US Democratic lawmakers has criticized US President for his failure to appoint a confirmed head of the state department’s South and Central Asia (SCA) bureau.This department conducts diplomatic relations with India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and other countries. US President had announced his South Asia policy in 2017 calling for a greater development role for India in… Continue reading Democrats concerned over Trump’s India policy
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.
Textile machinery expo in Africa
The India International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society (India ITME Society) will organise ITME Africa 2020 between February 14 and 16, 2020 at Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. The theme for ITME Africa 2020 is “Prosperity for AFRICA through Textile Technology”. The event is supported by both Govt. of India and Govt. of Ethiopia. The exhibition… Continue reading Textile machinery expo in Africa
Babies with low birth weight: trends in world, India
According to a study published in the Lancet Global Health,1 in 7 babies worldwide are born with a low birthweight. The study has said that more than 20 million babies are born with a low birthweight (less than 2500 g or 5.5 pounds) worldwide.Further,South Asia accounts for almost half of the world’s low birthweight live… Continue reading Babies with low birth weight: trends in world, India
Explained: Understanding Pakistan’s IMF bailout
The International Monetary Fund(IMF) and Pakistan have agreed on terms for a $6bn bailout package to be disbursed to Pakistan over a span of more than three years. Earlier,Pakistan had asked the IMF to bail itself out from a severe financial crisis that threatens to cripple the country’s economy. Pakistan has already received financial aid… Continue reading Explained: Understanding Pakistan’s IMF bailout
Voynich Manuscript: An illustrated codex written in an extinct language, purchased in 1912, deciphered in 2019
Researcher at the University of Bristol has decoded the Voynich manuscript. The Voynich manuscript is a handwritten and illustrated text carbon-dated to the mid-15th Century.The document is housed in the Beinecke Library at Yale University in the USA. The manuscript is named after Wilfrid M Voynich,a Polish book dealer and antiquarian who purchased it in… Continue reading Voynich Manuscript: An illustrated codex written in an extinct language, purchased in 1912, deciphered in 2019
COMCASA agreement will enable info exchange to fight terror, says U.S. Admiral
U.S. Chief of naval operations has said that India and the U.S. are cooperating to prevent all forms of terrorism both from land and sea. He said that the foundational agreement,Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) which India had signed in 2018 would enable exchange of information on such threats. COMCASA is an India-specific version… Continue reading COMCASA agreement will enable info exchange to fight terror, says U.S. Admiral
U.S. President Donald Trump announces new points-based green card system
The US President has decided to announce a new proposal to overhaul the country’s immigration policy.The policy would give preference to foreigners based on merit rather than the existing system that gives preference to family ties. Currently,about 12% of those receiving green cards entered the U.S. based on skill-based visas such as the H1B visas… Continue reading U.S. President Donald Trump announces new points-based green card system
India gives 2 attack helicopters to Afghanistan
India has handed over a pair of Mi-24 helicopters to Afghanistan with the aim of strengthening the Afghan air force. The Mi-24 is a large helicopter gunship.It can be used for assault and transport missions given that it can ferry up to eight people. The handover comes at a particularly crucial time for Afghanistan which… Continue reading India gives 2 attack helicopters to Afghanistan
Technology ban escalates U.S.-China tensions
The US President has signed an executive order barring U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk. The order has not named specific countries or companies.But Huawei is likely to be hit by the order amid concerns that its equipment could be used by Chinese intelligence services. The US… Continue reading Technology ban escalates U.S.-China tensions
Iran, India discuss visa extension
India has held the 11th Consular Committee Meeting with Iran to discuss on smoothening visa and legal matters essential for bilateral ties. India and Iran discussed issues such as (a)early conclusion of mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) (b)extending longer duration of e-Visa for each other national on reciprocity and (c)visa facilitation for greater people-to-people contact.… Continue reading Iran, India discuss visa extension
