India has said that it would be premature to suggest that India could be left out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP). This statement came after Malaysian Prime Minister had said that he would prefer to go ahead with the RCEP Pact immediately and allow countries such as India, Australia and New Zealand to join… Continue reading It’s premature to count India out of the RCEP, says Centre
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.
Blacklisting Pakistan absolutely a possibility:FATF president
The Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has said that Pakistan could be put on the watchdog’s blacklist if the country fails to fulfill its anti terror action plan. FATF President said that Pakistan has already missed two deadlines and decision in this regard would be taken in October 2019 where Pakistan will be assessed on the… Continue reading Blacklisting Pakistan absolutely a possibility:FATF president
US seeks other ways to stop Iran shy of war
US intelligence and military officers are working on non-military plans to counter Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf. The goal is to develop operations similar to the cyberattacks which were conducted recently. Cyber Attack is a deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization. The cyber… Continue reading US seeks other ways to stop Iran shy of war
Donald Trump says signing ‘hard-hitting sanctions’ on Iran’s supreme leader
The US President has signed an order that targets Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and associates with additional financial sanctions. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran’s spiritual leader and highest authority.He has the final say over all political affairs in Iran. The US said that Iran’s supreme leader was singled out because he was ultimately… Continue reading Donald Trump says signing ‘hard-hitting sanctions’ on Iran’s supreme leader
Saudi launches residency scheme to boost revenue
Saudi Arabia has launched Premium Residency scheme. The scheme is aimed at boosting investment and non-oil revenues by attracting wealthy expats. The scheme offers a permanent residency for 800,000 riyals and a one-year renewable residency costing 100,000 riyals. The other rights and privileges offered by the scheme are: a) Residence in Saudi Arabia with one’s… Continue reading Saudi launches residency scheme to boost revenue
MEA rejects US report on state of religious freedom in India
Rejecting the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) International Religious Freedom Report, 2019, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that foreign governments do not have the right to criticise India’s vibrant democracy and dedication to rule of law. MEA also asserted that the Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to all its… Continue reading MEA rejects US report on state of religious freedom in India
India lining up defence deals worth $10 billion with US amid trade row
India is lining up defence deals worth around $10 billion with the US over the next two-three years despite ongoing trade disputes and immigration concern. The latest deal being finalised by India under the foreign military sales programme of the US is for the acquisition of 10 more Poseidon-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft for over… Continue reading India lining up defence deals worth $10 billion with US amid trade row
India rejects Pakistan’s charge of politicising FATF
India has rejected Pakistan’s allegation that it had tried to politicise deliberations at the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) which concluded its plenary with more criticism against Pakistan. Recently,FATF had warned Pakistan that the country could be blacklisted unless it fulfils an action plan against UN-designated terrorists operating in Pakistan by October,2019. A blacklist entry for… Continue reading India rejects Pakistan’s charge of politicising FATF
Shefali Juneja appointed India’s representative to ICAO
Government has appointed Shefali Juneja as India’s representative in the council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations charged with coordinating and regulating international air travel. ICAO was established in 1944 by Convention on International Civil Aviation(Chicago Convention).It is headquartered in Quebec,Canada. It codifies the principles… Continue reading Shefali Juneja appointed India’s representative to ICAO
Kartarpur bridge work in Pakistan stalls
According to government officials,Pakistan is reluctant to build a bridge on its side to connect with the one being built on the Indian side for seamless movement to the Kartarpur shrine. Pakistan has refused to build the bridge as it would cut into their defence embankment and the neighbouring country has refused the proposal after… Continue reading Kartarpur bridge work in Pakistan stalls
