Source: AIR What is the News? Indian Navy took part in a bilateral exercise named ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy off the coast of Abu Dhabi. About Exercise Zayed Talwar 2021: Exercise Zayed Talwar is a bilateral naval exercise between Indian and UAE Navy. Aim: The exercise is designed to… Continue reading Indian Navy undertakes bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy
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.
U.N creates permanent body to address challenges of racism
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Permanent Forum of People of African Descent:3 The mandate of the Forum:4 Composition of the Forum:5 Significance of the Establishment of this Forum: What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. About… Continue reading U.N creates permanent body to address challenges of racism
India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to collaborate on security
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Four pillars of co-operation4 Other relevant points What is the news? India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have agreed to work on “four pillars” of security cooperation, in a recent virtual meeting of top security officials of the three countries. Background The discussion comes nine months after… Continue reading India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to collaborate on security
Biden govt. non-committal on support for India’s UNSC bid
Source: The Hindu What is The News? While the U.S. has in the past backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Biden administration has remained non-committal on the issue. US opinion on the issue U.S. has offered a qualified support for building a consensus for enlargement of… Continue reading Biden govt. non-committal on support for India’s UNSC bid
Scientists from four BRICS countries to carry out genomic sequencing and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genome Sequencing?3 Why do we need Genome Sequencing and other studies?4 About BRICS Genome Sequencing on Covid-19: What is the News? Indian scientists in partnership with other BRICS countries namely China, Russia and Brazil will carry out the genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2. They will also study… Continue reading Scientists from four BRICS countries to carry out genomic sequencing and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic
India defeats China for ReCAAP elections with Quad on its side
Source: Hindustan Times What is the News? India gave a major defeat to China when the Director-General of Coast Guard, K Natarajan, was elected as the next executive director of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP). About ReCAAP: ReCAAP is the first regional government-to-government agreement to… Continue reading India defeats China for ReCAAP elections with Quad on its side
India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the news?2 What is E-transmission moratorium?3 Issues with the moratorium4 Way forward What is the news? Ahead of Ministerial meeting 12 (MC-12) of WTO, India and South Africa are collaborating for joint effort for review of E-transmission moratorium imposed by WTO. What is E-transmission moratorium? In 1998, WTO member countries… Continue reading India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Program(WFP) has released a new report titled “Hunger Hotspots”. About Hunger Hotspots Report: The Hunger Hotspots Report is an early-warning analysis of countries and situations called hotspots where acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate over the coming months.… Continue reading UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)
Source: PIB What is the News? The 36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT) is being conducted. Indian Naval Ship(INS) Saryu, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel, is participating in the 36th Edition of the CORPAT. About India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT): India and Indonesia have been carrying out Coordinated Patrols (CORPAT) exercise along the International Maritime Boundary… Continue reading 36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)
3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3). About Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3): Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM) is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. Organized by: Iceland and Japan have jointly organized the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM3). It is… Continue reading 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
