Source: The post is based on the article “What’s Hikikomori? Why 15 lakh Japanese are living in isolation?” published in The Economic Times on 8th April 2023. What is the News? A phenomenon of social withdrawal known as Hikikomori is spreading rapidly in Japan. What is Hikikomori? It is a term used to describe people who have withdrawn from… Continue reading What’s Hikikomori? Why 15 lakh Japanese are living in isolation?
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 elected to UN Statistical Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “India elected to UN Statistical Commission” published in The Hindu on 7th April 2023 What is the News? India has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for a four-year term. What is the United Nations Statistical Commission? The United Nations Statistical Commission was established in 1947.… Continue reading India elected to UN Statistical Commission
US, 10 countries issue first-ever anti-spyware declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “US, 10 countries issue first-ever anti-spyware declaration” published in Wion on 6th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Spyware?3 What is the aim of the anti-spyware declaration?4 Which countries have signed an anti-spyware declaration?5 What was the need for this declaration? What is the… Continue reading US, 10 countries issue first-ever anti-spyware declaration
PM holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest
Source: The post is based on the article “PM holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister held talks with the Bhutanese King focusing on ways to bolster bilateral engagement in a range of… Continue reading PM holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest
What was the U.N. water conference and what happened there?
Source: The post is based on the article “What was the U.N. water conference and what happened there?” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the 2023 UN Water Conference?3 What were the challenges in front of the 2023 UN Water Conference?4 What was the outcome of… Continue reading What was the U.N. water conference and what happened there?
China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar
Source: The post is based on the article “China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar” published in The Hindu on 4th April 2023 What is the News? China has announced new names of another 11 locations in Arunachal Pradesh. This is the third set of names announced by… Continue reading China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? The UK has agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). What is the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)? The CPTPP is… Continue reading Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty
U.S. NATO envoy says alliance open to deepening ties with India
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. NATO envoy says alliance open to deepening ties with India” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NATO?3 What did the US official say about NATO’s ties with India?4 What is the significance of this statement? What is… Continue reading U.S. NATO envoy says alliance open to deepening ties with India
In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago
Source: The post is based on the article “In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago” published in Indian Express on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Korean War?3 What is the role of India in the Korean War?4 What is the… Continue reading In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago
India will continue to work with African nations to promote regional security, stability: Defence Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India will continue to work with African nations to promote regional security, stability: Defence Minister” published in PIB on 29th March 2023 What is the News? At the first edition of the India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave, Defence Minister said that India will continue to work with African… Continue reading India will continue to work with African nations to promote regional security, stability: Defence Minister
