Source: PIB What is the News? Indian scientists in partnership with other BRICS countries namely China, Russia and Brazil will carry out the genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2. They will also study epidemiology and mathematical modelling of the Covid-19. What is Genome Sequencing? Genome sequencing is a process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an… Continue reading Scientists from four BRICS countries to carry out genomic sequencing and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic
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.
India defeats China for ReCAAP elections with Quad on its side
Source: Hindustan Times What is the News? India gave a major defeat to China when the Director-General of Coast Guard, K Natarajan, was elected as the next executive director of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP). About ReCAAP: ReCAAP is the first regional government-to-government agreement to… Continue reading India defeats China for ReCAAP elections with Quad on its side
India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
Source: Livemint What is the news? Ahead of Ministerial meeting 12 (MC-12) of WTO, India and South Africa are collaborating for joint effort for review of E-transmission moratorium imposed by WTO. What is E-transmission moratorium? In 1998, WTO member countries agreed to temporarily keep custom duties, on electronic transmission of services such as e-books, music,… Continue reading India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Program(WFP) has released a new report titled “Hunger Hotspots”. About Hunger Hotspots Report: The Hunger Hotspots Report is an early-warning analysis of countries and situations called hotspots where acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate over the coming months.… Continue reading UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)
Source: PIB What is the News? The 36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT) is being conducted. Indian Naval Ship(INS) Saryu, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel, is participating in the 36th Edition of the CORPAT. About India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT): India and Indonesia have been carrying out Coordinated Patrols (CORPAT) exercise along the International Maritime Boundary… Continue reading 36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)
3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3). About Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3): Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM) is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. Organized by: Iceland and Japan have jointly organized the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM3). It is… Continue reading 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Source: Indian Express 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. About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Project: Nord Stream 2 Pipeline is a 1,200 km-long offshore natural gas pipeline being constructed from Russia to Germany across the Baltic… Continue reading Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Indian Navy exercise with UK’s Royal Navy carrier strike group
Source: PIB 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 navies to ensure that the navies are able to communicate and cooperate in times of war… Continue reading Indian Navy exercise with UK’s Royal Navy carrier strike group
UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The English city of Liverpool has been removed from UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. When was Liverpool added to UNESCO World Heritage Site? Liverpool was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, joining cultural landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal… Continue reading UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Source: Indian Express 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 infrastructure. India’s Investment in Afghanistan: India has built vital roads, dams, electricity transmission lines and substations, schools,… Continue reading Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
