The Intersessional meeting of the Kimberley Process(KP) has started in Mumbai. During the meeting,India has committed to play an active role to curb the circulation of ‘conflict diamonds’ or ‘blood diamonds’ in the international market by further strengthening the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme(KPCS). India has said that the 4Cs (Cut, Clarity, Colour & Carat) of… Continue reading India to actively curb ‘conflict’ diamonds
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.
In relief to India, Maldives may scrap ocean deal with China
Maldives Government has decided to scrap an agreement with China which was signed by the previous government in 2017. The agreement titled ‘Protocol on Establishment of Joint Ocean Observation Station’ was reportedly meant to allow China to build an observatory at Makunudhoo,westernmost atoll of the Maldives in the north. This agreement had raised security concerns… Continue reading In relief to India, Maldives may scrap ocean deal with China
India can boost exports of 300 products to US, China amid trade war: Report
According to a study by the Commerce Ministry,the ongoing trade war between the US & China offers an opportunity to India for boosting exports of as many as 350 products. Both the US and China are imposing heavy import duties on each other’s products which has triggered a trade war. Trade war is a situation… Continue reading India can boost exports of 300 products to US, China amid trade war: Report
It’s too early to call off SAARC and say it isn’t relevant or viable: Bhutan PM
Bhutan Prime Minister has talked about the major themes in Indo-Bhutan relations,the SAARC region as well as Indian Prime Minister upcoming visit to Bhutan. He said that India and Bhutan ties are at their highest possible point in relations as both countries has no outstanding issues. The two countries are cooperating on various projects such… Continue reading It’s too early to call off SAARC and say it isn’t relevant or viable: Bhutan PM
Bhutan PM says China must maintain status quo on Doklam
Bhutan’s Prime Minister has said that China should maintain status quo in the Doklam region.He said that as long as the status quo was maintained there will be peace and tranquillity in the region. This statement came in the backdrop of China building up of military infrastructure on the Chinese side of the Doklam plateau… Continue reading Bhutan PM says China must maintain status quo on Doklam
Nepal schools make Mandarin compulsory after China offers to pay teachers’ salaries
Many schools across Nepal have made it mandatory for students to learn Mandarin. The decision came after Chinese government had offered to cover salaries of teachers who teach the language. However, as per the guidelines laid down by the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) of Nepal, schools are allowed to teach foreign languages, but they cannot… Continue reading Nepal schools make Mandarin compulsory after China offers to pay teachers’ salaries
Operation Sunrise -2
The Indian Army, in a joint operation along with its Myanmar counterparts has destroyed camps belonging to Northeast insurgents on their respective sides of the border. The joint operation has been code-named Operation Sunrise-2. The operation took place between May 16 and June 8 The exercise was a follow up to ‘Operation Sunrise-1’ that took… Continue reading Operation Sunrise -2
EAM Dr S. Jaishankar to attend CICA Summit in Dushanbe
India’s External Affairs Minister will attend the 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia(CICA) Summit in Dushanbe,Tajikistan. The theme of the 5th Summit is “Shared Vision for a Secure and More Prosperous CICA Region.The Summit will adopt a Declaration covering issues of cooperation within CICA. CICA is an inter-governmental forum for enhancing… Continue reading EAM Dr S. Jaishankar to attend CICA Summit in Dushanbe
Bhutan throws up pay wall amid surge of Indian tourists
Bhutan government is planning to maintain the exclusivity of the country by putting a cap on the tourist arrivals per year. It also plans to levy a minimum fee from regional tourists from as per the recommendations of the Pay Commission.Indian,Bangladeshi and Maldivian tourists are classified as ‘regional tourists’ in Bhutan. These steps are taken… Continue reading Bhutan throws up pay wall amid surge of Indian tourists
Hong Kong suspends extradition Bill
Hong Kong’s chief executive has suspended a contentious extradition bill that would allow Hong Kong citizens to be extradited to mainland China. This decision was taken following a series of massive street protests. The changes made in the extradition bill would have allowed suspects accused of crimes such as murder and rape to be extradited… Continue reading Hong Kong suspends extradition Bill
