What is the news? India and Pakistan have issued a joint statement to strictly observe the 2003 Ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control(LoC). About India-Pakistan 2003 Ceasefire agreement: The 2003 ceasefire was a landmark agreement between India and Pakistan. The agreement came soon after both the countries had almost gone to war following the 2001… Continue reading India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
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.
24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
What is the News? The 24th edition of the India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) meeting was held in New Delhi. About India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG): What is it? India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) is an Army to Army engagement. This engagement takes place every year alternately in India and USA. Aim: It aims to discuss Army… Continue reading 24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
India hosts meeting of “BRICS finance and central bank Meeting” 2021
What is the News? India has virtually hosted the BRICS Finance and the central bank meeting. BRICS Finance and the central bank Meeting: It was the first meeting on the BRICS Financial Cooperation held under India’s Chair. The meeting was co-chaired by the Secretary, Department of economic affairs, Ministry of finance, and Deputy governor, Reserve… Continue reading India hosts meeting of “BRICS finance and central bank Meeting” 2021
Sri Lanka looking for Indian Support ahead “46th Session of UNHRC”
What is the News? 46th session of the UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) will start next week. Sri Lanka has officially sought India’s support for its nation’s rights and accountability record. About past UNHRC resolution In 2015, UNHRC had adopted a resolution on accountability for the alleged human rights violations during the Sri Lankan… Continue reading Sri Lanka looking for Indian Support ahead “46th Session of UNHRC”
Indian IT workers to benefit from “U.S. immigration Act”
What is the News? The United States(US) administration has introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in Congress. If passed, this act will benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals in America. Key Provisions of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 It proposes to eliminate the per-country cap for employment-based green cards. It proposes a pathway… Continue reading Indian IT workers to benefit from “U.S. immigration Act”
PM suggested “Special Visa Scheme” for medical staff in South Asia
What is the News? During an address to 9 neighboring countries, PM suggested Special Visa Scheme. The address was part of a workshop on “COVID-19 management: exchange of good practices in tackling pandemic and the way forward”. Participation: The countries that participated in the workshop include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Seychelles, and… Continue reading PM suggested “Special Visa Scheme” for medical staff in South Asia
“3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order
What is the News? The 3rd Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) meeting of the foreign ministers of India, Australia, Japan, and the USA held virtually. This is the third such meeting since 2019 when the Quad was upgraded to the ministerial level. Focus of the meeting: The QUAD meeting focussed on issues such as countering disinformation,… Continue reading “3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order
“Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA) with Mauritius. What is CECPA? It is a kind of free trade pact that aims to provide an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between the two countries. Under this agreement, countries cut or eliminate the duties on the… Continue reading “Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to ‘UN peacekeeping forces’
What is the News? India has announced a gift of 2,00,000 doses of vaccine to the UN Peacekeeping Forces. About United Nations Peacekeeping forces: It was created in 1948. They are often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of their light blue berets or helmets Purpose: It provides security, political, and peacebuilding… Continue reading India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to ‘UN peacekeeping forces’
“International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
What is the News? The International Criminal Court has said that it has jurisdiction over war crimes committed in the Palestinian Territories. About ICC: It is the world’s first permanent International Criminal Court (ICC). It was created by the 1998 Rome Statute and entered into force on July 1,2002. Furthermore, it was created on the principle… Continue reading “International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
