What is the News? The US and Russia will be participating in India’s biggest maritime exercise named “Milan-2022” amidst escalating tensions between them over Ukraine. What is Exercise Milan? Exercise Milan is a biennial multilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy. It was first held in the year 1995 in the Andaman and Nicobar… Continue reading Exercise Milan: Amidst tense Ukraine standoff, US & Russia to take part in India’s largest naval exercise
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.
Quad meet focuses on Indo-Pacific cooperation
What is the News? Quad has recently held its fourth ministerial meeting in Melbourne, Australia. Read here: Quad Ministers set to meet in Australia What are the key outcomes of the Quad summit? On terrorism: Group requested countries not to let use their territories to launch terror attacks. They also condemned the terrorist attacks in India, including the… Continue reading Quad meet focuses on Indo-Pacific cooperation
India, Australia set to finalise mini FTA
What is the News? India and Australia will be finalising a mini Free Trade Agreement(FTA) called the Early Harvest Agreement. Note: An Early Harvest deal is a precursor to an FTA in which the trading partners reduce tariff barriers on limited goods to promote trade. What will be covered in the Early Harvest Agreement? The… Continue reading India, Australia set to finalise mini FTA
Why USFDA has Indian generic drug cos worried
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 manufacturing plants. This could be a litmus test for Indian generic drug makers. What is the surprise inspection project announced by USFDA? The USFDA will conduct unannounced inspections of manufacturing plants… Continue reading Why USFDA has Indian generic drug cos worried
China Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement
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 a bilateral project between Pakistan and China. It is part of OBOR (One Belt One Road) initiative of China. The corridor links Xinjiang with Gwadar, and also passes… 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
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 the Russian position. What is the Russia-Ukraine Conflict? Click Here to read about it What had happened at the UNSC regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue? The United States had requested an open… 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
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. What is the COMPETES Act, 2022? Aim: a) To open up new vistas for talented individuals from across the world with a new start-up visa and b) To make the… 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
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 by China on the Pangong Tso. Where is China building the bridge? China is building the bridge on the north bank… Continue reading Explained: Strategic significance of bridge China is building on Pangong Tso
