Category: Factly: IR

Source: The post is based on the article “Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers” published in “The Hindu” on 4th December 2023 Why in the News? Ukraine has accused Russia of violating the Geneva Convention by executing two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers who had signaled their intention to surrender. What is the Geneva… Continue reading Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers

Source- This post is based on the article “Sri Lanka reaches agreement with India, Paris Club on debt treatment” published in “The Hindu ” on 29th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently, Sri Lanka has reached a preliminary debt restructuring deal with India and the Paris Club group of creditors, paving the way for… Continue reading Paris Club Group of Creditors

Source: The post is based on the article “Top ISRO scientist V R Lalithambika conferred with highest civilian French honour for space cooperation initiatives” published in “Indian Express” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? V R Lalithambika (ISRO scientist) was recently honored with the Legion of Honour Award for promoting Indo-French space cooperation.… Continue reading Legion of Honour Award: ISRO scientist Lalithambika conferred highest French civilian award

Source: The post is based on the article “Near Space Command built by China: What is it and why should the world be alarmed?” published in “Wion” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? China has reportedly established the world’s first ‘Near-Space Command’. What is the Near Space Command established by China? 1) Near… Continue reading Near Space Command built by China: What is it and why should the world be alarmed?