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India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) approved

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations   Source: Indian Express  Direction: The agreement is significant since it is 1st such agreement for India with a developed country in the past 10 years. The articles are taken from IE Editorial.   Context: Australian Parliament ratified India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) in a landmark moment for …

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Gaganyaan Mission:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in Space.   Context: The static test of the human-rated solid rocket booster (HS200) for the Gaganyaan programme was recently completed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).     What you need to know about the HS200? The booster engine is part of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle …

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Strong bilateral ties between like-minded nations such as India and Australia will remain critical to shaping the Indo-Pacific security architecture. Analyse.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 4. Strong bilateral ties between like-minded nations such as India and Australia will remain critical to shaping the Indo-Pacific security architecture. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: Australia is investing over $280 million (Rs 1,500 …

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India and Australia, two of the largest powers among the littoral states of the Indian Ocean, play important geopolitical roles in the security and stability of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Elaborate. (250 words)

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 3. India and Australia, two of the largest powers among the littoral states of the Indian Ocean, play important geopolitical roles in the security and stability of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: the Hindu …

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In the ongoing Sino-U.S  feud, Australia and India need to convert their intent into action and capitalise on the innumerable opportunities available in different sectors. Examine.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.. 4. In the ongoing Sino-U.S  feud, Australia and India need to convert their intent into action and capitalise on the innumerable opportunities available in different sectors. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: External Affairs Minister …

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ISRO test fires high-thrust Vikas engine:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in space.   Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently conducted a successful qualification test of its High Thrust VIKAS Engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Tamil Nadu’s Mahendragiri. The Vikas engine will power the ambitious Gaganyaan mission into space.   About the Vikas engine: It …

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Gaganyaan Mission:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in space.   Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently successfully conducted the qualification test of Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan programme for a duration of 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Tamil Nadu’s Mahendragiri. The performance of the engine met the test objectives and the engine …

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Gaganyaan: 

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Awareness in space.    Context:  Australia will support India’s ‘Gaganyaan’ mission by tracking it through Cocos Keeling island.    Significance:  There are blind spots due to which there is a possibility of not receiving signals, sources said. The data relay satellite tracking from Cocos Keeling island is expected to help address …

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