Source-This post on Munich Security Conference 2024 has been created based on the article “Munich Security Conference 2024: India is non-west but not anti-west, says EAM S Jaishankar” published in “WION” on 18 February 2024. Why in the news? World leaders have gathered for the Sixtieth (60th) Munich Security Conference, amidst the growing concerns about… Continue reading Munich Security conference 2024
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.
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)- India rejects EFTA’s data exclusivity demand in trade talks
Source-This post on European Free Trade Association (EFTA)- India rejects EFTA’s data exclusivity demand in trade talks is based on the article “India rejects EFTA’s data exclusivity demand in trade pact talks” published in “Financial Express” on 16th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India rejected the European Free Trade Association’s (EFTA) request for ‘data… Continue reading European Free Trade Association (EFTA)- India rejects EFTA’s data exclusivity demand in trade talks
Weimar Triangle
Source-This post on Weimar Triangle is based on the article “Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia and Trump” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the foreign ministers of Poland, France, and Germany met to discuss reviving the Weimar Triangle. They… Continue reading Weimar Triangle
‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact
Source-This post on ‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact is based on the article “Thorny clause in ripening India-European Free Trade Association deal may hit generic drug industry” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? A ‘Specific duration’ clause in a free trade agreement draft being discussed between India and… Continue reading ‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact
India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty
Source-This post on India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty is based on the article “Govt signs bilateral investment treaty with UAE to promote investments” published in “Business Standard” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a significant bilateral investment treaty during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit.… Continue reading India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty
Kaladan multimodal Project
Source-This post on Kaladan multimodal Project has been created based on the article” 98% Of Kaladan Project’s Cross-Border Road In Mizoram Now complete: Official” published in” REALTYNXT” 28 January 2024. Why in the news? Kaladan project is getting delayed due to ongoing Political crisis in Myanmar. About Kaladan multimodal Project Background-The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport… Continue reading Kaladan multimodal Project
MQ-9B drone deal
Source-This post on MQ-9B drone deal is based on the article “Biden administration formally notifies U.S. Congress of possible 31 MQ-9B UAV sale to India” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the U.S. Congress was officially informed of the potential sale of 31 MQ-9B high-altitude long-endurance armed Unmanned… Continue reading MQ-9B drone deal
Volt Typhoon
Source-This post on Volt typhoon has been created based on the article “FBI shuts down China’s ‘Volt Typhoon’ hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure” published in “CNBC” on 31 January 2024. Why in the news? The USA government has shut down a major China-backed hacking group that was working to compromise U.S. cyber infrastructure. About Volt Typhoon… Continue reading Volt Typhoon
Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
Source-This post on India increases allocation for Maldives is based on the article “India increasing allocation for Maldives, ₹400 crore revised to ₹770.9 crore” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February, 2024. Why in the News? In the interim budget of 2024, Maldives received a significant portion of the annual allocation for the Ministry of… Continue reading Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
INS Sumitra
Source- This post on INS Sumitra has been created based on the article “Indian Navy warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked off Somalia coast” published in “INDIA TODAY” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra has recently rescued fishermen hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and the… Continue reading INS Sumitra
