North Korea has fired several short range projectiles into the Sea of Japan.It could be North Korea’s first short range missile launch after more than a year. The aim of the drill was testing large-calibre long-range multiple rocket launchers was to inspect the operating ability and the accuracy of striking duty performance. The latest move… Continue reading North Korea fires several unidentified short-range missile
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.
Indian students completing master’s in U.S. stand better chance to get H-1B visas
The US Government has brought in a new visa regime.The new visa regime allows foreign students who complete their master’s or any higher degree from US universities to get a better chance of obtaining H-IB visa. The H1B cap consists of two categories — 20,000 visas open only to applicants with a Master’s or higher… Continue reading Indian students completing master’s in U.S. stand better chance to get H-1B visas
China expanding PLA’s reach around world:US
According to a report titled ‘2019 China Military Power’ released by the US Pentagon,China may create more military bases across the world to protect its investments in its ambitious Belt and road initiative(BRI). Currently,China has one overseas military base in Africa’s Djibouti.The report said that China will seek to establish additional military bases in countries… Continue reading China expanding PLA’s reach around world:US
France,which is G-7 chair,invites India to summit
French envoy to India has said that India will be invited to the upcoming G7 summit.However,this is not the first time India will be present at G7 summit.India was also invited in the 2005 summit. The Group of 7(G7) is a group consisting of Canada,France,Germany, Italy,Japan,United Kingdom and the United States.The European Union is also… Continue reading France,which is G-7 chair,invites India to summit
Pakistan to observe its retaliatory action against India on Feb 27 as ‘Operation Swift Retort’
Pakistan has decided to observe the Pakistan Air Force(PAF)’s retaliatory action that it had taken on 27th February 2019 against India as ‘Operation Swift Retort’. According to PAF,swift response demonstrates their firm resolve,capacity and capability in thwarting opposing successfully in their criminal designs. Tensions between India and Pakistan had escalated after Jaish-e-Mohammed(JeM) suicide bomber had… Continue reading Pakistan to observe its retaliatory action against India on Feb 27 as ‘Operation Swift Retort’
Jail sentence given to Assange disproportionate, says UN group
The UN working group on arbitrary detention (WGAD) has said that the 50-week jail sentence given to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is disproportionate. Further, it has slammed the UK government for breaching his human rights. Julian Assange has been sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for violating bail conditions in 2012 when he sought political… Continue reading Jail sentence given to Assange disproportionate, says UN group
Russia President Vladimir Putin signs into law a sovereign internet bill
Russia President has signed a sovereign internet bill which will allow Russian authorities to isolate the country’s internet.The bill says the government will exercise centralized control over the communication network of general use. The law is aimed at isolating the country’s Internet (Runet) from the rest of the world to ensure it could remain available… Continue reading Russia President Vladimir Putin signs into law a sovereign internet bill
‘Xinjiang surveillance app targets lawful behavior’
According to a Human Rights Watch report, Chinese authorities have been using a mobile app for mass surveillance to profile, investigate and detain Muslims in Xinjiang by labelling completely lawful behaviour as suspicious. This has put the Muslims in the region at risk of being penalised or sent to re-education camps. Human Rights Watch had… Continue reading ‘Xinjiang surveillance app targets lawful behavior’
Indian and French Navies conduct Varuna 19.1 Bilateral Exercise Off Goa coast 1st – 10th May 19
The first part of the Indo-French joint naval exercise Varuna 19.1 will be conducted off the Goa coast from 1st to 10th May,2019.The second part,Varuna 19.2 is scheduled to be held at the end of May in Djibouti. The bilateral naval exercise between India and France was initiated in 1983 and it was named as… Continue reading Indian and French Navies conduct Varuna 19.1 Bilateral Exercise Off Goa coast 1st – 10th May 19
UN designates JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist
United Nations has designated Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist after China lifted its technical hold on his listing under the UNSC 1267 sanctions committee. The proposal to designate Masood Azhar was moved by France,UK and the US.It was the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to… Continue reading UN designates JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist
