What is the News? The UNESCO Science Report(USR) has been released. Contents1 About UNESCO Science Report(USR):2 UNESCO Science Report(USR) on India:3 Density of Scientists and Engineers:4 R&D by Government and Private Sector:5 Scientific Publications:6 Recommendations: About UNESCO Science Report(USR): UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report. It is published every five years by the United… Continue reading UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
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.
Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the China-Taiwan issue?4 Relations between China and Taiwan: What is the News? China has flown 28 fighter jets towards the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Taiwan has called the Chinese action the largest incursion to date. About Taiwan: Taiwan is an island on the southern coast of China.… Continue reading Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense
What is the News? The NATO Summit was held recently in Brussels. During the summit, countries agreed to step up their collective defence against threats from all directions. Key Outcomes of NATO Summit NATO summit concluded on the following points:- It will respond to Russia’s increasing nuclear arsenal. Further, It called on Iran to stop… Continue reading NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense
“World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released
What is the News? The 10th edition of the World Giving Index (WGI) 2021 has been released. About World Giving Index(WGI): The World Giving Index(WGI) is published by the Charities Aid Foundation(CAF). Parameters: The index provides combined insight into the scope and nature of giving around the world. It looks at three aspects of giving behavior… Continue reading “World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released
“SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are the key findings of the SIPRI Yearbook 2021?4 Other reports on nuclear arsenal: What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) has released the SIPRI Yearbook 2021. The report assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading “SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”
G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Internet Shutdowns all over the world:3 Examples of Internet Shutdowns in India:4 What was the original G7 statement on Internet Shutdown?5 What were India’s objections to the G7 statement?6 Was the G7 statement on Internet shutdown changed then? What is the News? The G7 countries statement on the Internet Shutdown… Continue reading G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are the key outcomes of the summit?4 Build Back Better World(B3W) Initiative: What is the News? The 47th Group of Seven(G7) summit has concluded in Cornwall, UK. India also virtually participated in the summit as a guest country. What are the key outcomes of the summit? On Covid-19… Continue reading Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit
“Small Island Developing States” faced most GDP loss in 2020: UN report
What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released a report titled “Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures”. The report highlights the numerous challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Key Findings of the Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures Report: Small island developing states(SIDS) faced thrice as much fall… Continue reading “Small Island Developing States” faced most GDP loss in 2020: UN report
El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did El Salvador make Bitcoin a legal currency?3 Concerns against this move:4 About Bitcoin: What is the News? El Salvador is planning to make Bitcoin a legal currency. If made, then El Salvador will be the first country in the world to officially classify Bitcoin as a legal currency.… Continue reading El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill of 2020:3 What was the issue?4 What would have happened if Pakistan had not passed this bill?5 Are decisions of the ICJ binding? What is the News? Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill… Continue reading Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal
