CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The first-ever India-Africa Defence Ministers Conclave was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in conjunction with DefExpo on February 06, 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -The India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) was held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 18, 2022. The Gandhinagar Declaration, adopted as the outcome document of the second edition of the IADD, charted out new areas for enhancing the India-Africa defence and security partnership.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is India-Africa Defence Dialogue? Theme: Adopting Strategy for Synergizing and Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Ocean Region Plus (IOR+) Conclave It was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The project facilitated a variety of strategic and commercial partnerships within the IOR in order to foster a stable and peaceful Indian Ocean. It was in line with Prime Minister’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).

Detailed explanation-5: -It seeks to build on the existing defence partnerships between African countries & India and to explore new areas of convergence for mutual engagements including areas such as capacity building, training, cyber security, maritime security and counter-terrorism.