Source-This post on MQ-9B drone deal is based on the article “Biden administration formally notifies U.S. Congress of possible 31 MQ-9B UAV sale to India” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the U.S. Congress was officially informed of the potential sale of 31 MQ-9B high-altitude long-endurance armed Unmanned… Continue reading MQ-9B drone deal
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.
Volt Typhoon
Source-This post on Volt typhoon has been created based on the article “FBI shuts down China’s ‘Volt Typhoon’ hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure” published in “CNBC” on 31 January 2024. Why in the news? The USA government has shut down a major China-backed hacking group that was working to compromise U.S. cyber infrastructure. About Volt Typhoon… Continue reading Volt Typhoon
Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
Source-This post on India increases allocation for Maldives is based on the article “India increasing allocation for Maldives, ₹400 crore revised to ₹770.9 crore” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February, 2024. Why in the News? In the interim budget of 2024, Maldives received a significant portion of the annual allocation for the Ministry of… Continue reading Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
INS Sumitra
Source- This post on INS Sumitra has been created based on the article “Indian Navy warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked off Somalia coast” published in “INDIA TODAY” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra has recently rescued fishermen hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and the… Continue reading INS Sumitra
UNRWA: United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees
Source-This post is based on the article “What is UNRWA, and why have Western countries paused its funding amid Gaza war?” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? The United States and eight other Western nations, which contributed over half of UNRWA’s 2022 budget, withdrew their funding. This action… Continue reading UNRWA: United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees
India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap
Source-This post is based on the article “India-France defence ties take a bigger leap” published in “The Hindu” on 27th January 2024. Why in the News? India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap, During the recent visit of the French President, India and France have announced a ‘defense industrial roadmap’. What is The Defence Industrial Roadmap?… Continue reading India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap
ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
Source-This post is based on the article “ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in The News? Recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into the region. What… Continue reading ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality
Source-This post is based on the article “India sets up alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality” published in “The Economic Times” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality, India has recently launched the ‘Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality’ at the 2024 World Economic… Continue reading Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality
FAO’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI)
Source-This post is based on the article “India elected vice-chair of UN fisheries body amid countries calling out China’s illegal fishing” published in “The Print” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India has been appointed as the first vice-chair of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee… Continue reading FAO’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI)
Boeing India Engineering, & Technology Campus (BIETC) set up in Bengaluru
Source-This post is based on the article “PM Modi unveils Boeing’s global engineering, technology campus in Bengaluru” published in “Business Standard” on 20th January. Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated US aerospace giant Boeing’s global engineering and technology campus in Bengaluru. About the campus The new state-of-the-art Boeing India Engineering and… Continue reading Boeing India Engineering, & Technology Campus (BIETC) set up in Bengaluru
