Source: The post is based on the article “India, Australia to sign film treaty” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an Audio Visual Co-production Treaty between India and Australia which is aimed at facilitating joint production of films between the two… Continue reading Audio Visual Co-production Treaty: India, Australia to sign film treaty
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.
Cabinet approves ratification of the eleventh Additional protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves ratification of the eleventh Additional protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union” published in PIB on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal… Continue reading Cabinet approves ratification of the eleventh Additional protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union
Union Agriculture Minister lays the foundation stone for Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Agriculture Minister lays the foundation stone for Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables” published in PIB on 8th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables3 What is the reason behind choosing Chandauli?4 About India-Israel Agriculture Cooperation What is the… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister lays the foundation stone for Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables
Ex Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise begins in Himachal’s Bakloh
Source: The post is based on the article “Ex Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise begins in Himachal’s Bakloh” published in PIB on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School(SFTS), Bakloh in… Continue reading Ex Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise begins in Himachal’s Bakloh
Explained: What is Taiwan’s ‘porcupine strategy’ to protect itself if China attacks?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Taiwan’s ‘porcupine strategy’ to protect itself if China attacks” published in Indian Express on 8th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Porcupine Strategy?3 What are the three defensive layers in porcupine strategy?4 What is the need for such a strategy?… Continue reading Explained: What is Taiwan’s ‘porcupine strategy’ to protect itself if China attacks?
First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard
Source: The post is based on the article “First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard” published in PIB on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has a US Naval Ship come to India for repair?3 What is the significance of this development?4… Continue reading First ever repair of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard
India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces
Source: The post is based on the article “India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? India has formally commenced cooperation with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). However, the modalities of the exact nature of cooperation are being worked out. Note: At the… Continue reading India begins cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces
Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?” published in Indian Express on 6th August 2022. What is the News? China has begun its live-fire exercise near Taiwan by launching at least 11 ballistic missiles into the country’s coast. This is being done after the US… Continue reading Explained: What are live-fire exercises, recently conducted by China?
Exercise Yudh Abhyas: India, US to carry out mega military exercise in Uttarakhand
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise Yudh Abhyas: India, US to carry out mega military exercise in Uttarakhand” published in Livemint on 4th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Exercise Yudh Abhyas?3 What are the other exercises between India and the US?4 Defence Cooperation between India and US What… Continue reading Exercise Yudh Abhyas: India, US to carry out mega military exercise in Uttarakhand
Explained: What are rare earth elements, and why is India keen to join a global alliance to ensure their supply?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are rare earth elements, and why is India keen to join a global alliance to ensure their supply?” published in Indian Express on 4th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mineral Security Partnership(MSP)?3 Why is India not part of MSP?4 What… Continue reading Explained: What are rare earth elements, and why is India keen to join a global alliance to ensure their supply?
