What is the news? Recently, India held a special training course for 6 Indian Ocean countries Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. What was the course about? The course includes modules on India’s polity, foreign policy, contemporary maritime issues, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, international framework under UNCLOS, multilateral and economic diplomacy, diplomatic… Continue reading Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
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.
Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan
What is the news? A new study has found under- reported debts to the tune of $385 billion in projects carried out in dozens of countries under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a rise in “hidden” debt. The study was conducted by AidData, a development research lab at the College of William &… Continue reading Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan
India, Australia aim to finalise trade pact by end of next year
What is the news? India and Australia are looking to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by the end of 2022, which will help expand trade between the two nations. About the CECA between India and Australia Both nations aim to sign an early harvest trade deal that will cover areas of immediate interest.… Continue reading India, Australia aim to finalise trade pact by end of next year
4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the closing session of the 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue. What is the Indo-US Health Dialogue? Indo-US Health Dialogue is being hosted by India. The dialogue aims to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in the health sector between the two countries. The… Continue reading 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
Beijing-Lhasa key road link completed
What is the News? China has completed a Lhasa-Nagqu section of the Beijing-Lhasa expressway. What is Beijing–Lhasa Expressway? Beijing–Lhasa Expressway is part of the Chinese national expressway network. It is planned to connect China’s capital Beijing to the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa. It also connects China’s Central Theatre Command with the Western… Continue reading Beijing-Lhasa key road link completed
China says all crypto-related transactions are illegal
What is the News? China has said that all crypto currency transactions in China, including transactions using Bitcoin, will be deemed illegal. China and Cryptocurrency China has been one of the world’s largest crypto-currency markets.This is despite the fact that trading in crypto-currency has officially been banned in China since 2019. However, the recent announcement… Continue reading China says all crypto-related transactions are illegal
Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
What is the News? A US intelligence officer on an Indian trip last month has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. This is the first instance of the phenomenon being reported in India, at least on record, and could have diplomatic implications. What is Havana Syndrome? Havana Syndrome refers to a set of mental health symptoms… Continue reading Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Submarine strategy: Undersea naval prowess is shaping strategic battles, India mustn’t lag behind
What is the news? Recently, Australia, US and UK held trilateral security pact named as AUKUS. Under this pact, they are delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Canberra. The aim of the security pact is to counter China’s maritime power in the Indo-Pacific region. With China as the focus, the strategic-military power plays of the coming decades will be based on naval power,… Continue reading Submarine strategy: Undersea naval prowess is shaping strategic battles, India mustn’t lag behind
China’s ‘Lehman moment’
What is the news? Failure of Evergrande (China’s too big to fail real estate sector developer) would affect economic activities in China, which in turn, may have cascading negative consequences for the world. Introduction Financial stress in China’s largest real estate developer, Evergrande, has led to turmoil across global markets. Evergrande has a total debt… Continue reading China’s ‘Lehman moment’
6TH EDITION OF SCO EXERCISE “PEACEFUL MISSION – 2021” COMMENCES AT ORENBURG, RUSSIA
What is the News? The 6th Edition of SCO Exercise Peaceful Mission:2021 hosted by Russia has started in the Orenburg Region of South-West Russia. What is an Exercise Peaceful Mission? It is a Multilateral Exercise that is conducted biennially as part of military diplomacy between Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states. The exercise aims to… Continue reading 6TH EDITION OF SCO EXERCISE “PEACEFUL MISSION – 2021” COMMENCES AT ORENBURG, RUSSIA
