Contents1 What is the News? 2 What is the status of the 27-point action plan? 3 About Financial Action Task Force (FATF): 4 Listing by FATF: What is the News? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan in its “grey list”. Background: The FATF had issued the 27-point action plan after placing Pakistan on the ‘Grey… Continue reading Pakistan to remain on FATF greylist
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.
Tibet gets first bullet train, links Lhasa to India border
What is the news? China has started operating the first bullet train line in Tibet, connecting the provincial capital Lhasa with Nyingchi – a strategically located Tibetan border town close to Arunachal Pradesh. Lhasa-Nyingchi rail line Train link would connect the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region to the border city of Nyingchi with a travel time of three and a half hours. … Continue reading Tibet gets first bullet train, links Lhasa to India border
Russia, U.K. spar over Black Sea incident
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About Black Sea:3 Connecting water bodies: 4 Meromictic Basin: What is the News? Russia has accused the UK of spreading lies over a warship confrontation in the Black Sea.It has warned Britain that it would respond more firmly to any further provocative actions by the British Navy off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea. … Continue reading Russia, U.K. spar over Black Sea incident
India proposes action against LeT, Jaish within SCO framework
Contents1 What is the News? 2 Important Facts mentioned in the meeting 3 International North-South Transport Corridor(INSTC): 4 Ashgabat Agreement What is the News? India’s National Security Advisor(NSA) has attended a meeting of NSAs from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) member countries in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan. Important Facts mentioned in the meeting Financial Action Task Force (FATF): The Financial Action Task… Continue reading India proposes action against LeT, Jaish within SCO framework
Google hit with European Union antitrust probe on ad-tech dominance
Synopsis: Google faces a European Union enquiry into its advertising technology. Introduction What is Anti-Trust Policy? EU developed its Antitrust policy based on Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Article 101 prohibits anti-competitive agreements between two or more independent market operators. Article 102 prohibits abusive behaviour by companies holding a dominant position on any given… Continue reading Google hit with European Union antitrust probe on ad-tech dominance
IN-EUNAVFOR (Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force) Exercise in Gulf Of Aden
What is the News? The IN-EUNAVFOR (Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force) Exercise is being conducted in the Gulf Of Aden for the first time. About IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise: The IN-EUNAVFOR exercise is being conducted for the first time. Aim: To enhance and improve war-fighting skills. It also aims to promote their ability as an… Continue reading IN-EUNAVFOR (Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force) Exercise in Gulf Of Aden
Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR
What is the News? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements. About Global Trends Report: The Global Trends Report is an annual report. UNHCR publishes this report. Purpose: The report counts and tracks the numbers of refugees, internally displaced people. It also tracks people who have… Continue reading Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR
“Global Peace Index 2021” Released
What is the News? The 15th edition of Global Peace Index 2021 has been released. About Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank. Aim: The index presents the most comprehensive analysis of trends in peace. It ranks countries according to their levels… Continue reading “Global Peace Index 2021” Released
“World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
Contents1 What is the news?2 Key Findings of World Competitiveness Index 2021:3 Key Findings Related to India:4 Qualities of higher-ranked countries What is the news? World Competitiveness Index 2021 has been released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). About World Competitiveness Index The World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Released… Continue reading “World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Discussions during the summit:4 About New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty): What is the News? U.S President and Russian President have concluded their Great Power summit meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Key Discussions during the summit: Return of Ambassadors: The US and Russia will return their Ambassadors to their… Continue reading Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
