Defence Minister has said that India has strictly adhered to the doctrine of ‘No First Use’(NFU) policy of nuclear weapons.But what happens in the future depends on the circumstances. A No First Use(NFU) policy refers to any authoritative statement by a nuclear weapon state to never be the first to use these weapons in a… Continue reading ‘No First Use’ nuclear policy depends on circumstances: Rajnath Singh
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.
BRICS countries to work to fix environmental issues faced by their cities
Union minister of environment has attended the 5th BRICS Minister of Environment Meeting held in Sao Paulo,Brazil. The meeting acknowledged the importance of urban environmental management for improving the quality of life in cities.They agreed to work together to resolve the multifaceted environmental issues faced by cities in the five-nation association. The key themes of… Continue reading BRICS countries to work to fix environmental issues faced by their cities
End of special status to Jammu and Kashmir an internal matter
United Nations Security Council has met for a closed-door informal consultation on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir at the request of China. India and Pakistan did not attend the UNSC meeting which was open only to the five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. However,except China,no other UNSC member commented on the meeting after… Continue reading End of special status to Jammu and Kashmir an internal matter
India contributes 1 million to UN Fund
India has contributed 1 million US Dollars to the United Nations Special Purpose Trust Fund(SPTF). SPTF is a specific fund housed within United Nation(UN) Secretariat.It was established to receive, consolidate, manage and account for all contributions as well as financial transactions of new Resident Coordinator(RC) system. SPTF web portal displays in real time all commitments,… Continue reading India contributes 1 million to UN Fund
Kashmir returning to UNSC raises several legal questions
The UN Security Council will be meeting at the request of China and Pakistan to discuss India’s decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The last time UNSC discussed Kashmir was in 1971 during the Bangladesh war which led to the Simla agreement. UNSC Resolution 307 had taken up the Kashmir issue… Continue reading Kashmir returning to UNSC raises several legal questions
WTO to rule on India sugar export subsidies
The World Trade Organization(WTO) has set up panels to rule on complaints by Australia,Brazil and Guatemala against India’s export subsidies for sugar and sugarcane producers. The three countries have claimed that India provides trade-distorting production subsidies including soft loans and subsidies to maintain stocks of sugar and tax rebates. Australia has held India responsible for… Continue reading WTO to rule on India sugar export subsidies
Defying U.S., Gibraltar frees Iran tanker
Gibraltar has released an Iranian oil tanker named Grace 1.The oil tanker was stopped by the UK navy after the government of Gibraltar suggested it was heading for Syria. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.It occupies a commanding position at the western gateway to the Mediterranean… Continue reading Defying U.S., Gibraltar frees Iran tanker
Trump threatens to pull US from WTO
The US President has threatened to withdraw the United States from the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the grounds that it treats US unfairly. He has also asserted that India and China have already grown and it was unfair of them to take advantage of the developing countries tag by the World Trade Organisation(WTO). The… Continue reading Trump threatens to pull US from WTO
Iran unveils ‘improved’ radar air defence system
Iran has unveiled an improved radar air defence missile system called Falaq. The Falaq is said to be an upgraded version of the current Gamma system which military experts said was of Russian origin. The missile can detect enemy missiles and drones from more than 400 kms away.The system also has high capabilities and can… Continue reading Iran unveils ‘improved’ radar air defence system
New rules can deny green cards for immigrants using public benefits
United States President has announced new immigration rules.The rules will apply to immigrants who enter the country legally and then apply for Green Card. Green Card is an identification card which gives one the status of a permanent resident along with legal rights to work in the USA. The rules change a 1999 law which… Continue reading New rules can deny green cards for immigrants using public benefits
