Contents1 What is the News?2 What will be covered in the Early Harvest Agreement?3 What do Australia and India want in the FTA?4 What is the significance of these negotiations on FTA between India and Australia? What is the News? India and Australia will be finalising a mini Free Trade Agreement(FTA) called the Early Harvest… Continue reading India, Australia set to finalise mini FTA
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 USFDA has Indian generic drug cos worried
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the surprise inspection project announced by USFDA?3 How will this impact Indian generic firms?4 Why has the US announced this surprise inspection project again? What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration(USFDA) has decided to restart an old pilot project of conducting surprise inspections of foreign… Continue reading Why USFDA has Indian generic drug cos worried
China Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement
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
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)
