UK, France and Germany have expressed concern over prevailing South China Sea situation. This statement came after Chinese and Vietnamese coast guard vessels are engaged in a standoff in South China sea over a lucrative oil blocks claimed by Vietnam near its coast. The three countries have also said that the legal framework set out… Continue reading UK joins France and Germany to express concern over South China Sea tensions
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.
US launches command for space warfare
USA has launched a new command called Spacecom. It has been established as the 11th Unified Combatant Command of the American armed forces. It is a re-establishment of the US Space Command, which existed between 1985 and 2002. It is dedicated to warfare in space. The command will focus on defending American interests in space.… Continue reading US launches command for space warfare
Ghaznavi missile
Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Ghaznavi. Ghaznavi is a hypersonic surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile designed and developed by the National Development Complex(NDC). The missile has an operational range of between 290-320 km.Its first version has been in service with the Pakistan Army’s strategic command since 2004. The timing of the missile launch… Continue reading Ghaznavi missile
Shaheen VIII
Pakistan and China are conducting joint bilateral aerial exercise named Shaheen VIII. The exercise is being conducted at Chinese city of Holton which is close to the Indian border near Ladakh. This is the eight edition of this aerial exercise which is conducted annually by both the countries. The exercise is aimed at developing a… Continue reading Shaheen VIII
Russia set to offer submarines during Modi-Putin summit
Indian Prime minister will be visiting Russia as the guest of honour at Eastern Economic Forum(EEF).The bilateral summit will also be held on the sidelines of the EEF. During the bilateral summit,Russia is likely to offer India its conventional submarines on the government-to-government route under the Indian Navy’s Project-75I. The Russian submarine will likely be… Continue reading Russia set to offer submarines during Modi-Putin summit
China’s new drug law may open door for Indian generic medicines: Report
China has passed a revised drug law.The revised drug law removes drugs that are legal in foreign countries but not approved in China from the category of fake medicines. The revised law will also mean that residents who use the drugs without official approval can be granted leniency if the amount of the drug is… Continue reading China’s new drug law may open door for Indian generic medicines: Report
Indonesia to move capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan
Indonesia has decided to shift its capital city from Jakarta to the province of East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. The reason for shifting the capital is (a)to ensure a more equitable development amid environmental concerns (b)traffic congestion and air pollution in Jakarta and (c)Jakarta is prone to annual flooding and is one of… Continue reading Indonesia to move capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan
Russia to push for final orders in $1 bn Kamov copters deal
India is likely to sign the final contract with Russia for 200 Kamov KA-226T light utility helicopters during Prime Minister visit to Russia for the Eastern Economic Forum. 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… Continue reading Russia to push for final orders in $1 bn Kamov copters deal
Focus to be on cooperation in Russian Far East during Modi-Putin meet: Indian envoy
Indian Prime minister will be visiting the Russian city of Vladivostok as the guest of honour at Eastern Economic Forum(EEF).The bilateral summit will also be held on the sidelines of the EEF. During the bilateral summit,the two countries will not only consolidate the traditional areas of cooperation namely defence, nuclear, space and energy but will… Continue reading Focus to be on cooperation in Russian Far East during Modi-Putin meet: Indian envoy
Iran’s Rouhani says no talks with US until sanctions lifted
Iranian president has ruled out meeting US President until the US lifts sanctions on Iran. This statement came after French President has said that he would try to arrange a meeting between US President and Iran to ease the strained relationship between the two countries. The US and Iran have been locked in a stand-off… Continue reading Iran’s Rouhani says no talks with US until sanctions lifted
