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
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.
“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”
UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Electronic Travel Authorisation(ETA) Scheme:4 Significance of this new scheme: What is the News? The United Kingdom(UK) has announced plans for a fully digital border with the launch of Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme. About Electronic Travel Authorisation(ETA) Scheme: The scheme is similar to the U.S.-style electronic travel authorization. It… Continue reading UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme
“BRICS Astronomy Working Group” Proposes Networking of Existing Telescopes
Contents1 What is the News?2 About BRICS Astronomy Working Group(BAWG):3 About 7th BRICS Astronomy Working Group(BAWG) Meeting:4 About BRICS: What is the News? India virtually hosted the 7th meeting of the BRICS Astronomy Working Group (BAWG) under the Science, Technology, and Innovation track of the BRICS 2021. Note: India has assumed the BRICS Presidency from… Continue reading “BRICS Astronomy Working Group” Proposes Networking of Existing Telescopes
India loses “Farzad B gas field” project as Iran decides to develop it domestically
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Farzad B Gas Field:4 Sequence of Events:5 India’s Response: What is the News? Iran has given the Farzad B gas field to a domestic gas producer. This is a setback for India’s energy ties with Iran. As ONGC has been part of the ongoing cooperation of the Gas field.… Continue reading India loses “Farzad B gas field” project as Iran decides to develop it domestically
China completes Tibet highway
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Highway:4 Concerns for India:5 Other Projects of China along Border Areas:6 Civilian settlements: What is the News? China has completed building a highway in a remote part of southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR). It includes a 2 km mountain tunnel. About the Highway: Firstly, the Highway passes through… Continue reading China completes Tibet highway
Sri Lanka’s “Colombo Port City Project” clears all hurdles
What is the News? The Sri Lankan Supreme Court has cleared the “Colombo Port City Project” with minor modifications. About Colombo Port City Project: Firstly, Colombo Port City Project is a large-scale integrated city being developed near Colombo, Sri Lanka. Secondly, the city is being developed as a Special Economic Zone(SEZ). It aims to attract… Continue reading Sri Lanka’s “Colombo Port City Project” clears all hurdles
