Contents1 What is the news?2 About Mitra Shakti3 About JIMEX4 Other exercises between India and Japan What is the news? India take part in 5th edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX and 8th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint exercise Mitra Shakti this week. About Mitra Shakti 8th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint military… Continue reading Bilateral exercises: JIMEX and EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI
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.
Modi visit to US has helped expand economic cooperation
What is the news? Indian PM has visited the USA last month. The meeting was significant because of the Quad leader summit, 1st bilateral engagement with the present US President and speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly. Read more: Quad Leaders’ Summit – Explained, pointwise What are the outcomes of the India-USA meet?… Continue reading Modi visit to US has helped expand economic cooperation
Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
Contents1 What is the news?2 What was the course about?3 How China is influencing Madagascar region?4 How India is facing challenges in influencing Madagascar?5 What does Madagascar seek from India? What is the news? Recently, India held a special training course for 6 Indian Ocean countries Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.… Continue reading Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan
What is the news? A new study has found under- reported debts to the tune of $385 billion in projects carried out in dozens of countries under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a rise in “hidden” debt. The study was conducted by AidData, a development research lab at the College of William &… Continue reading Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan
India, Australia aim to finalise trade pact by end of next year
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the CECA between India and Australia3 About the trade between India and Australia4 What is CECA?5 What is an early harvest trade deal? What is the news? India and Australia are looking to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by the end of 2022, which will help expand… Continue reading India, Australia aim to finalise trade pact by end of next year
4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the closing session of the 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue. What is the Indo-US Health Dialogue? Indo-US Health Dialogue is being hosted by India. The dialogue aims to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in the health sector between the two countries. The… Continue reading 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
Beijing-Lhasa key road link completed
What is the News? China has completed a Lhasa-Nagqu section of the Beijing-Lhasa expressway. What is Beijing–Lhasa Expressway? Beijing–Lhasa Expressway is part of the Chinese national expressway network. It is planned to connect China’s capital Beijing to the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa. It also connects China’s Central Theatre Command with the Western… Continue reading Beijing-Lhasa key road link completed
China says all crypto-related transactions are illegal
What is the News? China has said that all crypto currency transactions in China, including transactions using Bitcoin, will be deemed illegal. China and Cryptocurrency China has been one of the world’s largest crypto-currency markets.This is despite the fact that trading in crypto-currency has officially been banned in China since 2019. However, the recent announcement… Continue reading China says all crypto-related transactions are illegal
Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Havana Syndrome?3 What is the origin of Havana Syndrome?4 What is the cause of Havana Syndrome?5 What are Microwave weapons? What is the News? A US intelligence officer on an Indian trip last month has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. This is the first instance of the phenomenon… Continue reading Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Submarine strategy: Undersea naval prowess is shaping strategic battles, India mustn’t lag behind
Contents1 What is the news? 2 How submarines play a key role? 3 What is the present status of India’s underwater fleet? 4 What is the target that we need to achieve? What is the news? Recently, Australia, US and UK held trilateral security pact named as AUKUS. Under this pact, they are delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Canberra. The aim… Continue reading Submarine strategy: Undersea naval prowess is shaping strategic battles, India mustn’t lag behind
