Source– This post on Sittwe Port- India’s second overseas port is based on the article “India secures second overseas port: Sittwe agreement approved by MEA” published in “Business Standard” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India has gained the right to operate its second overseas port, Sittwe in Myanmar. India Ports Global… Continue reading Sittwe Port- India’s second overseas port
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.
India-Israel G2G mobility agreement
Source-This post on India-Israel G2G mobility agreement is based on the article “India urges Israel to ensure safety and well-being of Indian workers” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? India has asked Israel to guarantee the safety of Indian citizens being sent to the conflict-affected country under a government-to-government… Continue reading India-Israel G2G mobility agreement
US-UK agreement on AI safety testing
Source-This post on US-UK agreement on AI safety testing is based on the article “The US and the UK sign agreement on AI safety testing: What is the deal?” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? The United States and the United Kingdom have recently signed an agreement to… Continue reading US-UK agreement on AI safety testing
Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)
Source-This post on Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount) is based on the article “Sensing China threat, India joins race to mine new sea patch” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India applied for rights to explore two vast tracts in the Indian Ocean seabed. The application to explore… Continue reading Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)
PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan
Source-This post on PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan is based on the article “With Bhutan’s Gelephu project in mind, India to double assistance to ₹10,000 crore for next 5 years” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd March 2024. Why in the News? During his recent visit to Bhutan, PM Modi… Continue reading PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum
Source-This post on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum has been created based on the article “4th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum organized in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 21 March 2024. Why in the news? The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was recently convened in New Delhi on March… Continue reading Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum
Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to Philippines
Source– This post on Washington’s “ironclad commitment” is based on the article “Blinken stresses ‘ironclad’ support for the Philippines” published in “The Hindu” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to help the Philippines. This commitment was made in the backdrop of recent clashes… Continue reading Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to Philippines
Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project
Source-This post on Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project is based on the article “How the United States plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? The United States, as part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) project, is planning to construct a floating… Continue reading Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) Project
Yaounde Declaration
Source-This post on Yaounde Declaration is based on the article “Yaounde Declaration: Health ministers of 11 African countries commit to end malaria deaths” published in “DownToEarth” on 10th March 2024. Why in the News? Health ministers from African nations grappling with the heaviest malaria burdens have recently signed the Yaounde Declaration. It aims to eradicate… Continue reading Yaounde Declaration
India-EFTA trade deal
Source-This post on India-EFTA trade deal has been created based on the article “India signs trade agreement with EFTA: Why it marks a shift, could be a template for bigger deals” published in “The Indian Express” on 11 March 2024. Why in the news? India has recently signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with four… Continue reading India-EFTA trade deal