Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. What is the News? Sri Lanka has approved the arrival of a Chinese satellite-tracking vessel named “Yuan Wang 5” to its southern Chinese-funded Hambantota port.… Continue reading Yuan Wang 5: Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?
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.
Why does the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh remain unresolved?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why does the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh remain unresolved?” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. What is the News? The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh has been at the centre of three major wars and multiple clashes for decades. The recent flare-up began… Continue reading Why does the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh remain unresolved?
India, Malaysia begin four-day air exercise Udarashakti
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Malaysia begin four-day air exercise Udarashakti” published in The Hindu on 13th August 2022. What is the News? An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has left for Malaysia to participate in a bilateral exercise ‘Udarashakti’ with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). What is Exercise Udarashakti?… Continue reading India, Malaysia begin four-day air exercise Udarashakti
Global Employment Trends for Youth: Youth employment deteriorated in India: ILO report
Source: The post is based on the article “Youth employment deteriorated in India: ILO report” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 Global findings2.2 Findings related to India What is the News? The International Labour Organisation(ILO) has released the Global Employment… Continue reading Global Employment Trends for Youth: Youth employment deteriorated in India: ILO report
Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world” published in Livemint on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from these reports?3 What are the risks of cryptocurrencies?4 What are the measures suggested by the report? What is… Continue reading Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world
Audio Visual Co-production Treaty: India, Australia to sign film treaty
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
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?
