What is the News? The 15th edition of Global Peace Index 2021 has been released. About Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank. Aim: The index presents the most comprehensive analysis of trends in peace. It ranks countries according to their levels… Continue reading “Global Peace Index 2021” Released
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 Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
What is the news? World Competitiveness Index 2021 has been released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). About World Competitiveness Index The World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Released by: The index is released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). Aim: The index ranks 64 economies. It assesses the… Continue reading “World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
What is the News? U.S President and Russian President have concluded their Great Power summit meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Key Discussions during the summit: Return of Ambassadors: The US and Russia will return their Ambassadors to their posts in a bid to lower tensions. Russia’s Ambassador to the US was recalled when the US President… Continue reading Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
What is the News? The UNESCO Science Report(USR) has been released. About UNESCO Science Report(USR): UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report. It is published every five years by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization(UNESCO). Objective: The report monitors trends in science governance worldwide to identify which development path countries are following. Latest… Continue reading UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
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. It has its own constitution, democratically-elected leaders and active troops in its armed forces. The maritime… 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”
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 SIPRI Yearbook 2021? Nine Nuclear-Armed States- the US, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea together possessed an… Continue reading “SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”
G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
What is the News? The G7 countries statement on the Internet Shutdown was amended after India objected to the original language criticising “Internet shutdowns”. Internet Shutdowns all over the world: According to a report by digital rights and privacy organisation Access Now, of the total 155 internet shutdowns globally in 2020, India alone accounted for… Continue reading G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit
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 Pandemic: The G7 countries have pledged to donate 1 billion vaccine doses to poorer countries by the end of… Continue reading Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit
