modi as historic and very good, emphasizing the impact of India's oil purchases on Russia's war economy.
Zelenskyy highlighted opportunities for win-win collaboration between India and Ukraine in high-tech sectors, including defence co-development and co-production.
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✅The Philippines and China clashed in the South China Sea over a resupply mission for Filipino fishermen.
✅The incident adds to the ongoing sea and air confrontations between the two nations.
✅Philippines accused China of aggressive and dangerous maneuvers to block the mission.
✅Chinese coast guard claimed it took control measures against an illegally entering vessel.
✅Incident occurred near Sabina Shoal where Chinese vessels used water cannons and rammed a Philippine ship.
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✅The incident adds to the ongoing sea and air confrontations between the two nations.
✅Philippines accused China of aggressive and dangerous maneuvers to block the mission.
✅Chinese coast guard claimed it took control measures against an illegally entering vessel.
✅Incident occurred near Sabina Shoal where Chinese vessels used water cannons and rammed a Philippine ship.
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✅Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the William B. Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) in the U.S., one of the most advanced facilities for testing submarines and other naval technologies. India plans to set up a similar facility.
✅The visit reflects growing cooperation between India and the U.S. in undersea and anti-submarine warfare, which is also a priority for the Quad partners amidst China's expanding maritime presence in the Indo-Pacific.
✅India will deploy its first liaison officer to the U.S. Headquarters Special Operations Command in Florida as part of an agreement to station more Indian military liaison officers at key U.S. military commands.
✅A Security of Supply Agreement (SoSA) was signed, promoting long-term supply chain stability between the defense industries of India and the U.S., ensuring reciprocal support for goods and services crucial for national defense.
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✅The visit reflects growing cooperation between India and the U.S. in undersea and anti-submarine warfare, which is also a priority for the Quad partners amidst China's expanding maritime presence in the Indo-Pacific.
✅India will deploy its first liaison officer to the U.S. Headquarters Special Operations Command in Florida as part of an agreement to station more Indian military liaison officers at key U.S. military commands.
✅A Security of Supply Agreement (SoSA) was signed, promoting long-term supply chain stability between the defense industries of India and the U.S., ensuring reciprocal support for goods and services crucial for national defense.
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India and Brazil, as part of the G-20 Troika, will discuss ways to advance key G-20 outcomes from India's last presidency.
Both countries aim to further strengthen the India-Brazil strategic partnership signed in 2006.
Bilateral trade discussions are ongoing, with trade values ranging between $10 and $15 billion in recent years.
The Joint Commission meeting will address cooperation in defence, agriculture, and energy, including Brazil's export of crude oil and cooperation on biofuels.
The U.S. Border Control Services noted a significant increase in the number of Indian illegal immigrants, numbering around 1,00,000, making them the third-largest community of illegal immigrants in the U.S.
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Both countries aim to further strengthen the India-Brazil strategic partnership signed in 2006.
Bilateral trade discussions are ongoing, with trade values ranging between $10 and $15 billion in recent years.
The Joint Commission meeting will address cooperation in defence, agriculture, and energy, including Brazil's export of crude oil and cooperation on biofuels.
The U.S. Border Control Services noted a significant increase in the number of Indian illegal immigrants, numbering around 1,00,000, making them the third-largest community of illegal immigrants in the U.S.
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BIMSTEC :
✅BIMSTEC is a regional organization established in 1997, comprising seven member countries located in the Bay of Bengal region i.e. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
✅The BIMSTEC region hosts 22% of the world population or 1.68 billion people; and the member states have a combined GDP of US$3.697 trillion/per year.
✅Principles Of BIMSTEC : Based on respect for the principle of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, political independence, non-interference
in internal affairs, non-aggression, peaceful co-existence, mutual respect and mutual benefit.
Importance Of Bimstec For INDIA :
✅ In Align with ‘Act East’ Policy
✅ Environment and Disaster Management via link between BIMSTEC countries through Tsunami Early Warning Centre.
✅ Strategic Location as India's north eastern states share borders with BIMSTEC member countries.
✅ Connectivity and Infrastructure Development: Examples:
🔸 Kaladan Multimodal Project – links India and Myanmar,
🔸Asian Trilateral Highway - connecting India and Thailand through Myanmar,
🔸Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-
Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement - for seamless flow of passenger and cargo traffic.
✅ Counterterrorism and Security Cooperation
✅ Maritime Security and Blue Economy
✅ Regional Integration and Influence
ISSUES :
✅A lack of efficiency and “sluggish” pace of BIMSTEC’s progress.
✅ Inadequate Funds and manpower assistance for its operational works.
✅ No Coastal Shipment
✅ India’s percentage of annual trade with it as a percentage of its total foreign trade was just 4%(2020).PRAHAAR
✅ Lack of Mutual Cooperation and Trust
✅ Inconsistency In Summits
✅ Finalizing the BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which has been under negotiation since 2004.
✅ Implementing the BIMSTEC Master Plan on Transport Connectivity (BMPTC), which was adopted in 2020.
✅ Strengthening the cooperation in the energy sector, especially in the field of renewable energy and natural gas.
✅ Enhancing the cooperation in the security sector, especially in combating terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.
✅ Promoting the people-to-people exchanges and cultural ties among BIMSTEC countries.
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✅BIMSTEC is a regional organization established in 1997, comprising seven member countries located in the Bay of Bengal region i.e. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
✅The BIMSTEC region hosts 22% of the world population or 1.68 billion people; and the member states have a combined GDP of US$3.697 trillion/per year.
✅Principles Of BIMSTEC : Based on respect for the principle of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, political independence, non-interference
in internal affairs, non-aggression, peaceful co-existence, mutual respect and mutual benefit.
Importance Of Bimstec For INDIA :
✅ In Align with ‘Act East’ Policy
✅ Environment and Disaster Management via link between BIMSTEC countries through Tsunami Early Warning Centre.
✅ Strategic Location as India's north eastern states share borders with BIMSTEC member countries.
✅ Connectivity and Infrastructure Development: Examples:
🔸 Kaladan Multimodal Project – links India and Myanmar,
🔸Asian Trilateral Highway - connecting India and Thailand through Myanmar,
🔸Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-
Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement - for seamless flow of passenger and cargo traffic.
✅ Counterterrorism and Security Cooperation
✅ Maritime Security and Blue Economy
✅ Regional Integration and Influence
ISSUES :
✅A lack of efficiency and “sluggish” pace of BIMSTEC’s progress.
✅ Inadequate Funds and manpower assistance for its operational works.
✅ No Coastal Shipment
✅ India’s percentage of annual trade with it as a percentage of its total foreign trade was just 4%(2020).PRAHAAR
✅ Lack of Mutual Cooperation and Trust
✅ Inconsistency In Summits
✅ Finalizing the BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which has been under negotiation since 2004.
✅ Implementing the BIMSTEC Master Plan on Transport Connectivity (BMPTC), which was adopted in 2020.
✅ Strengthening the cooperation in the energy sector, especially in the field of renewable energy and natural gas.
✅ Enhancing the cooperation in the security sector, especially in combating terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.
✅ Promoting the people-to-people exchanges and cultural ties among BIMSTEC countries.
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Explained: The two new US-India agreements, signed as part of growing defence ties 🔗
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Explained: The two new US-India agreements, signed as part of growing defence ties
Under SOSA, the US and India will provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that promote national defence. The Memorandum of Agreement on the Assignment of Liaison Officers will post Indian armed forces officers in key strategic US Commands.
China-Philippines clash: What is the South China Sea dispute? 🔗
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China-Philippines clash: What is the South China Sea dispute?
The countries have bickered over territorial control in the South China Sea for centuries, but in recent years tensions have soared to new heights. That is mainly due to China’s rise as a global power. Here is a look at the dispute.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joseph Biden discussed shared concerns about developments in Bangladesh, focusing on the safety of minorities.
They talked about the U.S.-India-Japan-Australia Quadrilateral and India's eagerness to set a date for the Quad summit, potentially around the U.N. Summit of the Future in September.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the importance of restoring law and order in Bangladesh and ensuring the safety of minorities, particularly Hindus.
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They talked about the U.S.-India-Japan-Australia Quadrilateral and India's eagerness to set a date for the Quad summit, potentially around the U.N. Summit of the Future in September.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the importance of restoring law and order in Bangladesh and ensuring the safety of minorities, particularly Hindus.
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🔆Mpox
✅It is a viral zoonotic disease endemic in densely forested regions of west, central, and east Africa.
✅There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for Monkeypox infection. In the past, the anti-smallpox vaccine, once 85% effective, is no longer widely accessible.
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✅It is a viral zoonotic disease endemic in densely forested regions of west, central, and east Africa.
✅There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for Monkeypox infection. In the past, the anti-smallpox vaccine, once 85% effective, is no longer widely accessible.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed his recent visit to Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sharing insights from his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Modi's recent visits to Moscow and Kyiv, along with conversations with both Putin and U.S. President Joseph Biden, have led to speculation about India's potential role in mediating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, though there is no official confirmation.
During the call with Putin, Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and practical engagement among all stakeholders to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Modi's recent visits to Moscow and Kyiv, along with conversations with both Putin and U.S. President Joseph Biden, have led to speculation about India's potential role in mediating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, though there is no official confirmation.
During the call with Putin, Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and practical engagement among all stakeholders to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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August 1, 2024, marked the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The Southern and Northern Theaters of the PLA witnessed a change in commanders, with General Wu Yanan and General Huang Ming taking charge.
China has been embroiled in skirmishes with the Philippines in the South China Sea, drawing critique from regional powers such as Japan and the United States. President Xi Jinping has emphasized transforming the PLA into a 'world-class' military.
The PLA’s reforms initiated in 2015 aimed at achieving flawless interoperability and wartime mobilization. Developments in the Southern Theater have highlighted the fault lines in these reform visions.
General Wu Yanan’s appointment is seen as part of the Chinese Communist Party’s reform agenda
From India’s perspective, understanding the leadership changes in the PLA is crucial. India must study the doctrinal evolution of reforms in the PLA, as China is its principal rival and most significant military challenger.
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China has been embroiled in skirmishes with the Philippines in the South China Sea, drawing critique from regional powers such as Japan and the United States. President Xi Jinping has emphasized transforming the PLA into a 'world-class' military.
The PLA’s reforms initiated in 2015 aimed at achieving flawless interoperability and wartime mobilization. Developments in the Southern Theater have highlighted the fault lines in these reform visions.
General Wu Yanan’s appointment is seen as part of the Chinese Communist Party’s reform agenda
From India’s perspective, understanding the leadership changes in the PLA is crucial. India must study the doctrinal evolution of reforms in the PLA, as China is its principal rival and most significant military challenger.
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