Source: The post is based on the article “Solomon Islands and China sign deals on police, economy, tech” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where is Solomon Island?3 About China-Solomon Island relations:4 Why is the US concerned with the China-Solomon Island relations?5 What are the steps taken by… Continue reading Solomon Islands and China sign deals on police, economy, tech
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.
Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip
Source: The post is based on the article “Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip’ published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister will be visiting France as Chief Guest at the Bastille Day parade. What will be the key defence… Continue reading Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip
In boost to ties, Taiwan to set up office in Mumbai
Source: The post is based on the article “In boost to ties, Taiwan to set up office in Mumbai” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 What is the News? Taiwan has announced that it would open its third representative office in India in Mumbai, more than a decade after it last expanded its… Continue reading In boost to ties, Taiwan to set up office in Mumbai
The risks of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant(NPP)
Source: The post is based on the article “The risks of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant(NPP)” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine has been a focus of concern since Russian forces took control over it. Russia and Ukraine have accused each other… Continue reading The risks of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant(NPP)
Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Source: The post is based on the article “Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?3 How has SCO dealt with bilateral issues between countries?4 Why is Iran’s induction in SCO significant?5 What are the challenges for… Continue reading Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
23rd SCO Summit – SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping
Source: The post is based on the article “SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping” published in The Hindu on 5th July 2023. What is the News? India hosted the 23rd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State in the virtual format. This is the first time India… Continue reading 23rd SCO Summit – SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping
India refiners start yuan payments for Russian oil imports, say sources
Source: The post is based on the article “India refiners start yuan payments for Russian oil imports, say sources” published in The Hindu on 4th July 2023 What is the News? Indian refiners have begun paying for some oil imports from Russia in Chinese yuan. India as the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil India… Continue reading India refiners start yuan payments for Russian oil imports, say sources
India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake
Source: The post is based on the article “India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? India and China are busy with construction in the Pangong Lake area. What is China and India building along the Pangong Lake? China: China… Continue reading India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake
Rules of origin delay FTA tariff discussions with EU
Source: The post is based on the article “Rules of origin delay FTA tariff discussions with EU” published in Business Standard on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? India and the European Union (EU) have not been able to make major progress in the tariff negotiations under the ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) discussions… Continue reading Rules of origin delay FTA tariff discussions with EU
India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What is the stand of ASEAN on the territorial claims of the South China Sea?4 What is India’s stand on the 2016… Continue reading India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
