News:The Ministry of External Affairs has informed Lok Sabha that there are over 1.36 crore Indian nationals living abroad. Facts: About Indian Diaspora: Indian Diaspora is a generic term used for addressing people who have migrated from the territories that are currently within the borders of India. Key takeaways from the Data: The highest number… Continue reading Explained:Indian Diaspora
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.
BBIN countries agree on quick implementation of MVA
News:Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal(BBIN) have held a meeting to finalize the Passenger and Cargo Protocols for implementation of the BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement(MVA). Facts: About BBIN: Bangladesh,Bhutan,India and Nepal had signed a framework Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA)in June 2015. Aim:To provide seamless people-to-people contact and enhance economic interaction by facilitating cross border movement of… Continue reading BBIN countries agree on quick implementation of MVA
India-Central Asia Business Council launched in New Delhi
News:The External Affairs minister has recently attended the India-Central Asia Business Council. Facts: About the India-Central Asia Business Council: The Council was formed by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) along with five industry bodies of Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan). The council has decided… Continue reading India-Central Asia Business Council launched in New Delhi
Explained:Idlib Province
News:Idlib is the last stronghold of the rebels and jihadist groups in Syria that has been witnessed eight years of bloody fighting with the Syrian government. Facts: About Idlib: Idlib province is one of the fourteen provinces of Syria.It is situated in north-western Syria bordering Turkey. Idlib city, the province’s capital lies near the road… Continue reading Explained:Idlib Province
Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave
News:India and 50 African countries have adopted the Lucknow Declaration at the first India – Africa Defence Minister’s Conclave. Facts: About Lucknow Declaration: Peace and Security:The countries have committed to continue their collaboration in the fields of peace and security including conflict prevention, resolution, management and peacebuilding. Terrorism:It condemned the growing threat of terrorism and… Continue reading Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave
US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
News:The United States has announced the launch of the International Religious Freedom Alliance(IRF Alliance). Facts: About the alliance: Aim:To bring together senior government representatives to discuss actions countries can take together to promote respect for freedom of religion or belief and protect members of religious minority groups worldwide. Around 26 Countries from around the world… Continue reading US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
News:Indian Government has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),a flagship project of the Belt and Road initiative(BRI) is illegal as it impinges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India. Facts: About CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),a pet project of Chinese President. It… Continue reading China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
Global Go To Think Tank Index
News:The Global Go To Think Tank Index Report(GGTTI) has been released by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program(TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania,US. Facts: About the index: The index evaluates public-policy research analysis and engagement organisations that generate policy-oriented research, analysis, and advice on domestic and international issues. It claims to enable policy makers… Continue reading Global Go To Think Tank Index
East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation
News:The fourth East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation will be held in Chennai,Tamil Nadu. Facts: About the EAS conference on Maritime Security: The EAS Maritime Security Conference has been organized by the Government of India since 2015. The fourth conference is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) in partnership with the… Continue reading East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation
Blue Dot Network
News:India may join the US-led Blue Dot Network(BDN) during the US President’s visit to India. Facts: About Blue Dot Network: The Blue Dot Network initiative was announced at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok,Thailand in 2019. It is a US led initiative jointly launched by the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), Australia’s Department of… Continue reading Blue Dot Network
