Terror in Germany

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Daily Current Affairs Dated On 22-Feb-2020

1. Forging a new India-U.S. modus vivendi 2. Terror in Germany 3. Litmus test for a judicial clean-up order 4. How to study light and confirm a potential exoplanet

FORGING A NEW INDIA-U.S. MODUS VIVENDI

Why in news?

U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to India has opened doors for greater Indo-US cooperation

What is expected out of talks?

Fairer trade regime; Accessing cutting-edge technology; The fight against terrorism; Stabilising our region, New Delhi stands to benefit from constructive ties on all issues, given a more sensitive United States

Reason for India’s tilt

1971 Friendship Treaty with the Soviet Union was a response to the continuing U.S. tilt towards Pakistan and the beginnings of a Washington-Beijing entente, at present, it is the prospect of a potentially hegemonic China in the Indo-Pacific region is helping to cement the relationship