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”
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 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?
GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings:4 About Global Report on Food Crises 2021:5 About Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC): What is the News? Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC) has released the “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”. Key Findings: Firstly, more than 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2020. This is… Continue reading GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
“G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held
What is the News? The G7 Foreign Ministers meeting was held ahead of the G7 leader’s summit. About the G7 Summit: The G7 Summit takes place at Carbis Bay in Cornwall in the UK. It is the first in-person G7 Leaders Summit in almost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this… Continue reading “G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held
“India-UK Virtual Summit”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Initiatives launched during the India-UK Virtual Summit:4 Enhanced Trade Partnership(ETP):5 India-UK ‘Global Innovation Partnership’: What is the News? Indian Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has held a Virtual Summit. Initiatives launched during the India-UK Virtual Summit: Comprehensive Roadmap 2030: The Roadmap 2030 was launched… Continue reading “India-UK Virtual Summit”
U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About P-8I patrol aircraft:4 Orders and Deliveries of P-8I patrol aircraft: What is the News? The US State Department has approved the proposal for the sale of six P-8I patrol aircraft and related equipment to India. According to the estimations, the deal have cost India around $2.42 billion. About… Continue reading U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 India’s Oil Imports:4 Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC): What is the News? The share of India’s oil imports from OPEC countries dropped to its lowest in at least 20 years in the fiscal year ending March 2021. India’s Oil Imports: India’s overall oil imports fell by nearly 12%… Continue reading India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
“Project Pyrasol” – A 2+2 project of Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
What is the News? CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai has inaugurated the Integrated Solar Dryer and Pyrolysis pilot plant. This plant and dryer focus on urban waste management. Also, this pyrolysis plant is the part of Indo-German project Pyrasol. About Project Pyrasol: Project Pyrasol is a part of the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre… Continue reading “Project Pyrasol” – A 2+2 project of Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
“Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021” released by IEA
Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021 related to India:3 International findings of Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021:4 About International Energy Agency(IEA): What is the News? International Energy Agency(IEA) has released a report titled “Global Electric Vehicle Outlook Report,2021”. The Global EV Outlook(GEVO) is an annual report published by… Continue reading “Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021” released by IEA
