UPSC-Relevant News Items

1. PM Modi invites Jordan to partner in India’s growth, focusing on DPI, pharma, and agriculture sectors.

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Summary:

• • PM Modi addressed the India-Jordan Business Forum, urging collaboration in IT, infrastructure, agriculture (precision farming), and pharma for strong returns.
• • He proposed aligning Jordan’s systems with India’s DPI (UPI, Aadhaar) to connect startups across fintech, agri-tech, and health-tech sectors.
• • Modi emphasized cooperation in renewable energy, tourism, and skill development to diversify the partnership beyond traditional trade.
• • The diplomatic tour also successfully elevated India's relations with Ethiopia to a strategic partnership.

Additional Facts:

• • Bilateral trade between India and Jordan stands around $2.5 billion (2023). Jordan is crucial for India as it supplies essential raw materials like rock phosphate and potash, vital inputs for the Indian fertilizer industry. India primarily exports cereals, meat, electrical machinery, and automobiles to Jordan.

Linkage with UPSC course:

• • GS 2: India-West Asia relations; Digital Public Infrastructure.
• • GS 3: Economic diplomacy; Fertilizer security (Rock Phosphate).

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