Source: The post is based on the article “India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh?3 What will be the focus of CEPA negotiations between India and Bangladesh?4 What are the current trade… Continue reading India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost
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.
Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating
Source: The post is based on the article “Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? An Indian Army contingent comprising troops from Gorkha Rifles is participating in the multilateral strategic and command exercise ‘Vostok-2022’ in Russia. What is Exercise Vostok? It is… Continue reading Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating
Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’” published in the Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Mikhail Gorbachev died recently at the age of 92. He came to the leadership of the Soviet Union during Rajiv Gandhi’s Prime Ministership of India. Russian… Continue reading Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’
Exercise Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise concludes in Himachal Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise concludes in Himachal Pradesh” published in PIB on 28th August 2022. What is the News? The 13th edition of India-USA Joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2022 culminated at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh. What is Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR?… Continue reading Exercise Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise concludes in Himachal Pradesh
African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases” published in Down To Earth on 26th August 2022. What is the News? Africa has adopted the PEN-PLUS strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe non-communicable diseases (NCD). What is the PEN-PLUS Strategy?… Continue reading African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases
Supply Chain Ministerial Forum: India adopts joint statement on cooperation on global supply chains
Source: The post is based on the article “India adopts joint statement on cooperation on global supply chains” published in Economic Times on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? The US State Department released a Joint Statement of the 2022 Supply Chain Ministerial Forum, focusing on the global challenge which includes – the COVID-19… Continue reading Supply Chain Ministerial Forum: India adopts joint statement on cooperation on global supply chains
India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the significance of this MoU signed between India and Iran?3 What is the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification… Continue reading India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries
Hunger Stones: Carved in stone: What are these warning signs that Europe’s drought has revealed
Source: The post is based on the article “Carved in stone: What are these warning signs that Europe’s drought has revealed” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Europe is suffering from the worst drought in half a millennium. Rivers have dried up so much that ‘hunger stones’ have… Continue reading Hunger Stones: Carved in stone: What are these warning signs that Europe’s drought has revealed
Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months
Source: The post is based on the article “Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months” published in Down To Earth on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The chief scientist of the World Health Organization(WHO) has said that the draft international pandemic treaty governing prevention, preparedness and response of future pandemics… Continue reading Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months
Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir
Source: The post is based on the article “Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir” published in PIB on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise VINBAX 2022 concluded at Chandimandir, Haryana. What is VINBAX 2022? It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Vietnam. Theme of the… Continue reading Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir
