Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 24 April 2026
3 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India Welcomes Japan Easing Defence Export Curbs
Context As Japan relaxed restrictions on its arms exports, India welcomed the move and said that both sides have committed to “increase practical cooperation in the interest of their national security”. About Japan relaxed decades-old restrictions on its arms exports, and this is seen as a major departure from the pacifism that has characterised its post-World War II defence policy. Earlier restrictions limit arms exports to just five categories – rescue, transport, warning, surveillance and min
Athletics Watchdog Flags ‘extremely high’ Doping Risk in India
Context The Athletics Integrity Unit Board has downgraded the Athletics Federation of India over “extremely high” doping risks among athletes, potentially affecting India’s 2036 Olympics hosting bid. About The downgrade means India’s track and field athletes will now have to comply with more stringent anti-doping stipulations. Also all national team members have to undergo tests before major championships.
India & Egypt: Bilateral Defence Cooperation
Context Recently, the 11th India–Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting was held in Cairo. It marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral defence ties under the Strategic Partnership (2023) and MoU on Defence Cooperation (2022). About India–Egypt Relations Ancient Medieval Links: Trade relations between Indus Valley and Nile civilizations via Red Sea routes.