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
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.
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
India, Maldives sign treaty on legal cooperation in criminal matters
India and Maldives has signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty(MLAT) in criminal matters. The treaty aims to enhance the effectiveness of both the countries in investigation and prosecution of crime,through cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. A mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) is an agreement between two or more countries for the purpose… Continue reading India, Maldives sign treaty on legal cooperation in criminal matters
Indian Ocean Conference 2019
India’s external Affairs Minister is on a visit to the Maldives to attend the fourth Indian Ocean Conference 2019. The theme of the fourth Indian Ocean Conference(IOC) is “Securing the Indian Ocean Region:Traditional and Non-Traditional Challenges” The conference is organized by India Foundation in association with the Foreign Service Institute of Maldives and S. Rajaratnam… Continue reading Indian Ocean Conference 2019
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019
India and USA will be conducting a joint military training Exercise called Yudh Abhyas. The exercise will be conducted at Joint Base Lewis, Washington, USA from 5th-18th September 2019. Exercise Yudh Abhyas is one of the largest joint running military training exercises between India and USA. The exercise was started in 2004 under US Army… Continue reading Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019
