Source: The post is based on the article “What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The U.S government has agreed to relax the sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s oil, gas and mining industries on the condition that the Venezuelan President… Continue reading What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained
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.
WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India has to decide between the candidates of Bangladesh or Nepal for the post of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO). What is the… Continue reading WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee
Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Finance has inaugurated the Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi.… Continue reading Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi
International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021” published in “Down To Earth” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The International Migration Outlook 2023 has been released. What is the International Migration Outlook 2023? Released by: Organisation for… Continue reading International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021
China imposes export curbs on graphite
Source: The post is based on the article “China imposes export curbs on graphite” published in “Financial Times” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? China has imposed export controls on graphite. Why has China decided to impose an export curb on graphite? Aim: To protect China’s national security and controlling supplies of critical… Continue reading China imposes export curbs on graphite
What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe” published in “Indian Express” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? The practice of ‘Visa Shopping’ has been gaining popularity in several Indian states. What is Visa Shopping? Specifications Details Definition… Continue reading What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe
Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar
Source: The post is based on the article “Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar” published in “The Hindu” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? Eight former Indian Navy personnel working for a company in Doha were given the death penalty by a local court in Qatar. Why have former… Continue reading Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership” published in “PIB” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? The Union Cabinet of India has approved a memorandum of cooperation between India and Japan on a Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership.… Continue reading Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership
Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar
Source: The post is based on the article “Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vienna Convention?3 What does the 1961 Vienna Convention say about recalling diplomats?4 Are there any past instances of recalling diplomats? What… Continue reading Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar
No violation of Vienna Convention rules: India
Source: The post is based on the article “No violation of Vienna Convention rules: India” published in “Business Standard” on 21st October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vienna Convention?3 Why has Canada accused India of violating the Vienna Convention?4 What was India’s response to this violation of the Vienna Convention? What… Continue reading No violation of Vienna Convention rules: India
