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
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.
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
Taliban says latest talks end on U.S.’s Afghanistan withdrawal
The talks between the Taliban and the United States has ended without any peace deal for Afghanistan.Both sides have said that they would talk to their leaders about the next move. The two sides have been discussing an agreement under which US forces would withdraw from Afghanistan and the Taliban would guarantee that the country… Continue reading Taliban says latest talks end on U.S.’s Afghanistan withdrawal
Decision on Kashmir doesn’t affect LAC, Delhi tells Beijing
India’s external affairs minister is on a visit to China.During the visit,India and China has agreed on a host of initiatives to improve their relations. Ahead of the visit,China had objected to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019.It said that the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh has undermined its sovereignty. However,India has… Continue reading Decision on Kashmir doesn’t affect LAC, Delhi tells Beijing
J&K on top of Jaishankar’s China agenda
India’s External Affairs Minister has arrived in China ahead of the second informal summit between Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President in India in October,2019. Ahead of the visit,China had objected to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019.It said that the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh has undermined its sovereignty. On the… Continue reading J&K on top of Jaishankar’s China agenda
