India-France relations

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 90)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on Trust Initiative and India—France relations (Week 90)

February 22, 2025 4:43 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 2 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the Indian Consulate in France

PM Modi, Macron expect number of Indian students in France to rise this year

February 14, 2025 9:27 am

Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron called for enhancing trade and investment ties between the two countries and committed to further deepening their engagement in the Indo-Pacific and various global forums and initiatives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for Paris, France, in New Delhi.

PM Modi’s France visit: From AI Summit to boosting ties, what’s on the agenda?

February 11, 2025 12:58 pm

India’s relationship with France is old and deep, based on the principles of strategic autonomy and mutual respect. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris as co-chair of the AI Summit is testimony to the endurance of the relationship, and its positive evolution in a changing world.

French journalist leaves India, claims MHA revoked work permit

French journalist says permit not renewed, forced to leave India

June 21, 2024 7:18 am

This comes four months after Dougnac — also a French journalist — had stated that she was “forced to leave India”. Like Dougnac, Farcis has Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status.

The 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI

Exercise Shakti: 7th edition of India-France joint military exercise concludes in Meghalaya

May 27, 2024 2:30 pm

It is a biennial training event conducted alternatively in both India and France. Last edition was conducted in France in November 2021.

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Modi, Macron hold roadshow in Jaipur, stop for chai

January 26, 2024 12:29 am

PM buys Ram Temple replica as gift for French President

The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India as the chief guest for the Republic Day exemplifies the natural bonds of friendship between the two countries. France occupies a unique position in India’s strategic thinking.

France’s early bet on India is paying off

January 25, 2024 4:08 pm

India and France have a unique opportunity to bridge the gulf between West and East, North and South

C Raja Mohan writes on PM Modi in Paris: What India can gain from Europe — and Europe from India

July 13, 2023 6:43 pm

The 25th-anniversary celebration of Indo-French strategic partnership is a good moment to begin India’s re-engagement with European security. Defence cooperation between Delhi and Paris could contribute to Eurasian security this century

Ahead of Modi’s Paris visit, Macron’s advisor meets him

July 07, 2023 1:53 am

Modi will be the guest of honour at Bastille Day Parade to be held in Paris on July 14

PM Modi to attend Bastille Day Parade in Paris as guest of honour on July 14

May 05, 2023 4:32 pm

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Modi has accepted French President Emmanuel Macron's invitation to attend this year's Bastille Day Parade.