India and Myanmar has decided to hold a high-level meeting in Imphal, Manipur to bring the two countries closer. During the meeting,the two nations are likely to discuss issues related to (a)supply of fuel from Assam to Myanmar (b)overnight stay of Indians at Tamu (Myanmar border town) and (c)medical tourism among others. As a part… Continue reading India and Myanmar to hold high-level meeting
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.
Thousands march in Hong Kong to protest China extradition bill
Hong Kong has plunged into a fresh political crisis after thousands of people took to the streets to protest against a proposed extradition bill. The extradition bill could allow China to target political opponents who are in Hong Kong.The Bill would allow suspected criminals to be sent to mainland China to face trial. The changes… Continue reading Thousands march in Hong Kong to protest China extradition bill
US may offer F-35 fighter if India scraps S-400 deal
The US could offer India the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet if India cancels the S-400 air defence system deal with Russia.The US has increased pressure on India over the S-400 deal that was signed in October,2018. US official had said that India should not assume that it will get a waiver from U.S. sanctions if… Continue reading US may offer F-35 fighter if India scraps S-400 deal
UN chief praises India’s commitment to South-South cooperation
United Nations Secretary General has praised the India-UN Development Partnership Fund for championing greater prosperity for all while contributing to South-South cooperation. The India-UN Development Partnership Fund is a dedicated facility within the United Nations Fund for South-South Cooperation established in 2017. It is supported and led by the Government of India,managed by the United… Continue reading UN chief praises India’s commitment to South-South cooperation
Trump calls off tariffs against Mexico
The US President has said that tariffs on Mexican goods will be indefinitely suspended after US and Mexico were able to reach a deal on immigration enforcement. Under the deal,Mexico agreed to (a)Deploy its National Guard throughout the country and (b)Take decisive action to tackle human smuggling networks On the other hand,the US agreed to… Continue reading Trump calls off tariffs against Mexico
India, Maldives sign six key agreements
During Indian Prime Minister state visit to the Maldives,India and Maldives have agreed to intensify economic and cultural relations. This was the first state visit of Prime Minister after assuming office for the second term.During the visit,India reaffirmed its Neighbourhood first policy while Maldives strongly conveyed its India first policy. Indian Prime Minister has also… Continue reading India, Maldives sign six key agreements
India notifies tax info exchange pact with Marshall Islands
India has notified a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the Marshall Islands. The TIEA is based on international standards of tax transparency and exchange of information and enables the sharing of information on request. The agreement enables exchange of information,including banking and ownership information between the two countries for tax purposes. The agreement also… Continue reading India notifies tax info exchange pact with Marshall Islands
Can’t promote Bimstec at the cost of Saarc: Nepal
Nepal ambassador to India has said that BIMSTEC cannot be a substitute for SAARC. The ambassador has also said that SAARC had nothing to do with bilateral disputes and that the region cannot grow rapidly without cooperation among South Asian nations. The debate whether BIMSTEC can be an alternative to SAARC or not started in… Continue reading Can’t promote Bimstec at the cost of Saarc: Nepal
Bhutan’s lower house of parliament votes to decriminalise homosexuality
Bhutan’s lower house of parliament has voted to scrap laws criminalising homosexuality. The lower house scrapped Sections 213 and 214 of the penal code, which criminalised unnatural sex.However,the amendment is yet to be ratified by the upper House of Parliament. Currently,LGBT+ people are not recognised under Bhutanese law and as such aren’t protected from employment… Continue reading Bhutan’s lower house of parliament votes to decriminalise homosexuality
Bill: Ease green card cap on STEM students
The US Democratic Party senators have introduced a bill called “Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019”. The bill aims at removing unfair barriers for science, technology, engineering and maths-educated international students who want to work in the US after completing their degrees. The bill provides that STEM graduates could obtain green card if two conditions… Continue reading Bill: Ease green card cap on STEM students
