Source: The post is based on the article “Global Biofuel Alliance: One of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency” published in PIB on 12th February 2023. What is the News? India, Brazil and the US as leading biofuel producers and consumers will work towards establishing Global Biofuels Alliance. What is the Global Biofuels Alliance? To… Continue reading Global Biofuel Alliance: One of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency
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.
Exercise Tarkash: First time, India-US exercise includes response to nuke & bio terror attacks
Source: The post is based on the article “First time, India-US exercise includes response to nuke & bio terror attacks” published in Indian Express on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Exercise Tarkash between India and US is currently underway in Chennai. What is Exercise Tarkash? It is a counterterrorism Exercise between India’s National… Continue reading Exercise Tarkash: First time, India-US exercise includes response to nuke & bio terror attacks
U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. What is the News? A Senior US diplomat has made it clear that the United States was not looking to sanction India for its purchases of… Continue reading U.S. will not sanction India for buying Russian oil, say senior American officials
India, Canada FMs discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation, trade
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Canada FMs discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation, trade” published in The Hindu on 7th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the meeting?3 What is the key issue between India and Canada?4 What is the significance of this meeting? What is the… Continue reading India, Canada FMs discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation, trade
India joins UAE, France for trilateral on clean energy, counter-pandemic steps
Source: The post is based on the article “India joins UAE, France for trilateral on clean energy, counter-pandemic steps” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. What is the News? India, France and the United Arab Emirates(UAE) have announced the creation of a formal trilateral cooperation initiative. The idea of this partnership was first… Continue reading India joins UAE, France for trilateral on clean energy, counter-pandemic steps
Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA
Source: The post is based on the article “Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA” published in Economic Times on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? India’s National Security Advisor held talks with the US counterpart on the first dialogue on the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies… Continue reading Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA
WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage” published in Down To Earth on 6th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization’s (WHO) has published a ‘Zero-Draft’ of the Pandemic Treaty, aiming to bring in Global and National-Level Pandemic Preparedness. Why… Continue reading WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage
India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Indus Water Treaty?3 What are Pakistan’s objections over the Kishenganga and Ratle projects?4 Why has India sent notice to Pakistan? What is the… Continue reading India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty
The Indus Waters Treaty, and why India has issued notice to Pakistan seeking changes
Source: The post is based on the following articles “The Indus Waters Treaty, and why India has issued notice to Pakistan seeking changes” published in Indian Express on 28th January 2023 “River Bends – Pakistan should stop subverting the Indus Water Treaty” published in The Times of India on 28th January 2023 Contents1 What is… Continue reading The Indus Waters Treaty, and why India has issued notice to Pakistan seeking changes
IMF confirms India’s finance assurances for Sri Lanka
Source: The post is based on the article “IMF confirms India’s finance assurances for Sri Lanka” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023. What is the News? The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has confirmed receiving India’s written financing assurance in support of Sri Lanka’s economic revival. Why is Sri Lanka seeking IMF assistance? Sri Lanka… Continue reading IMF confirms India’s finance assurances for Sri Lanka
