11 nations have joined US in recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim President. Juan Guida recently lost elections to Mr. Maduro. The West alleges that the elections were rigged. Mr. Maduro replaced former President Hugo Chavez in 2013 as President of Venezuela, at a time when Venezuela was experiencing a state of… Continue reading 11 EU nations back Guaido as President
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.
U.K. clears Mallya’s extradition to India
British Home Secretary Sajid Javid has signed the extradition order for fugitive business tycoon Vijay Mallya for his extradition to India. Two years ago, the Indian Government requested the extradition of Vijay Mallya to the British High Commission in India. Vijay Mallaya is the erstwhile chairman of United Sprits, who has been declared both a… Continue reading U.K. clears Mallya’s extradition to India
Taliban to meet Afghan Opposition in Moscow
Taliban will hold a meeting with Afghan opposition leaders in Moscow, in a move likely to alienate the Afghan government, which is already excluded from talks between the militant group and the United States. Russia has been cultivating ties with the Taliban,the successors of Mujahideen militants who defeated the soviet troops in 1980’s. U.S. and… Continue reading Taliban to meet Afghan Opposition in Moscow
IORA meeting on Disaster risk Management begins
The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is organising a meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Cluster Group on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) on 5-6 February 2019 in New Delhi. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative… Continue reading IORA meeting on Disaster risk Management begins
India issues démarche to U.S. on detained students, demands their release
India have demanded consular access and urged the US to release Indian students detained in connection with their enrolment in a fraudulent university and not to deport them against their will. The fake university was set up by the ICE department as part of their sting operation to bring to light the “pay-and-stay” racket. The… Continue reading India issues démarche to U.S. on detained students, demands their release
The regional great game
The regional great game International Relation News: The article discusses growing bilateral relations between Iran, India, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Facts: Iran and Pakistan, which were trying to remain close, are today moving in opposite directions. This development is fueled by India’s growing proximity to Iran and Saudi Arabia’s to Pakistan. India and Iran relations:… Continue reading The regional great game
India bats for timely Afghanistan polls amid talks between US & Taliban
India bats for timely Afghanistan polls amid talks between US & Taliban International relation News: India bats for timely elections in Afghanistan amid talks between US and Taliban. Facts: India’s concerns about democratic elections process: India is concerned that the ongoing negotiations between US and Taliban may put pressure on the upcoming presidential elections in… Continue reading India bats for timely Afghanistan polls amid talks between US & Taliban
Stormy weather awaits India in 2019
Stormy weather awaits India in 2019 International relation News: Global events signal a Stormy weather year in 2019 with unexpected outcomes for India. Facts: International events: There is global leadership vacuum around the world and the rules governing international order are being diluted. The trade war and hegemony between US on one side and China… Continue reading Stormy weather awaits India in 2019
China outreach to Bhutan poses fresh challenge to India
China outreach to Bhutan poses fresh challenge to India International relation Important Facts: Grounds for China Interest in Bhutan: Newly formed Bhutan government wants to diversify its economy where china can be prominent partner Reduce excessive dependence on hydropower sector which is climate sensitive and offer limited employment opportunities India accounts for 80% of Bhutan… Continue reading China outreach to Bhutan poses fresh challenge to India
US Taliban Peace Agreement negotiation
US Taliban Peace Agreement negotiation Issue: Currently US and Taliban are engaged in Doha rounds of talk for negotiation of peace agreement Broad Contours of Framework for peace agreement between US and Taliban: Afghanistan should not be used as ground for terrorist attack on US and its allies Direct talk between Afghan Government and Taliban… Continue reading US Taliban Peace Agreement negotiation
