News: The Sonamura-Daudkandi inland waterway route between India and Bangladesh has been operationalised. Facts: Sonamura-Daudkandi Route: It is an inland waterway route over river Gumati that was included in the list of Indo-Bangla Protocol (IBP) routes in May 2020. Daudkandi is in Bangladesh while Sonamura is in Tripura,India. Significance of the route: It will improve… Continue reading Sonamura-Daudkandi Inland Waterway Route between India and Bangladesh
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, China agree on 5-point plan to de-escalate LAC stand-off
News: India and China have agreed on five points to guide their approach to the situation on the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Facts: Five Points: India and China should take guidance from the consensus of the leaders on developing India-China relations including not allowing differences to become disputes. The current situation in the border areas… Continue reading India, China agree on 5-point plan to de-escalate LAC stand-off
Big blow to China as Thailand scraps KRA canal project
News: Thailand has announced that it has decided to scrap a Chinese led-KRA canal project. Facts: Kra Canal also known as Thai Canal or Kra Isthmus Canal refers to a proposed canal project that aims to connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea across the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand. Significance: The canal… Continue reading Big blow to China as Thailand scraps KRA canal project
73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region
News: The 73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region was held under the Chairmanship of Minister of Health,Thailand. Facts: WHO South East Asia Region(SEAR): It was established at the First World Health Assembly in 1948. Objective: To address persisting and emerging epidemiological and demographic challenges in the South East Asia Region. Member States: It… Continue reading 73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region
India, Japan ink mutual military logistics agreement
Facts: India and Japan have signed the mutual logistics agreement called the “Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services agreement”. The agreement allows the militaries of the two countries to use each other’s bases and facilities for repair and replenishment of supplies. India has already signed similar logistics agreements with the US, , Australia, France and… Continue reading India, Japan ink mutual military logistics agreement
Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue held
News: The first Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue was held between India, Australia and France. Facts: Objective: To build strong bilateral ties that the three countries share with each other and synergise their respective strengths to ensure a peaceful, secure, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific Region. Who attended it? The dialogue was co-chaired by Indian foreign secretary, secretary-general… Continue reading Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue held
Peaceful resolution of differences key to ensure regional stability: Defence Minister
News: Indian Defence Minister has attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) defence ministerial meet.During the meeting, Defence Minister has said that peace and security in the region demands a climate of trust, non-aggression, peaceful resolution of differences and respect for international rules. Facts: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO): It is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation founded in 2001… Continue reading Peaceful resolution of differences key to ensure regional stability: Defence Minister
Explained: Who are Yanomami Tribe?
News: Yanomami Tribe has asked the Indian Government to stop buying Blood gold which is gold mined illegally from the Yanomami land. Facts: Yanomami Tribe: They live in the rainforests and mountains of northern Brazil and southern Venezuela. According to Survival International, they are the largest relatively isolated tribe in South America. They practice hunting… Continue reading Explained: Who are Yanomami Tribe?
Conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means: BRICS
News: India’s External Affairs Minister has virtually attended the foreign ministers meeting of BRICS countries.During the meet, foreign minister said that any challenges to international peace and security and violent conflict in various parts of the world should be resolved through political and diplomatic engagement. Facts: BRICS: It is the acronym coined for an association… Continue reading Conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means: BRICS
India Attends Key Meeting Of BIMSTEC
News: India has attended a Senior Officials Meeting(SOM) of BIMSTEC under the chairmanship of Sri Lanka to discuss ways to deepen cooperation among the member nations and holding of the next summit of the grouping. Facts: Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): It is a regional organization founded in 1997… Continue reading India Attends Key Meeting Of BIMSTEC
