Category: Factly: IR

This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the International Relations. You can find all relevant International updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.

Schengen visas

Source-This post on Schengen visas has been created based on the article “Indian nationals can now apply for multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? EU has eased norms to offer Indians multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validity. Indian nationals can now be… Continue reading Schengen visas

India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

Source-This post on India and Mauritius amend their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) has been created based on the article “India, Mauritius revise tax treaty, aim to plug evasion” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India and Mauritius have amended their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). About… Continue reading India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

Sittwe Port- India’s second overseas port

Source– This post on Sittwe Port- India’s second overseas port is based on the article “India secures second overseas port: Sittwe agreement approved by MEA” published in “Business Standard” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India has gained the right to operate its second overseas port, Sittwe in Myanmar. India Ports Global… Continue reading Sittwe Port- India’s second overseas port

India-Israel G2G mobility agreement

Source-This post on India-Israel G2G mobility agreement is based on the article “India urges Israel to ensure safety and well-being of Indian workers” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? India has asked Israel to guarantee the safety of Indian citizens being sent to the conflict-affected country under a government-to-government… Continue reading India-Israel G2G mobility agreement

US-UK agreement on AI safety testing

Source-This post on US-UK agreement on AI safety testing is based on the article “The US and the UK sign agreement on AI safety testing: What is the deal?” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? The United States and the United Kingdom have recently signed an agreement to… Continue reading US-UK agreement on AI safety testing

Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)

Source-This post on Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount) is based on the article “Sensing China threat, India joins race to mine new sea patch” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India applied for rights to explore two vast tracts in the Indian Ocean seabed. The application to explore… Continue reading Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)

PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan

Source-This post on PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan is based on the article “With Bhutan’s Gelephu project in mind, India to double assistance to ₹10,000 crore for next 5 years” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd March 2024. Why in the News? During his recent visit to Bhutan, PM Modi… Continue reading PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum

Source-This post on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum has been created based on the article “4th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum organized in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 21 March 2024. Why in the news? The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum  was recently convened in New Delhi on March… Continue reading Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum

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