The UK will join a US-led taskforce to protect merchant ships travelling in the Gulf. This move comes amid growing tensions between the two countries and Iran over the shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz. This decision was taken after Iran had seized a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.UK has accused… Continue reading U.K. joins U.S. to ensure safety of vessels in Gulf
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.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit China ahead of Modi-Xi summit
India’s External Affairs Minister will be visiting China ahead of the second informal summit between Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President in India in October,2019. The minister will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. The foreign minister will also co-chair the second meeting of the India-China… Continue reading External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit China ahead of Modi-Xi summit
EAM S Jaishankar stresses on better connectivity between India, MGC countries to boost economic growth
Recently,the 10th Mekong Ganga Cooperation(MGC) Ministerial Meeting was held in Bangkok,Thailand. During the meeting,India’s foreign Minister has emphasised on better connectivity between India and other member countries of the MGC for developing a vibrant economic growth corridor. The minister has also emphasised on the need to quickly finalise the India-Myanmar-Thailand(IMT) Motor Vehicle Agreement to facilitate… Continue reading EAM S Jaishankar stresses on better connectivity between India, MGC countries to boost economic growth
U.S. poised to formally abandon INF missile treaty
The US has formally withdrawn from a Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty(INF) with Russia. Russia had also officially suspended it’s participation in the INF treaty after the US had announced to withdraw from the treaty claiming that Russia had secretly developed a missile that violated the INF. Further,the US military also plans to test a land-based… Continue reading U.S. poised to formally abandon INF missile treaty
India seeks unimpeded consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
India has sought an unimpeded consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav.This comes after Indian Government had said that it was evaluating Pakistan’s proposal to grant consular access to him. There are a number of issues on which discussions are being held between Indian and Pakistan such as (a)will officials from Pakistan be present (b)will there be… Continue reading India seeks unimpeded consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
China threatens to retaliate against Trump tariffs
China has warned of retaliation against U.S. President announcement on imposing a fresh 10% tariff on another $300bn of Chinese goods. Tariffs are a tax on imports.They are typically charged as a percentage of the transaction price that a buyer pays to a foreign seller. The US had already applied tariffs of 25% on $250bn… Continue reading China threatens to retaliate against Trump tariffs
Cabinet approves signing of the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements(UNISA). The signing of the Convention will boost the confidence of the investors and shall provide a positive signal to foreign investors about India’s commitment to adhere to international practice on Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR). The United Nations General Assembly adopted… Continue reading Cabinet approves signing of the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements
India received proposal of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav from Pakistan: MEA
Pakistan has offered India consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been in jail in Pakistan on charges of espionage and terrorism.India has said that it was evaluating the Pakistani proposal. The International Court of Justice(ICJ) had ordered on July 17 that Pakistan must undertake an effective review and reconsideration of Jadhav’s conviction and sentencing… Continue reading India received proposal of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav from Pakistan: MEA
Highly gratified by cooperation from ‘great friend’ India on Iran: U.S.
The United States has praised India for cooperating in enforcing the oil sanctions on Iran. This statement came after India has brought down the import of oil from Iran to almost zero. The tensions between the US and Iran have started after US had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal that aimed to curb Iranian… Continue reading Highly gratified by cooperation from ‘great friend’ India on Iran: U.S.
Thailand in talks with India to buy Brahmos cruise missiles
According to media reports, Thailand is in talks with India over purchasing BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. If the sale materialises, it will be the first export of the BrahMos missile by India. BrahMos missile is a 2.5 ton supersonic air to surface cruise missile with ranges of close to 300 km. BrahMos is a joint… Continue reading Thailand in talks with India to buy Brahmos cruise missiles
