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
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.
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?
IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia
Source: The post is based on the article “IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia” published in Indian Express on 1st August 2022. What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) will be participating in Exercise Pitch Black. What is Exercise Pitch Black? Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial exercise hosted by the… Continue reading IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia
Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives
Source: The post is based on the article “Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? Maldives President is on a visit to India. During his visit, both the countries reviewed bilateral ties and signed several agreements. What are the key highlights from… Continue reading Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives
UN declares access to clean, healthy environment as universal human right
Source: The post is based on the article “UN declares access to clean, healthy environment as universal human right” published in Down To Earth on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The United Nations(UN) has passed a resolution declaring every person on the planet has the Right to live in a clean, healthy environment.… Continue reading UN declares access to clean, healthy environment as universal human right
