Source: The post is based on the article “Voice of Global South Summit: PM expresses concern for civilians caught in Israel-Hamas conflict, calls for restraint” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? India recently hosted the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit in a virtual format. What is the Voice… Continue reading Voice of Global South Summit: PM expresses concern for civilians caught in Israel-Hamas conflict, calls for restraint
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.
India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA): 77% utilization by Indian exporters in 9 months
Source: The post is based on the article “India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA): 77% utilization by Indian exporters in 9 months” published in “Business Standard” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? Indian exporters have benefitted from the India-Australia ECTA. For the first nine months, the utilization rate was 77%. What is… Continue reading India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA): 77% utilization by Indian exporters in 9 months
NATO Suspends CFE Treaty After Russia’s Pullout
Source– This post is based on the article “NATO announces formal suspension of Cold War-era security treaty after Russia’s pullout” published in “The Hindu” on 7th November 2023. Why in the News? NATO has formally announced the suspension of Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), a key Cold War-era security treaty in response… Continue reading NATO Suspends CFE Treaty After Russia’s Pullout
Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties
Source: The post is based on the article “Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties” published in “Business Standard” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? India has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with the US on “Enhancing Innovation Ecosystems through an Innovation Handshake”. What is an Innovation… Continue reading Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties
World Governance Index: Need for World Bank’s governance indicators to be transparent
Source: The post is based on the article “World Governance Index: Need for World Bank’s governance indicators to be transparent” published in “Indian Express” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? Chief Economic Advisor has raised concerns over the use of Worldwide Governance Index Indicators in ratings assessment by credit ratings agencies. He has… Continue reading World Governance Index: Need for World Bank’s governance indicators to be transparent
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF):India signs agreement with IPEF members on supply chain resilience
Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF):India signs agreement with IPEF members on supply chain resilience” published in “Livemint” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? India has signed an agreement with the US and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF) to reduce its… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity(IPEF):India signs agreement with IPEF members on supply chain resilience
THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023
Source– This post “THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023” is based on the article “The Apex-level International outreach of the Indian Navy towards a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific” published in “PIB” on 14 November 2023. Why in the News? The annual apex-level international conference of the Indian Navy – the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) – will… Continue reading THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific
Source: The post is based on the article “World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific” published in “PIB” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? India is set to host the 33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the… Continue reading World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific
Open Doors 2023 report: India Reached An All-Time High In International Student Enrollment In The USA
Source: The post is based on the article “Open Doors 2023 report: India Reached An All-Time High In International Student Enrollment In The USA” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Open Doors 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange has been released. What is the Open Doors 2023 Report?… Continue reading Open Doors 2023 report: India Reached An All-Time High In International Student Enrollment In The USA
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping
Source: The post is based on the article “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping” published in “Indian Express” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping is meeting in San Francisco in the United States. What is Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)? Specifications Details Established in 1989… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping
