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
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.
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
U.K. ship on permanent deployment in Indo-Pacific makes first port call in India
Source: The post is based on the article “U.K. ship on permanent deployment in Indo-Pacific makes first port call in India” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 What is the News? The UK Royal Navy’s offshore patrol vessel, HMS Tamar, sailed to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as part of its permanent deployment… Continue reading U.K. ship on permanent deployment in Indo-Pacific makes first port call in India
Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
Source: The post is based on the article “India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? India has taken over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU). What is the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU)? Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU) is an intergovernmental… Continue reading Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area
Source: The post is based on the article “Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area” published in TOI on 30th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Euro area?3 How will Croatia benefit from joining the Eurozone?4 What is the Schengen zone? What is the News? From 1st… Continue reading Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area
Ukrainian President speaks to PM Modi about G20, thanks India for aid and UN support
Source: The post is based on the article “Ukrainian President speaks to PM Modi about G20, thanks India for aid and UN support” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ukraine President spoke to the Indian Prime Minister to discuss India’s ongoing G-20 Presidency and Ukraine’s “10-point Peace Plan”.… Continue reading Ukrainian President speaks to PM Modi about G20, thanks India for aid and UN support
