Source: The post is based on the article “India gives Bangladesh key rail infra” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? India has handed over 20 Broad Gauge (BG) locomotives to neighbouring Bangladesh. In 2020, India provided 10 locomotives to Bangladesh as a grant. These locomotives are performing well and… Continue reading India gives Bangladesh key rail infra
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.
De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?
Source: The post is based on the article “De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?” published in Indian Express on 23rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is de-risking?3 How is de-risking different from decoupling?4 Why is there a focus on de-risking instead of de-coupling? What is the News? G7 countries… Continue reading De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?
WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization has launched the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN). What is the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN)? Purpose: IPSN is a global network to help… Continue reading WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
Middle East to India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP): $5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed
Source: The post is based on the article “$5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 What is the News? South Asia Gas Enterprise (SAGE) has sought the support of the Ministry of Petroleum and others to develop an undersea gas pipeline from the Gulf to India. What is… Continue reading Middle East to India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP): $5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed
SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra
Source: The post is based on the article “SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI)?3 What is India’s Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI)?4 How does India’s DPI proposal benefit the SCO members? What is the News? The… Continue reading SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra
Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge
Source: The post is based on the article “Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What is the EU’s response to this?4 What is India’s response to this? What is the News? The… Continue reading Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge
Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Taliban Government has recalled the current Afghan Ambassador to India and appointed a new ambassador. This has presented a complex situation for… Continue reading Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi
Haifa Port: Arab trains to carry Indian goods to Israeli port: Cohen
Source: The post is based on the article “Arab trains to carry Indian goods to Israeli port: Cohen” published in The Hindu on 10th May 2023 What is the News? Israel Foreign Minister announced that Arab train networks in future would be carrying Indian goods to the Haifa port in Israel. Where is Haifa Port?… Continue reading Haifa Port: Arab trains to carry Indian goods to Israeli port: Cohen
China-Central Asia Summit: Chinese President to host first meet with all Central Asia leaders
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese President to host first meet with all Central Asia leaders” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The Chinese President will be hosting a China-Central Asia Summit. About China-Central Asia Summit The China-Central Asia Summit is the first of its kind… Continue reading China-Central Asia Summit: Chinese President to host first meet with all Central Asia leaders
India frets over US proposal seeking advance tariff notices at IPEF
Source: The post is based on the article “India frets over US proposal seeking advance tariff notices at IPEF” published in Business Standard on 9th May 2023 What is the News? India fears that a proposal by the United States under the “supply chains” pillar of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) could violate multilateral rules… Continue reading India frets over US proposal seeking advance tariff notices at IPEF
