Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Dahla Dam:4 Dams built by India in Afghanistan: What is the News? Taliban has captured Afghanistan’s second-biggest dam named Dahla Dam. About Dahla Dam: Firstly, Dahla dam is also known as Arghandab Dam. It is located in the Kandahar Province in Afghanistan. Secondly, the dam was built by… Continue reading Taliban captures “Dahla dam” in Afghanistan
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.
World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Migration and Development Brief, 2020”. Contents1 Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief:2 Other Key Findings:3 About Migration and Development Brief Report:4 About Remittances: Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief: Findings Related to India: Firstly, India has received the highest… Continue reading World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
Shakuntala Haraksingh of Indian descent wins “World Food Prize”
What is the News? Dr Shakuntala Haraksingh, a global nutrition expert of Indian descent has won the prestigious 2021 World Food Prize. She was awarded for her research in developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquaculture and food systems. About World Food Prize: Firstly, the World Food Prize is an international honor recognizing the achievements of… Continue reading Shakuntala Haraksingh of Indian descent wins “World Food Prize”
Israel-Palestine “Jerusalem Dispute”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Jerusalem Dispute:4 Current Status of Jerusalem Dispute: What is the News? Israeli armed forces have penetrated Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Haram esh-Sharif in Jerusalem. The event occurred ahead of a march by Zionist nationalists commemorating Israel’s capture of the eastern half of the city in 1967. Jerusalem Dispute: Jerusalem… Continue reading Israel-Palestine “Jerusalem Dispute”
“Volcanic eruption” occurs in Indonesia’s “Mount Sinabung”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Mount Sinabung:4 What is Volcano?5 Why Volcanic Eruption takes place?6 Risk From Volcanic Eruptions: What is the News? Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung has erupted releasing a massive column of volcanic ash and smoke up to 3,000 metres(3 km) into the sky. About Mount Sinabung: Mount Sinabung is located in… Continue reading “Volcanic eruption” occurs in Indonesia’s “Mount Sinabung”
US joins “Christchurch Call to Action” against online extremism
What is the News? The United States has announced that it will be joining “Christchurch Call to Action” against online extremism. About Christchurch Call to Action: Christchurch Call to Action was launched during the Online Extremism Summit in Paris, France in 2019. The summit was co-chaired by New Zealand and France. Objective: The Christchurch Call… Continue reading US joins “Christchurch Call to Action” against online extremism
India participates in the “3rd Arctic Science Ministerial”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM):4 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3):5 Arctic Council: What is the News? India is participating in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) meeting. About Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM): Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM) is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. The USA and… Continue reading India participates in the “3rd Arctic Science Ministerial”
Cabinet approves MoU between India and UK on “Global Innovation Partnership”
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given an ex-post facto approval for an agreement signed between India with the United Kingdom on Global Innovation Partnership. About Global Innovation Partnership: Firstly, Global Innovation Partnership has been launched by the Government of India and the UK. Secondly, the purpose of the GIP is to support Indian… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and UK on “Global Innovation Partnership”
“World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World Food Price Index:4 About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has released the World Food Price Index. According to the index, world food prices have increased for the 11th consecutive month in April. Further, the prices also hit their… Continue reading “World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
What is Facebook’s Oversight Board?
What is the News? Facebook’s Oversight Board has upheld Facebook’s decision to block the former-U.S. President Donald Trump from its platform. About Facebook’s Oversight Board: The Oversight Board was established in 2020 by Facebook. It is an independent body that helps Facebook figure out what content can be allowed on the platform and what ought… Continue reading What is Facebook’s Oversight Board?
