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
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.
“India-UK Virtual Summit”
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 during the summit. The Road map aims to elevate India-UK ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ by 2030. Currently, India… Continue reading “India-UK Virtual Summit”
U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
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 P-8I patrol aircraft: P-8I is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. US-based manufacturer Boeing developed this aircraft.… Continue reading U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
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% in the Fiscal Year 2021 compared to the previous fiscal year. Of all those imports,… 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
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 IEA. The report looks at the latest EV trends. Apart from that, it also looks at the drivers for road transport sector electrification around the world. Key Findings… Continue reading “Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021” released by IEA
“Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week.
What is the News? Global agencies like the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, GAVI and others have launched the Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030 during World Immunisation Week. World Immunisation Week: It is celebrated every year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all… Continue reading “Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week.
Saudi Arabia joins “Net Zero Producers Forum” on climate change
What is the News? Saudi Arabia has announced that it will be joining Canada, the US, Qatar and Norway in the formation of the Net Zero Producers Forum. About Net Zero Producers Forum: The Net Zero Producers Forum has been formed for the oil and gas producing countries. The Forum aims to discuss the ways… Continue reading Saudi Arabia joins “Net Zero Producers Forum” on climate change
European Parliament approves “EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement(TCA)”
What is the News? European Parliament has approved the final ratification of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement(TCA) between the UK and the European Union. About EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement(TCA) It is a free trade agreement signed in December 2020 between the United Kingdom(UK) and European Union(EU). The agreement had already been ratified by the… Continue reading European Parliament approves “EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement(TCA)”
“Armenian Genocide” recognised by the US
What is the News? The US President has officially recognised the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915-16 as an act of genocide. What is Genocide? Raphael Lemkin, the Polish lawyer has coined the term “genocide” in 1943. According to Article II of the UN Convention on Genocide of December 1948, Genocide has… Continue reading “Armenian Genocide” recognised by the US
