What is the news? The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has informed the United Nations(UN) Security Council (UNSC) that in 17 cases, chemical weapons were likely or definitely used by Syria. About Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW): OPCW is an intergovernmental organization and the implementing body for the Chemical… Continue reading “Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons” and “Chemical Weapons Convention”
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.
China hosts “ASEAN foreign ministers meeting”
What is the news? China is hosting ASEAN foreign ministers meeting this year. This year (2021) also marks the 30th anniversary of the dialogue relations between China and the 10-member ASEAN countries. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Read Also :-India and East Asia Relations Key Focus of the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting: The meeting will… Continue reading China hosts “ASEAN foreign ministers meeting”
NTPC joins “UN’s CEO Water Mandate” to work on water conservation
What is the News? India’s largest power utility, NTPC Ltd has become a signatory of UN’s CEO Water Mandate. About UN’s CEO Water Mandate: UN’s CEO Water Mandate is a UN Global Compact initiative to demonstrate the commitment and efforts of companies towards better water and sanitation agendas as part of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).… Continue reading NTPC joins “UN’s CEO Water Mandate” to work on water conservation
INTERPOL launches “I-Familia” to identify missing persons
What is the News? Interpol has launched a new global database named “I-Familia”. About I-Familia: I-Familia is a global database launched to identify missing persons through family DNA. It will help the police to solve cases in member countries. Interpol applies cutting-edge scientific research and uses the DNA of relatives to identify missing persons or… Continue reading INTERPOL launches “I-Familia” to identify missing persons
“China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
What is the News? The Fourth China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue will be held virtually this year. The foreign ministers of each country will attend the meet. About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue: The China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue mechanism was set up in 2017 at the initiative of China. Purpose: The dialogue is aimed at reinforcing trilateral cooperation between three… Continue reading “China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
World Health Assembly Adopts New Resolution to End Malaria
What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly(WHA) has adopted a new resolution to end malaria. It will accelerate efforts towards this aim. About the Resolution to End Malaria: The resolution is led by the United States of America and Zambia. The aim of the resolution is to urge the Member States to step up… Continue reading World Health Assembly Adopts New Resolution to End Malaria
China’s shift from “one-child policy” to “three-child policy”
What is the News? China has announced that it will allow couples to have up to three children after census data showed a steep decline in birth rates. About China’s One-Child Policy: China’s One-Child Policy was announced in 1980 by then-leader Deng Xiaoping. The policy was adopted out of fear that unchecked population growth would… Continue reading China’s shift from “one-child policy” to “three-child policy”
Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: The first World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD) Day was celebrated informally in 2020. UAE moved the proposal to recognize this day as ‘World NTD Day’ Significance: World NTD Day… Continue reading Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
Rwanda Genocide 1994 – French President Seeks forgiveness
What is the News? French President has asked for forgiveness for his country’s role in the Rwanda Genocide, 1994. About Rwanda Genocide, 1994: The “Rwandan Genocide” refers to the 1994 mass slaughter in Rwanda. It was of the ethnic Tutsi by members of the Hutu majority government. The killings began in early 1994 and continued… Continue reading Rwanda Genocide 1994 – French President Seeks forgiveness
UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
What is the News? Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has received his golden visa from the UAE government. What is a Golden Visa? The Golden Visa system was introduced by the United Arab Emirates(UAE) Government in 2019. Purpose: The Golden Visa essentially offers long-term residency (5 and 10 years) to people belonging to specific groups. The… Continue reading UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
