News: India and Myanmar have agreed to work towards the operationalization of the Sittwe port. Facts: Sittwe Port: It is a deepwater port constructed by India in 2016 at Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State in Myanmar. The port is situated at the mouth of the Kaladan River and is being financed by India as… Continue reading India, Myanmar agree to work towards operationalization of Sittwe Port
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.
Delhi CM to attend ‘Daring Cities 2020’ conference
News: The Chief Minister of Delhi will be among the five urban leaders from around the world to speak at the ‘Daring Cities 2020’. Facts: Daring Cities: It is an action-oriented forum designed to empower urban leaders including mayors and other decision-makers to tackle the climate crisis. Created by: It was established by ICLEI and… Continue reading Delhi CM to attend ‘Daring Cities 2020’ conference
New Caledonia rejects independence from France
News: French territory of New Caledonia voted against independence from France in a referendum held recently.The referendum was a part of a decolonisation plan agreed in 1998 known as the Noumea Accord. Facts: New Caledonia: It is an archipelago and special collectivity of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Significance: It has large deposits… Continue reading New Caledonia rejects independence from France
Indian Navy (In) – Bangladesh Navy (Bn) Bilateral Exercise Bongosagar And In-Bn Corpat
News: Second Edition of Exercise Bongosagar is scheduled to commence in Northern Bay of Bengal on 03 October 2020. 3rd edition of IN – BN Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) will also be conducted in Northern Bay of Bengal from 4 to 5 October 2020 Facts: It is a bilateral naval exercise between Indian Navy (IN) and… Continue reading Indian Navy (In) – Bangladesh Navy (Bn) Bilateral Exercise Bongosagar And In-Bn Corpat
India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 Countries
News: India has entered into Air Bubble agreements with 10 countries viz. USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Maldives, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan and Bahrain. Facts: Air Bubble:These are temporary agreements between two countries aimed at restarting commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are reciprocal in… Continue reading India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 Countries
IBSA grouping issue joint statement calling for UNSC reforms
News: External Affairs Minister of India has chaired the India-Brazil-South Africa(IBSA) Foreign Ministers meet. Facts: The countries called for accelerated and comprehensive reforms of the United Nations Security Council(UNSC). They also agreed to extend their support to African Union in accordance with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration. Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte declaration: It was… Continue reading IBSA grouping issue joint statement calling for UNSC reforms
NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
News: United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa. Facts: Etosha Pan: It is a large endorheic salt pan forming part of the Kalahari Basin in the north of Namibia.The pan is mostly dry but after a heavy rain, it will acquire… Continue reading NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer
News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It was established in 2009.It is a grouping on maritime matters aimed at repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Members:… Continue reading India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer
Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord
News: Israel Prime Minister and foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed the historic Abraham Accord which is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years. Facts: What does Abraham Accord say? As per the accord, the UAE and Bahrain will establish embassies, exchange ambassadors, cooperate and work together with Israel… Continue reading Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord
India, US sign statement of intent to boost dialogue on defence technology cooperation
News: India and the United States have signed a statement of intent to strengthen the bilateral dialogue on defence technology co-operation during the 10th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative(DTTI). Facts: Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI): The mechanism was launched in 2012. What is it? It is not a treaty or a law.It is a flexible… Continue reading India, US sign statement of intent to boost dialogue on defence technology cooperation
