Source: The post is based on the article “Netherlands sticks to plan to close Groningen gas field by October” published in Economic Times on 22nd January 2023. What is the News? The Netherlands has planned to shut down the Groningen gas field this year because of safety concerns. What is Groningen gas field? The Groningen… Continue reading Netherlands sticks to plan to close Groningen gas field by October
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.
What is the Leopard 2 tank, and how could it help Ukraine against Russia?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Leopard 2 tank, and how could it help Ukraine against Russia?” published in Indian Express on 22nd January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Leopard 2?3 What are the advantages of Leopard 2 over other tanks?4 What is the argument against supplying… Continue reading What is the Leopard 2 tank, and how could it help Ukraine against Russia?
India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited(IRRPL) has started producing AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh. This makes India the first country outside Russia… Continue reading India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi
In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About China’s Declining Population3 Why is China’s population declining?4 What will be the impact of this on China?5 Where does India stand?6 How can India… Continue reading In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
Source: The post is based on the article “UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) 1267 Committee has listed Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist. What is the UNSC 1267 Committee? It was… Continue reading UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
Europe’s largest known deposit of rare earth elements found in Sweden: Could the discovery change geopolitics?
Source: The post is based on the article “Europe’s largest known deposit of rare earth elements found in Sweden: Could the discovery change geopolitics?” published in Indian Express on 18th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are rare earth metals?3 What are rare earth metals used for?4 Why has demand for rare earth… Continue reading Europe’s largest known deposit of rare earth elements found in Sweden: Could the discovery change geopolitics?
As talks with Tamils drag on , Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment
Source: The post is based on the article “As talks with Tamils drag on , Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment” published in The Hindu on 16th January 2023. What is the News? The Sri Lankan President has promised to fully implement the 13th amendment of the Constitution. What is the 13th amendment to… Continue reading As talks with Tamils drag on , Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment
India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Trade Deficit?3 About Trade Deficit between India and China4 Why is the trade deficit with China growing?5 Why are India’s imports from China… Continue reading India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn
Goyal rules out mini trade pact with U.S., says GSP not a priority for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Goyal rules out mini trade pact with U.S., says GSP not a priority for India” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key issues discussed in the India-US TPF?3 What is the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)?4 What is… Continue reading Goyal rules out mini trade pact with U.S., says GSP not a priority for India
India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? India and the United Kingdom have signed and exchanged letters for the Young Professionals Scheme in London,UK. What is the Young Professionals Scheme? The Young… Continue reading India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme
