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.

N. Korea has no economic future if it keeps nuclear weapons

U.S President has said that North Korea does not have any economic future with nuclear weapons.Further,US and South Korea also announced they will end their annual large-scale joint military exercises as US is pursuing efforts to improve ties with North Korea. Foal Eagle was the largest of the regular joint exercises held by USA and… Continue reading N. Korea has no economic future if it keeps nuclear weapons

India nudges Myanmar crackdown on Naga rebels

Myanmarese army has taken control of the headquarters of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN), Khaplang group, situated in the Myanmar’s Sagaing Region. NSCN aims at forming ‘Nagalim’ or Greater Nagaland which would consist of all Naga inhabited areas of North-East and some areas in adjoining Myanmar.In 1988,NSCN got split due to differences on… Continue reading India nudges Myanmar crackdown on Naga rebels

India fortifying case against Jaish-e-Mohammad

India along with France has been preparing a strong proposal to put Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar on the ban list of the United Nations Security Council(UNSC)1267 committee. The security agencies are putting together new details such as (a)JeM’s parent outfit,Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA),included by the U.S. in its list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations in 1999 had… Continue reading India fortifying case against Jaish-e-Mohammad

RCEP nations to intensify talks to conclude trade pact

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) group agreed to intensify the ongoing negotiations for a proposed mega trade agreement to resolve all issues and conclude the pact in 2019.The progress of negotiations was reviewed during a meeting of all the trade ministers of in Cambodia. RCEP is proposed mega trade pact between the ten member… Continue reading RCEP nations to intensify talks to conclude trade pact

UNSC blacklists Osama bin Laden’s son, seen as successor of Al Qaida leader al-Zawahiri

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 committee blacklisted Hamza bin Laden, the son of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, describing him as the “most probable successor” of Al-Qaeda. The UNSC 1267 Committee was established following resolution 1267 (1999).It is also known as the Al Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee.It was established for the purpose… Continue reading UNSC blacklists Osama bin Laden’s son, seen as successor of Al Qaida leader al-Zawahiri

At OIC meet, India flays terror funding

Addressing 46th session of foreign ministers meet at Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi,Indian External Affairs Minister has said that the fight against terrorism is not a confrontation against any religion. However,Pakistan’s foreign minister skipped the meeting over OIC’s refusal to revoke its invitation to India as India has been invited to a… Continue reading At OIC meet, India flays terror funding

London mayor for Brexit delay to break deadlock

London Mayor has urged United Kingdom Prime Minister to delay Brexit by either extending the notice period for Article 50, or by withdrawing Article 50. Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon gives any EU member state the right to quit unilaterally and outlines the procedure for doing so. It gives the leaving country two… Continue reading London mayor for Brexit delay to break deadlock

S. Korea to help U.S., N. Korea reach a deal

South Korean President has said that he will work with the United States and North Korea to help them reach a denuclearization deal. South Korea would consult United States on ways to resume joint projects with North Korea, including tourism development at Mount Kumgang and the Kaesong industrial complex, both in North Korea. Korean conflict… Continue reading S. Korea to help U.S., N. Korea reach a deal

RUSSIA VOWS MORE SUPPORT FOR MADURO, INCLUDING AID

Russia has pledged support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government while the U.S. has announced sanctions against Venuzuela. Venezuela which is already facing economic crisis went into the political crisis when opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president and asserted that Maduro was no longer legitimate President of Venuzuela. Nicolas Maduro and his allies,including… Continue reading RUSSIA VOWS MORE SUPPORT FOR MADURO, INCLUDING AID

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