Source: The post is based on the article “IMF announces $3-b credit facility to revive Lanka’s economy” published in Indian Express on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has cleared a $3-billion-Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka. What is an Extended Fund Facility(EFF)? Setup by: International Monetary Fund(IMF) Purpose:… Continue reading IMF announces $3-b credit facility to revive Lanka’s economy
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.
Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index
Source: The post is based on the article “Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index” published in Indian Express on 19th March 2023 What is the News? The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report 2022 has been released. What is the Global Terrorism Index(GTI)? Global Terrorism Index(GTI) is… Continue reading Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index
Rush to study abroad: What the numbers say on Indian students, their countries of preference
Source: The post is based on the article “Rush to study abroad: What the numbers say on Indian students, their countries of preference” published in Indian Express on 20th March 2023 What is the News? Some 700 Indian students are facing deportation from Canada after admission offer letters provided by an immigration agency were established… Continue reading Rush to study abroad: What the numbers say on Indian students, their countries of preference
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’
Source: The post is based on the article “International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?… Continue reading International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’
US Senate resolution for underlining backing India on McMahon Line: What is the McMahon Line?
Source: The post is based on the article “US Senate resolution for underlining backing India on McMahon Line: What is the McMahon Line?” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? Two United States Senators have introduced a resolution in the upper chamber of Congress reiterating that the US recognises the McMahon… Continue reading US Senate resolution for underlining backing India on McMahon Line: What is the McMahon Line?
Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries” published in Down To Earth on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded with the adoption of the ‘Doha Political Declaration’… Continue reading Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries
India remains biggest arms importer between 2018-22 despite drop in overall imports
Source: The post is based on the article “India remains biggest arms importer between 2018-22 despite drop in overall imports” published in The Hindu on 14th March 2023 What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers 2022”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading India remains biggest arms importer between 2018-22 despite drop in overall imports
Wagner Group of mercenaries: Why Joe Biden and US Congress are at odds over designating it a ‘terrorist’ group
Source: The post is based on the article “Wagner Group of mercenaries: Why Joe Biden and US Congress are at odds over designating it a ‘terrorist’ group” published in Indian Express on 14th March 2023 What is the News? Tensions are escalating between the United States President and the US Congress as they debate over… Continue reading Wagner Group of mercenaries: Why Joe Biden and US Congress are at odds over designating it a ‘terrorist’ group
Milestone in India and Australia reach Critical Minerals Investment Partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “Milestone in India and Australia reach Critical Minerals Investment Partnership” published in PIB on 13th March 2023. What is the News? India and Australia have taken a significant step towards investing in critical minerals projects to develop supply chains between the two countries. What are Critical Minerals?… Continue reading Milestone in India and Australia reach Critical Minerals Investment Partnership
India, U.S. to launch a semiconductor sub-committee
Source: The post is based on the article “India, U.S. to launch a semiconductor sub-committee” published in The Hindu on 11th March 2023. What is the News? India-US bilateral Commercial Dialogue 2023 was held during the visit of US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to India. What is India-US bilateral Commercial Dialogue? Co-chaired by: India’s… Continue reading India, U.S. to launch a semiconductor sub-committee
