The government in its Budget has allocated ₹45 crore for India’s building activities in the port of Chabahar Iran.This is a reduction from the previous year’s allocation of ₹150 crore. Experts have said that this reduction will affect the India-Afghan trade, which is already hit by (a)Pakistan’s decision to ban airspace rights to most flights… Continue reading U.S. curbs,Chabahar downgrade choke Indo-Afghan trade
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.
Bangladesh declares its rivers ‘legal persons’
Bangladesh’s High Court has granted the country’s rivers the rights and status of living entities.This will protect the rivers from pollution and encroachment. The court has appointed the country’s River Conservation Commission as the legal guardian of all waterways and directed other state agencies to fully assist it. The Court has empowered the commission to… Continue reading Bangladesh declares its rivers ‘legal persons’
French lawmakers approve 3% tax on online giants
French lower house of parliament has approved a small,pioneering tax on internet giants like Google,Amazon and Facebook. The bill aims to stop multinationals from avoiding taxes by setting up headquarters in low-tax European Union(EU) countries. The bill foresees a 3% tax on the French revenues of digital companies with global revenue of more than 750… Continue reading French lawmakers approve 3% tax on online giants
Union Budget 2019-20 foreign affairs outlay: The importance of being Thimpu
The bilateral relations between India and Bhutan has received a major boost with the Budget announcing a major increase in the allocation to Bhutan under India’s foreign affairs outlay. Bhutan received ₹2,802 crore, out of the total allocations for foreign affairs commitments. This move has indicated that India is going to firm up its development… Continue reading Union Budget 2019-20 foreign affairs outlay: The importance of being Thimpu
International Court of Justice to deliver verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17
The International Court of Justice(ICJ) has said that it will deliver its verdict on July 17 in the case relating to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav. Kulbhushan Jadhav,an Indian national was convicted of conducting ‘subversive activities’ for the Indian government in Pakistan and has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court.However, India have denied… Continue reading International Court of Justice to deliver verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Maldives for Shipping
The Union Cabinet has given approval for the MoU between India and Maldives for the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea, which was signed during the visit of Prime Minister of India to Maldives. The MoU will pave way for ferry services between Maldives and Kerala by Connecting Kochi with Male & Kulhudhuffushi… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and Maldives for Shipping
World’s most powerful passports revealed: Know where India ranks
The Henley Passport Index 2019 has been recently released. The index has ranked India at 86th position.India’s mobility score is 58 which means that Indian passport holders can access 58 countries around the world without a prior visa. As per the Index,Japan and Singapore have the world’s most powerful passports.Both the countries secured top position… Continue reading World’s most powerful passports revealed: Know where India ranks
China takes lead in BCIM with ₹2L cr offer to Bangladesh
Bangladesh Prime Minister is on a visit to China.During the visit,nine agreements were signed in different sectors ranging from aid for the Rohingyas and economic and technical cooperation, investment, power,culture and tourism. Bangladesh PM has obtained rice aid for the Rohingya refugee crisis.China will provide 2,500 tonnes of rice for Rohingyas living in Bangladesh after… Continue reading China takes lead in BCIM with ₹2L cr offer to Bangladesh
Govt attempts fresh focus on FTAs, talks with U.S., EU and ASEAN negotiators next week
Indian Government will engage in three sets of important trade talks with the European Union (EU), the United States and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). The talks will focus on resolving its pending talks on trade and dispelling criticism that India has been protectionist and held up Free Trade Agreement(FTA) negotiations. The chief negotiator… Continue reading Govt attempts fresh focus on FTAs, talks with U.S., EU and ASEAN negotiators next week
India to host 3rd global sunflower seed meet on July 19
India will be hosting the 3rd International Sunflower Seed and Oil Conference(ISSOC) 2019 on July 19 and 20 in Mumbai. It is organized by the International Sunflower Oil Association (ISOA and will be hosted by the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA). International Sunflower Oil Association (ISOA) was established in 2015 in Rome by National… Continue reading India to host 3rd global sunflower seed meet on July 19
