The Western world, particularly the US and Europe, have tried to isolate Russia following the Ukraine-Russia war by imposing sanctions and pressuring its partners. However, India has maintained strong ties with Russia, and their trade has increased despite Western pressure.
Recently, the Indian Prime Minister visited Russia and was awarded the country's highest civilian honor, the Order of St. Andrews. Several deals were signed between the two nations, including the setup of six nuclear power plants in India.
Russia has also offered to sell India the S-500 air defense system, which has a range of 500 km and is considered the most advanced air defense system in the world. India has also expressed interest in purchasing the Sukhoi-57 fighter jet from Russia.
The speaker highlights that the Western media has been critical of India's relationship with Russia, but India has maintained its independence and prioritized its national interests. The country has also brought back its gold reserves from the US and has been buying oil from Russia despite Western pressure.
The speaker concludes that the sanctions imposed by the West have had little impact on Russia's economy, which is growing at a rate of 8.5-10.9%. The relationship between India and Russia remains strong, with trade and cooperation increasing in various sectors.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Western world has tried to damage Russia through sanctions and pressure on its partners since the war between Ukraine and Russia.
2. India had considered minimizing trade with Russia, but it had no impact, and trade between India and Russia increased.
3. The Prime Minister of India visited Russia, and the Western media watched to see what compromises were reached.
4. Russia awarded Narendra Modi the Order of St. Andrews, the highest civilian award of Russia.
5. India and Russia discussed deals, including setting up six nuclear power plants.
6. Nuclear power plants can provide a huge amount of energy and do not need to be shut down continuously.
7. Uranium is used in nuclear power plants and is the most expensive substance in the world.
8. India needs six nuclear power plants due to increasing power consumption.
9. Russia has experience in shipping nuclear plants and is considering a deal with India for a floating nuclear power plant.
10. The International North South Corridor allows for trade between India, Russia, and other countries.
11. Two trains from Russia carrying coal reached India through the International North South Corridor.
12. India has a deal with Russia for the S400 missile defense system.
13. The S400 missile defense system can kill any aerial threat within a radius of 400 km.
14. Russia is also offering India the S500 missile defense system, which has a range of 500 km.
15. The S500 missile defense system is currently only used by Russia.
16. India is considering purchasing the Sukhoi aircraft from Russia.
17. The Sukhoi aircraft is a multi-role aircraft and is considered stronger than the Rafale.
18. The Western media has put pressure on India to stop buying oil from Russia.
19. India has brought back its gold reserves from America due to concerns about trust.
20. Russia's foreign reserves were frozen by Europe and America during the war with Ukraine.
21. Despite sanctions, Russia's trade is growing at 8.5%, and its GDP is growing at 10.9%.
22. The construction sector in Russia is growing at 6.6%.
23. The sanctions did not have a significant impact on Russia or its relations with India.
24. New batches for UPSC and BPSC have started in Patna and Allahabad.
25. A new BPSC batch with a new pattern will start in August.
26. A batch for Political Science, Politics, and International Relations will start soon.
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