Source: The post is based on the article “India-USA announces 1st Joint Call for proposal under MeitY-NSF research collaboration” published in PIB on 21st August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has announced its 1st Joint Call for proposals under the MeitY- National Science Foundation (NSF) research collaboration. What… Continue reading India-USA announces 1st Joint Call for proposal under MeitY-NSF research collaboration
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.
India, ASEAN agree to review goods trade pact by 2025 to fix ‘asymmetry’
Source: The post is based on the article “India, ASEAN agree to review goods trade pact by 2025 to fix asymmetry” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) have agreed to conclude the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement(AITIGA) by… Continue reading India, ASEAN agree to review goods trade pact by 2025 to fix ‘asymmetry’
Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. What is the News? A Chinese warship, the Hai Yang 24 Hao, has arrived in Sri Lanka and will be docked at the Colombo Port. This visit comes… Continue reading Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
Pakistan and China ink six agreements to expedite cooperation under CPEC
Source: The post is based on the article “Pakistan and China ink six agreements to expedite cooperation under CPEC” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. What is the News? Pakistan and China have signed six important documents to expand and expedite cooperation under the ambitious multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. What… Continue reading Pakistan and China ink six agreements to expedite cooperation under CPEC
What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J and K?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J&K?” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2023. What is the News? India has withdrawn its eight-athlete wushu contingent from the Summer World University Games beginning in China after China… Continue reading What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J and K?
India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push
Source: The post is based on the article “India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push” published in Livemint on 20th July 2023. What is the News? India is considering expanding its solar STAR-C initiative to a number of Pacific Island countries. What is the STAR-C Initiative? The STAR-C Initiative is… Continue reading India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push
Ports to UPI to green energy, India and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties
Source: The post is based on the article “Ports to UPI to green energy, India and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties” published in Indian Express on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? The President of Sri Lanka has paid an official visit to India. During the visit, India and Sri Lanka adopted a ‘vision… Continue reading Ports to UPI to green energy, India and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties
What are the takeaways from the NATO summit?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the takeaways from the NATO summit?” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 What is the News? The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit was held recently at Vilnius, Lithuania. What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO)? Click Here to read What are the… Continue reading What are the takeaways from the NATO summit?
Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister” published in The Economic Times on 16th July 2023 What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has addressed the 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Mechanism meeting. What is… Continue reading Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister
Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral: envoy
Source: The post is based on the article “Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral: envoy” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India-UAE rupee-dirham deal?3 What are the benefits of India-UAE rupee-dirham deal?4 What about the Air Service Agreement between India and UAE? What is the News? The… Continue reading Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral: envoy
