What is the News? French President has asked for forgiveness for his country’s role in the Rwanda Genocide, 1994. Contents1 About Rwanda Genocide, 1994:2 Sequence of Events:3 Immediate Cause of Genocide:4 How did the conflict end?5 What role did France play during the Rwanda Genocide 1994? About Rwanda Genocide, 1994: The “Rwandan Genocide” refers to… Continue reading Rwanda Genocide 1994 – French President Seeks forgiveness
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.
UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Golden Visa?3 Why this move by the UAE Government?4 Significance for India: What is the News? Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has received his golden visa from the UAE government. What is a Golden Visa? The Golden Visa system was introduced by the United Arab Emirates(UAE) Government in… Continue reading UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What did the Global Study on the Origin of Covid-19 found?4 India’s stand on WHO’s study: What is the News? India has welcomed the global study on the origin of Covid-19 convened by the World Health Organisation(WHO). However, India demanded initiating further studies in order to reach robust conclusions.… Continue reading WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
India Abstains on “UNHRC Resolution” to Probe in Gaza Violence
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the UNHRC Resolution:4 Why has India abstained from voting on the resolution? What is the News? India has abstained from voting on the resolution at the UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC) on Gaza. The resolution calls for the setting up of the Commission of Inquiry on human rights violations… Continue reading India Abstains on “UNHRC Resolution” to Probe in Gaza Violence
Centre Plans “One-Stop Centres” in Foreign Countries to Help Women
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About One Stop Centres(OSCs) in Foreign Countries:4 About One Stop Centre(OSC) Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has decided to set up One Stop Centres (OSCs) in foreign countries. These centers will provide assistance to Indian women who are survivors of gender-based violence.… Continue reading Centre Plans “One-Stop Centres” in Foreign Countries to Help Women
EU leaders agree to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Highlights of the Summit: During the Summit:4 About European Union(EU): What is the News? The European Union(EU) countries have gathered in Brussels, Belgium for a two-day summit. During the summit the EU leaders has agreed to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines Key Highlights of the Summit:… Continue reading EU leaders agree to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
“One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has formed a One Health High-Level Expert Panel. About One Health High-Level Expert Panel: Purpose: The panel has been formed to study the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. Such as H5N1, avian influenza, MERS, Ebola, Zika and possibly the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19). Mandate of the Panel:… Continue reading “One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases
Union Minister virtually Chairs 74th “World Health Assembly”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World Health Assembly:4 About WHO Executive Board: What is the News? As the Chairman of WHO Executive Board, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare of India has virtually chaired the 74th World Health Assembly. WHO Decision Making Bodies: The World Health Organisation(WHO) is governed by two decision-making… Continue reading Union Minister virtually Chairs 74th “World Health Assembly”
“Global Health Summit 2021” adopted “Rome Declaration”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Global Health Summit 2021:4 Rome Declaration:5 Key Features of the Rome Declaration: What is the News? The Virtual Global Health Summit 2021 is being held in Rome, Italy. About Global Health Summit 2021: Global Health Summit was organised by Italy in its role as president of the G20… Continue reading “Global Health Summit 2021” adopted “Rome Declaration”
Lithuania quits China’s “17+1 cooperation forum”
What is the News? Lithuania has pulled out of China’s 17+1 cooperation forum with central and eastern European states. About 17+1 cooperation forum: The 17+1 cooperation forum is a China-led initiative founded in the year 2012. Aim: The aim is to expand cooperation between China and the Central and Eastern European(CEE) member countries. This is… Continue reading Lithuania quits China’s “17+1 cooperation forum”
