Indian officials has been working closely with the United States to ensure that India gets a better deal on (a)the extension of the Iran oil sanctions waiver and (b)decision on withdrawing India’s preferential Generalised System of Preferences(GSP) status. During discussion with US officials,it was indicated that decision on the GSP withdrawal could be deferred until… Continue reading Oil imports from Iran may be reduced as U.S. mulls waiver
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.
Malaysia approves Chinese project after price is slashed
Malaysia has reopened a closed Chinese rail construction project after China agreed to slash the price by 30% from the original cost.Under the reworked deal,the 648-km rail link will now cost $10.6 billion. The concession to Malaysia is part of a broad reassessment of China’s ambitious infrastructure program known as the Belt and Road Initiative,… Continue reading Malaysia approves Chinese project after price is slashed
Taliban declare start of spring offensive amid talks with US
The Taliban has announced the opening of their annual spring offensive. They said that they would continue fighting as long as foreign forces remained in Afghanistan.The spring offensive has been named as ‘Operation Fath’. Operation Fath which means victory in Arabic will be conducted across Afghanistan.The aim of the operation is for (a)eradicating foreign occupation… Continue reading Taliban declare start of spring offensive amid talks with US
Narendra Modi to get Russia’s highest civilian award
The Russian government has decided to confer its highest civilian award, the “Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First,” on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian PM will receive the award in appreciation of his contribution to the development of a strong strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the Russian and… Continue reading Narendra Modi to get Russia’s highest civilian award
EU, U.K. agree to delay Brexit till Oct. 31
European Union have granted the UK a six-month extension to Brexit, The new deadline which is 31 October,2019 will averts the prospect of the UK having to leave the EU without a deal on April 12. However,the EU has told the UK that it must hold the elections to the European Parliament and if it… Continue reading EU, U.K. agree to delay Brexit till Oct. 31
Sudan President Omar al-Bashir ousted, placed under arrest
The longtime president of Sudan,Omar al-Bashir was removed by the military after months of continuous protests against his rule. The military has announced that a transitional military council will run the government for the next two years.They also declared a three-month state of emergency,the suspension of the constitution and the dissolution of parliament. He was… Continue reading Sudan President Omar al-Bashir ousted, placed under arrest
India’s population growth rate outpaced China in last 9 years: UN report
According to the State of World Population 2019 report,India’s population grew at an average of 1.2% annually between 2010 and 2019.It is more than double the annual population growth rate of China.The report was published by the United Nations Population Fund’s(UNFP). The report says that 27% of India’s population was in the age bracket of… Continue reading India’s population growth rate outpaced China in last 9 years: UN report
Namami Gange gets global recognition at world summit
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been awarded the distinction of Public Water Agency of the Year at the Global Water Awards in London,UK. The Global Water Awards are presented at the Global Water Summit.It is the major business conference for the water industry worldwide. The awards recognise excellence across the international water… Continue reading Namami Gange gets global recognition at world summit
Pakistan stakes claim to Kohinoor diamond
Pakistan has claimed that the Kohinoor diamond which is in the collection of famous jewels of the British royals belongs to Lahore museum.Hence,it should be returned back to Pakistan.Further,it is not just India and Pakistan that is claiming the ownership of the diamond.It also includes Afghanistan. The Kohinoor diamond was originally owned by the Kakatiya… Continue reading Pakistan stakes claim to Kohinoor diamond
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. He had taken refuge in the embassy in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden over a sexual assault case. Recently, Eucadorian government had withdrawn his asylum on the grounds that he had repeatedly violated conventions. Julian Assange is a controversial figure who… Continue reading WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London
