Source-This post on Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is based on the article “UK to quit ‘outdated’ fossil fuel friendly treaty” published in “Energyworld” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The UK, along with France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, is pulling out of the Energy Charter Treaty. It permits fossil fuel companies to… Continue reading Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
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.
Nordic Baltic Cooperation
Source-This post on Nordic Baltic Cooperation has been created based on the article “The NB8 visit to India focuses on cooperation and trust” published in “The Hindu” on 24 February 2024. Why in the news? The eight Nordic-Baltic countries are participating in the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi together as representatives of the Nordic-Baltic cooperation.… Continue reading Nordic Baltic Cooperation
Grey Zone Warfare
Source-This post on Grey Zone Warfare is based on the article “Grey-zone warfare latest entry in lexicon of warfare, says Chief of Defence Staff” published in “The Hindu” on 24th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, at the Raisina Dialogue, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan made a statement regarding grey-zone warfare, specifically… Continue reading Grey Zone Warfare
Mission Aspides-EU launches Red Sea mission
Source-This post on Mission Aspides-EU launches Red Sea mission is based on the article “EU launches Red Sea mission as U.S. ship attacked twice” published in “The Hindu” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The European Union has recently launched a Red Sea mission named Mission Aspides, which aims to protect shipping in… Continue reading Mission Aspides-EU launches Red Sea mission
Munich Security conference 2024
Source-This post on Munich Security Conference 2024 has been created based on the article “Munich Security Conference 2024: India is non-west but not anti-west, says EAM S Jaishankar” published in “WION” on 18 February 2024. Why in the news? World leaders have gathered for the Sixtieth (60th) Munich Security Conference, amidst the growing concerns about… Continue reading Munich Security conference 2024
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)- India rejects EFTA’s data exclusivity demand in trade talks
Source-This post on European Free Trade Association (EFTA)- India rejects EFTA’s data exclusivity demand in trade talks is based on the article “India rejects EFTA’s data exclusivity demand in trade pact talks” published in “Financial Express” on 16th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India rejected the European Free Trade Association’s (EFTA) request for ‘data… Continue reading European Free Trade Association (EFTA)- India rejects EFTA’s data exclusivity demand in trade talks
Weimar Triangle
Source-This post on Weimar Triangle is based on the article “Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia and Trump” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the foreign ministers of Poland, France, and Germany met to discuss reviving the Weimar Triangle. They… Continue reading Weimar Triangle
‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact
Source-This post on ‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact is based on the article “Thorny clause in ripening India-European Free Trade Association deal may hit generic drug industry” published in “The Hindu” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? A ‘Specific duration’ clause in a free trade agreement draft being discussed between India and… Continue reading ‘Specific duration’ clause in India-EFTA pact
India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty
Source-This post on India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty is based on the article “Govt signs bilateral investment treaty with UAE to promote investments” published in “Business Standard” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a significant bilateral investment treaty during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit.… Continue reading India-UAE Bilateral investment Treaty
Kaladan multimodal Project
Source-This post on Kaladan multimodal Project has been created based on the article” 98% Of Kaladan Project’s Cross-Border Road In Mizoram Now complete: Official” published in” REALTYNXT” 28 January 2024. Why in the news? Kaladan project is getting delayed due to ongoing Political crisis in Myanmar. About Kaladan multimodal Project Background-The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport… Continue reading Kaladan multimodal Project
