What is the news? French Space Command(CDE) launched its first military space exercise called AsterX. About Exercise AsterX: The exercise has been named AsterX in reference to the first French satellite, which was put into orbit in 1965. Purpose: During the exercise, the French Military aims to monitor a potentially dangerous space object. It will… Continue reading “AsterX” – France’s First Military Exercise in Space
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.
First “Quad Summit” Held Virtually
What is the news? The first-ever leadership Quad summit held virtually. About the First Quad Summit: Participation: Indian Prime Minister, US President, Australian PM, and Japanese PM participated virtually in the first Quad summit. What were the key takeaways from the Summit? Free and Open Indo-Pacific: The leaders have called for a free and open… Continue reading First “Quad Summit” Held Virtually
“China’s 5-year plan” and India’s Concerns
What is the News? China formally approves the outline of its 14th 5-year plan (2021-25). Some proposed projects in China’s 5-year plan are the cause of concern for India. What are the key Concerns for India in China’s 5-year plan? Dam on Lower Reaches of Brahmaputra River: China’s 5-year plan approves the construction of a… Continue reading “China’s 5-year plan” and India’s Concerns
WHO Announced “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) announced an initiative called the “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”. About Global Breast Cancer Initiative: Aim: The initiative aims to reduce global breast mortality by 2.5% by 2040. The initiative will particularly focus on reducing deaths in low-income countries. There the progress to tackle the disease is… Continue reading WHO Announced “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
key takeaways from the “ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting”
What is the news? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) and the Japanese space agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) held a virtual meeting. What are the key takeaways from the ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting? India and Japan agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in space situational awareness and professional exchange programmes. They have signed an Implementing Arrangement for… Continue reading key takeaways from the “ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting”
India Not Part of “Troika-plus-Pakistan Conference”
What is the News? Russia has planned to hold a Troika-plus-Pakistan conference on Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. About the Troika-plus-Pakistan Conference: Troika-plus-Pakistan meeting involves consultations between the US, Russia, China, Pakistan along with the representatives of the Afghanistan government, Taliban, and other senior Afghan leaders. 2 Such meetings held in 2020. Purpose: The meeting is… Continue reading India Not Part of “Troika-plus-Pakistan Conference”
Biden’s “Afghanistan Peace Plan”
What is the News? The US administration has proposed a new peace plan to the Afghan government and the Taliban. It aims to bring violence to a halt in Afghanistan. What are the Key Features of Biden’s Afghanistan Peace plan? UN Summit: United Nations will convene a meeting of the foreign ministers from China, Russia,… Continue reading Biden’s “Afghanistan Peace Plan”
The Doha agreement and Afghan Peace Process
What is the News? The U.S Secretary of State has confirmed the US intention to fully withdraw all forces from Afghanistan as per the Doha Agreement. About Doha Agreement: In 2020, the United States signed a historic deal with the Taliban. The deal aims to end the 18-year-war in Afghanistan. The deal was signed in… Continue reading The Doha agreement and Afghan Peace Process
Indo-Uzbek Joint “Exercise Dustlik-ll”
What is the News? Exercise Dustlik-II between India and Uzbekistan will be held in Uttarakhand from March 10 to 19. About Exercise Dustlik-II: Exercise Dustlik is a military exercise between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army. First Edition: The first edition of the Exercise Dustlik was held in 2019 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Aim: The aim… Continue reading Indo-Uzbek Joint “Exercise Dustlik-ll”
El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”
What is the news? El Salvador becomes the first Malaria-free country in Central America and the third in America. It received a Malaria-free certificate from the World Health Organization (WHO). About Malaria: Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. It is transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Types: There… Continue reading El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”
