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
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.
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
Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
Source: The post is based on the article “Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize” published in Economic Times on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Foreign ministers from Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago. What is the Arab League?… Continue reading Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
What is the Washington Declaration?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Washington Declaration?” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Washington Declaration?3 Why is the US not keen on South Korea having a nuclear arsenal?4 What has been the response to this declaration? What is the… Continue reading What is the Washington Declaration?
CORSIA and LTAG: India to join international climate action in civil aviation from 2027
Source: The post is based on the article “India to join international climate action in civil aviation from 2027” published in Business Standard on 5th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CORSIA and LTAG?3 About Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation(CORSIA)4 About Long-Term Aspirational Goals (LTAG) What is the News?… Continue reading CORSIA and LTAG: India to join international climate action in civil aviation from 2027
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
Source: The post is based on the article “The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why regulate Artificial Intelligence?3 What is the purpose of the EU’s Draft AI Act?4 What are the key features of the EU’s AI Act?5 How has the AI industry… Continue reading The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
World Press Freedom Index 2023: India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the World Press Freedom Index?3 What are the key findings of the World Press Freedom Index 2023?4 What is Reporters… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2023: India slips in press freedom index, ranks 161 out of 180 nations
Grappling with AI: How govt’s plan to deal with revolutionary tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard
Source: The post is based on the article “Grappling with AI: How govt’s plan to deal with revolutionary tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard” published in Indian Express on 3rd May 2023 What is the News? Group of Seven (G7) countries has said that a “risk-based” regulation of AI could be a potential first step… Continue reading Grappling with AI: How govt’s plan to deal with revolutionary tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard
