National & International Events - Current Affairs for February, 2017

National & International Events Current Affairs for February, 2017

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▼ India, Israel celebrating 25 years of diplomatic ties   [02-28-17]

India and Israel are planning to hold a series of events to celebrate 25 years of establishment of their diplomatic ties.

Both countries will hold a series of events on a variety of subjects to celebrate the occasion in a befitting manner.

India had established full diplomatic relationship with Israel in 1992 though it had recognised the country in 1950.

Both countries have been collaborating with each other on many fronts including cooperation in defence and agriculture and achieved milestones in fostering bilateral relationship.

Both countries are also committed to further deepening and diversifying the relation in many areas including those of space, science and technology, education and innovation.

Israel: Know More

  • Capital: Jerusalem
  • Code: +972
  • Currency: Israeli new shekel
  • President: Reuven Rivlin
  • Prime minister: Benjamin Netanyahu

Chronology of events
India signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Japan for enhancing railway safety in the Indian Railways with focus on railway track and rolling stock safety.