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”
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.
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
“Small Island Developing States” faced most GDP loss in 2020: UN report
What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released a report titled “Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures”. The report highlights the numerous challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Key Findings of the Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures Report: Small island developing states(SIDS) faced thrice as much fall… Continue reading “Small Island Developing States” faced most GDP loss in 2020: UN report
El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
What is the News? El Salvador is planning to make Bitcoin a legal currency. If made, then El Salvador will be the first country in the world to officially classify Bitcoin as a legal currency. What did El Salvador do? El Salvador is planning to make Bitcoin a legal currency. This means that the bitcoin… Continue reading El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal
What is the News? Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill of 2020. About the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill of 2020: The bill provides the right of appeal to death-row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav against the death sentence. The bill was passed after the International Court… Continue reading Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal
“G7 summit” takes place in the UK: Indian PM will participate virtually
What is the News? Indian Prime Minister will participate in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit in virtual format. What is G7? The G7 (Group of Seven) is an organisation of the world’s seven largest so-called advanced economies. They are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States. The European Union… Continue reading “G7 summit” takes place in the UK: Indian PM will participate virtually
“Global Liveability Index” 2021 Released by EIU
What is the News? Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Global Liveability Index 2021. About Global Liveability Index: The index assesses the locations that provide the best and the worst living conditions around the world. It assesses 140 cities around the world. Parameters: The index takes into account more than 30 qualitative and quantitative factors. These… Continue reading “Global Liveability Index” 2021 Released by EIU
US President and UK PM to sign “New Atlantic Charter”
What is the news? US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met for the first time. They inspected documents related to the New Atlantic Charter to be signed. What was the original Atlantic Charter? The Atlantic Charter was signed by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in… Continue reading US President and UK PM to sign “New Atlantic Charter”
31st edition of “Indo-Thai CORPAT” commenced
What is the News? India and Thailand have commenced the 31st edition of Indo-Thai CORPAT Exercise. About Indo-Thai CORPAT: India and Thailand have been carrying out the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) exercises along their International Maritime Boundary Line twice a year since 2005. Aim: To keep part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for commercial… Continue reading 31st edition of “Indo-Thai CORPAT” commenced
