Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Project:3 Why has the US opposed the Pipeline Project?4 Why has the US now approved the Project? What is the News? The United States has now signaled its approval for the completion of a Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany.… Continue reading Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
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.
Indian Navy exercise with UK’s Royal Navy carrier strike group
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Passage Exercise(PASSEX):3 India-UK PASSEX Exercise:4 Other Exercises between India and UK: What is the News? The Indian Navy took part in a bilateral Passage Exercise(PASSEX) with the UK Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group(CSG)-21 in the Bay of Bengal. Passage Exercise(PASSEX): Passage Exercise will take place between the two… Continue reading Indian Navy exercise with UK’s Royal Navy carrier strike group
UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 When was Liverpool added to UNESCO World Heritage Site?3 Why has it been removed from the World Heritage Site list ?4 Impact of this move on Liverpool:5 Significance of this move: What is the News? The English city of Liverpool has been removed from UNESCO’s list of… Continue reading UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Investment in Afghanistan:3 Bilateral Trade:4 India’s Projects in Afghanistan:5 Ongoing Projects: What is the News? Taliban’s possible takeover in Afghanistan threatens not just India’s diplomatic stakes in Afghanistan, but also 20 years and $3 billion worth of Indian investment in various projects — dams, roads, trade… Continue reading Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Rail Cargo movement between India and Nepal gets a big boost
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the revised agreement contain?3 Significance of this revised agreement:4 About Rail Services Agreement (RSA),2004: What is the News? India and Nepal have signed a Letter of Exchange(LoE) to revise the 2004 India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement(RSA). What does the revised agreement contain? The revised agreement allows all… Continue reading Rail Cargo movement between India and Nepal gets a big boost
India-UK hold Financial Market dialogue via virtual mode
Source: PIB What is the News? India and the United Kingdom(UK) held the inaugural meeting of the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue virtually. About India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue: India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue was established at the 10th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in October 2020 to deepen bilateral ties in the financial sector. The dialogue was… Continue reading India-UK hold Financial Market dialogue via virtual mode
Cairn says it has got court nod to attach 20 Indian assets in Paris
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Britain’s Cairn Energy Company has secured an order from a French court authorising the freezing of 20 Indian government properties in Paris valued at over 20 million euros. What is the issue all about? In 2006-07, Cairn UK had transferred shares of Cairn India Holdings to Cairn India,… Continue reading Cairn says it has got court nod to attach 20 Indian assets in Paris
Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure:3 Deaths due to other Hazardous Chemicals:4 Disability-adjusted life-years lost too What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released estimates on the Impact of hazardous chemicals on Public Health. Key Findings: Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure: Deaths due… Continue reading Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
China goes malaria-free with multi-pronged health strategy
Source: The Hindu What is the News? China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization(WHO). This is a huge success for China, as it used to report 30 million cases of Malaria annually in the 1940s. Malaria Free Status for China: China is the first country in the WHO Western… Continue reading China goes malaria-free with multi-pronged health strategy
COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has released a report titled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems”. Key Findings of the Report: COVID-19 has affected labour markets around the world. This has impacted the employment prospects for the youth more than those… Continue reading COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
