News:The National Investigation Agency is hosting the first counter-terrorism exercise for the Quad countries named ‘CT-TTX’(counter-terrorism table-top exercise) in New Delhi. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise is aimed at enabling the Quad countries to understand much better the response systems to terror incidents that exist in other member countries. The exercise is also aimed… Continue reading NIA to host counter-terrorism exercise for Quad countries
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.
Pakistan successfully test-fires nuclear-capable missile
News:Pakistan has conducted the test launch of Shaheen-1 surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Facts: About Shaheen-1: Shaheen-1 is a is a land based supersonic short-range ballistic missile (SRBM). It has been jointly designed and developed by joint venture of Pakistan’s National Engineering and Scientific Commission(NESCOM) and National Defence Complex(NDC). The missile is capable of delivering all types… Continue reading Pakistan successfully test-fires nuclear-capable missile
Exercise Za’ir-Al-Bahr-Joint Exercise between the Qatar and Indian Navy
News:The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Qatari Naval Forces and Indian Navy named Za’ir-Al-Bahr (Roar of the sea) has started. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise aims to strengthen the cooperation and enhance interoperability between the two navies. The exercise will include a Harbour Phase and Sea Phase. The activities during the harbour phase… Continue reading Exercise Za’ir-Al-Bahr-Joint Exercise between the Qatar and Indian Navy
6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus
News:The 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) will be held in Bangkok,Thailand. Facts: About ADMM-Plus: The ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN countries and its eight Dialogue Partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region. The eight dialogue partners are Australia,New Zealand, India, China, Russia, the US, Japan… Continue reading 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus
No more waiver, Bhutan to levy charges on Indian tourists
News:Bhutan has released the new draft tourism policy. Facts: About the policy: The policy plans to levy charges on tourists from regional countries including India, Bangladesh and the Maldives who at present are exempted from any charges. These new charges have been necessitated by the sharp increase in tourists from the region mainly from India… Continue reading No more waiver, Bhutan to levy charges on Indian tourists
India for higher indigenous content in Ka-226 choppers
News:India wants higher indigenous content in the Kamov-226T light utility choppers which are to be jointly built in India with Russia. Facts: About the Deal: India and Russia had signed the deal for 200 Kamov KA-226T light utility helicopters during Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Russia in 2015. Under the deal,Russia will supply 60 Kamov… Continue reading India for higher indigenous content in Ka-226 choppers
Explained: What is Germany’s Climate Protection Act?
News:German parliament has passed the Climate Protection Act in an attempt to reach its climate target by 2030. Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill aims to cut Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions to 55% of the 1990 levels by 2030. It consists of emissions targets for different sectors of the economy such as transport,… Continue reading Explained: What is Germany’s Climate Protection Act?
AIIB to lend $500 million to Mumbai suburban rail
News:The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) has committed to lending $500 million to expand Mumbai’s suburban railway network. Facts: About AIIB: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution formed in 2016. The bank was proposed by China in 2013.It is headquartered in Beijing,China. The purpose of the bank is to provide finance… Continue reading AIIB to lend $500 million to Mumbai suburban rail
ICC Judges approve an investigation into crimes against Myanmar’s Rohingya
News:International Criminal Court(ICC) have approved to open an investigation into crimes committed against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority. Facts: About International Criminal Court(ICC): The International Criminal Court(ICC) is an intergovernmental international tribunal.It is located in the Hague,Netherlands. It is governed by an international treaty called the Rome Statute which entered into force on July 1,2002.India is… Continue reading ICC Judges approve an investigation into crimes against Myanmar’s Rohingya
Terrorism caused $1 trillion loss to world economy: PM Modi at BRICS summit
News:Indian Prime Minister has attended the 11th BRICS summit in Brasilia, Brazil. Facts: About BRICS: BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The BRICS 2019 summit was held under the theme BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future. During the… Continue reading Terrorism caused $1 trillion loss to world economy: PM Modi at BRICS summit
