Source- This post is based on the article “India, Pakistan conduct annual exchange of list of nuclear installations” published in “The Hindu” on 1st January 2023. Why in the News? India and Pakistan recently exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prohibits attacks on each other’s atomic facilities. Additionally, both countries exchanged… Continue reading India and Pak. exchange list of nuclear installations
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.
Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas
Source- This post is based on the article “Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas ” published in “Live mint” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Angola has opted to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to a disagreement concerning oil production quotas. Note- Several other… Continue reading Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas
Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy
Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy” published in “PIB” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Ministry of External Affairs’ proposal to sign and ratify the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy. What… Continue reading Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy
INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
Source- This post is based on the article “INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) – 2023” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) held in Bangkok, Thailand. What is Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)? 1) is a… Continue reading INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Source– This post is based on the article “China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security” published in “Reuters” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? China expanded its export ban by including technology for manufacturing rare earth magnets, in addition to the existing prohibition on technology for extracting and separating… Continue reading China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles
Source: The post is based on the article “Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? Terminal 2 (T2) of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been awarded the Special Prize for an Interior at the UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles Awards.… Continue reading Bengaluru airport wins award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles
2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Source– This post is based on the article “Why UN has declared 2024 the International Year Of Camelids” published in “Hindustan Times” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The United Nations has named 2024 the International Year of Camelids to emphasize their vital role in the lives of global communities. What is the… Continue reading 2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Tax Inspectors Without Borders
Source- This post is based on the article “Saint Lucia’s Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) programme launched in partnership with India” Published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) launched a programme in Saint Lucia. India has been selected as the Partner Administration and will contribute… Continue reading Tax Inspectors Without Borders
New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence Adopted
Source: The post is based on the article “New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence adopted” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? The New Delhi Declaration has been adopted at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. It is being hosted by India at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.… Continue reading New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence Adopted
EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?
Source: The post is based on the article “EU ‘historic’ deal: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?” published in “Indian Express” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? European Union (EU) lawmakers have reached a provisional deal on a comprehensive set of rules regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI).… Continue reading EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?
