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
Category: Factly: IR
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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
Union Minister unveils digital innovation alliance for G20
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister unveils digital innovation alliance for G20” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology has launched the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) and a “Stay Safe Online” Campaign. What is the G20 Digital… Continue reading Union Minister unveils digital innovation alliance for G20
Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing the Urban 20 event under the G20 Presidency of India. What is Urban 20 (U20)? Urban-20 (U20)… Continue reading Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India
About global minimum tax: The minimum tax on big businesses
Source: The post is based on the article “The minimum tax on big businesses” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What have EU members agreed on?3 What is the need for a global minimum tax?4 How do the countries view global minimum tax?5 What are the benefits and… Continue reading About global minimum tax: The minimum tax on big businesses
