Source: The post is based on the article “In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? China’s population has decreased for the first time in more than 60 years. About China’s Declining Population According to data published by the National Bureau of… Continue reading In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
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.
UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
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
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. What is the News? Swedish state-owned mining company, LKAB has announced that it has discovered more than one million tonnes of 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. What is the News? India’s trade deficit with China has crossed $100 billion for the first time in 2022. What is Trade Deficit? Click Here to read About Trade Deficit… 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. What is the News? The 13th India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum (TPF) was held in Washington. What are the key issues discussed in the India-US TPF?… 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
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 What is the News? From 1st January 2023, Croatia has switched to the European currency – the euro – and joined Europe’s border-free Schengen zone. Note: Croatia entered the… 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
