News:India and South Korea have signed a logistics agreement during India’s Defence Minister’s visit to South Korea. Facts: About the Logistics agreement: Logistics agreements are administrative arrangements facilitating access to each other’s military facilities for fuels and services between countries. India and South Korea logistics agreement establishes basic terms, conditions and procedures for the reciprocal… Continue reading India, South Korea seal logistics pact
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.
Russia proposes joint development of submarines with India
News:Russia has offered India for joint design and development of advanced conventional diesel-electric submarines under Project 75I. Facts: Project 75I The Project 75I-class submarine is a follow-on of the Project 75 Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy. Under this project,six new-generation conventional diesel-electric submarines will be constructed. They will have advanced Air-independent propulsion(AIP) systems to… Continue reading Russia proposes joint development of submarines with India
EX TSENTR 2019
News:India will be taking part in this year’s Exercise TSENTR 2019 that will be conducted by Russia from September 9 to 23,2019. Facts: About Exercise TSENTR 2019: Exercise TSENTR is part of the annual series of large scale exercises that form part of the Russian Armed Forces annual training cycle. The series rotates through the… Continue reading EX TSENTR 2019
28TH Indo–Thai CORPAT
News:The 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) exercise is being conducted from 05–15 September 2019. Facts: Indo-Thai CORPAT exercise is a bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy. The two countries have been participating in the biannual Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) since 2003. The objective of the exercise is to ensure… Continue reading 28TH Indo–Thai CORPAT
Explained: Why the Eastern Economic Forum matters for India
News:Indian Prime Minister has announced to extend a $1 billion line of credit towards the development of the Russian Far East.This was announced at the 5th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok,Russia. Facts: About Eastern Economic Forum(EEF) The Eastern Economic Forum was established by Decree of the Russian President in 2015. In accordance with the… Continue reading Explained: Why the Eastern Economic Forum matters for India
India’s Foreign Minister’s Visit to Indonesia
News:India’s External Affairs Minister is on a visit to Indonesia. Facts: India and Indonesia have agreed to improve connectivity between India’s Andaman and Nicobar and Indonesia’s Sabang Island in Aceh. The two countries have also condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They also agreed to work together for a balanced and sustainable trade by… Continue reading India’s Foreign Minister’s Visit to Indonesia
Prime Minister’s Visit to Russia
News:Indian Prime Minister is on a visit to Russia as the guest of honour at Eastern Economic Forum(EEF).The bilateral summit was held on the sidelines of the EEF. Facts: India and Russia has agreed to open a maritime route between the ports of Chennai and Vladivostok to ensure connectivity between the two countries.A Memorandum of… Continue reading Prime Minister’s Visit to Russia
Kartarpur: Final deal stalled over service fee from pilgrims, access to Indian officials
News:Indian and Pakistan officials are holding discussions to finalise the remaining modalities of Kartarpur corridor. Facts: The Kartarpur Corridor is a 4km long proposed corridor comprising border gates,road and a bridge to link Dera Baba Nanak gurdwara in Gurdaspur district in India to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan.It is aimed at allowing the easy… Continue reading Kartarpur: Final deal stalled over service fee from pilgrims, access to Indian officials
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
India has announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria for the 6th replenishment cycle(2020-22). The Global Fund is an international financial organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. The organisation is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and… Continue reading Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
India, Japan to hold 2+2 dialogue on Indo-Pacific cooperation
India’s Defence Minister is on a visit to Japan for the annual Defence Ministerial Meeting between the two countries. The meeting highlighted the significance of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, especially in addressing the security, stability and regional peace. The two countries have also decided to hold the first Foreign… Continue reading India, Japan to hold 2+2 dialogue on Indo-Pacific cooperation
