Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CPEC?3 What is the purpose of the second phase of the CPEC?4 What are the concerns for Pakistan related to CPEC? What is the News? Pakistan has signed a new agreement with China to begin the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC). What is CPEC? CPEC is… Continue reading China Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement
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.
A border move that will only bolster China
News: Indian Army Chief, in a recent interview, said that out of the six friction points (in Ladakh), five have been solved. Why the statement is a cause of concern? Friction points which Army Chief talks about are Depsang, Galwan, Hot Springs, Gogra, North bank of Pangong Tso, Kailash Range, and Demchok. According to him,… Continue reading A border move that will only bolster China
At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?3 What had happened at the UNSC regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue?4 What was India’s statement at the UNSC on the Russia-Ukraine issue? What is the News? At the UN Security Council, India has played a tightrope walk on the Russia-Ukraine issue, with a slight tilt towards… Continue reading At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope
Explained: The America COMPETES Act, and how it could increase opportunities for Indians in the US
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the COMPETES Act, 2022?3 What are the key provisions of the COMPETES Act,2022?4 What is the significance of the COMPETES Act for India? What is the News? The United States has unveiled the ambitious America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act, 2022.… Continue reading Explained: The America COMPETES Act, and how it could increase opportunities for Indians in the US
India-Central Asia Virtual Summit
What is the News? The Prime Minister has hosted the India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. What is the India-Central Asia Summit? It is the first of its kind engagement between India and the Central Asian countries at the level of leaders. The summit was attended by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan… Continue reading India-Central Asia Virtual Summit
Explained: Strategic significance of bridge China is building on Pangong Tso
Contents1 What is the News?2 Where is China building the bridge?3 How will this bridge help China?4 What is India’s response? What is the News? The ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh has led to the construction of infrastructure on both sides of the India-China border. One of the latest constructions is a bridge being built… Continue reading Explained: Strategic significance of bridge China is building on Pangong Tso
India & Denmark agree to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen
What is the News? India and Denmark have agreed to initiate joint research and development on green fuels, including green hydrogen. This joint research is a part of the already adopted Green Strategic Partnership – Action Plan 2020-2025. What is the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership? India-Denmark had launched the Green Strategic Partnership during the virtual… Continue reading India & Denmark agree to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen
Experts from India and Israel suggested expanding scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D & Technological Innovation Fund(I4F)
What is the News? At the 8th Governing body meeting of the India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund(I4F), India and Israel approved three joint R&D projects and deliberated on widening the scope of the I4F programme. What are three joint projects approved under the I4F Programme The three projects are: ‘Centrally Monitored IoT Nanosensors… Continue reading Experts from India and Israel suggested expanding scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D & Technological Innovation Fund(I4F)
World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022: Global unemployment projected to stand at 207 million in 2022: ILO
What is the News? The International Labour Organisation(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022. The report examines the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on global and regional trends in employment, unemployment and labour force participation as well as on job quality, informal employment and working poverty. What are the key… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022: Global unemployment projected to stand at 207 million in 2022: ILO
PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda
What is the News? The Prime Minister has delivered a ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key highlights of his address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda? India as Pharmacy to the World: India has exported essential medicines and vaccines by following its vision… Continue reading PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda
