What is the News? India has joined the G20 ‘Troika’. What is Troika? Troika refers to the top grouping within the G20 that consists of the current, previous and incoming presidencies. Currently, Troika consists of Indonesia, Italy, and India – the current, previous and incoming G20 Presidencies respectively. G20 Presidency Indonesia has assumed the G20… Continue reading India joins G20’s Troika with Indonesia and Italy
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: Barbados – the world’s newest republic
What is the News? Nearly 400 years after the country became a British colony, Barbados has become the world’s newest republic. This was done after Barbados removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles. What is the history of Barbados as a British Colony? Barbados first… Continue reading Explained: Barbados – the world’s newest republic
Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
What is the News? The Ganga Connect exhibition that has been running across the UK has successfully concluded in London. What was the objective of the Ganga Connect Exhibition? The primary objective of the Ganga Connect exhibition was to engage with the UK community and major support has been received from community members from all… Continue reading Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
What is the News? The Russian President will come to India for the 21st annual summit between India and Russia. During this visit, many deals and agreements are expected to be signed. What are the deals and agreements expected to be signed between India and Russia? 2+2 Meeting: India’s Defence Minister and External affairs minister… Continue reading From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive Afghan govt
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has chaired the 18th meeting of the foreign ministers of the Russia-India-China(RIC) group. During the meeting, the three countries have called for a) ensuring that Afghanistan’s territory is not used to attack any country b) the formation of a truly inclusive government and c) immediate aid to… Continue reading India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive Afghan govt
Science Ministers from India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology held an online meeting with the United Kingdom (UK) Science Minister wherein the two discussed Green Energy collaboration between the two countries. India-UK Science & Technology (S&T) collaboration India-UK Science & Technology(S&T) collaboration has been growing at a rapid pace and the joint research… Continue reading Science Ministers from India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
Digital tax for US companies to stay until OECD pact comes into force
What is the News? India and US have agreed on a “transitional approach” to digital service tax imposed by the Indian Government. Background In 2016, India had introduced a 6% equalisation levy for digital advertising services. Later, in April 2020, it widened the scope to impose a 2% tax on non-resident e-commerce players. However, the… Continue reading Digital tax for US companies to stay until OECD pact comes into force
Number of countries veering towards authoritarianism on rise: report
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Global State of Democracy Report 2021 3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What is the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance(IDEA)? What is the News? The Global State of Democracy Report 2021 has been released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. About Global… Continue reading Number of countries veering towards authoritarianism on rise: report
India-built Jaffna Cultural Centre awaits inauguration
What is the news? Nearly two years after its construction, the India-funded Jaffna Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province is still awaiting inauguration. Built with an Indian grant of $11 million, the center was envisaged as a public space to promote, preserve and foster the cultural heritage of Jaffna and serve as a hub… Continue reading India-built Jaffna Cultural Centre awaits inauguration
Second Chinese village along Arunachal border: Satellite images
What is the News? According to reports, China has constructed a second village along the disputed border in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the Indian Army has said that the location of this enclave was north of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in Chinese-held territory. Moreover, this strategy of construction of villages shows China’s salami-slicing tactics to… Continue reading Second Chinese village along Arunachal border: Satellite images
