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-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India

News: In a significant development in India-Pakistan relations, Pakistan allows the import of sugar and cotton from India. As per the Pakistan Commerce Ministry, the decision is driven by the rising prices of sugar in Pakistan. Introduction The Pakistan government cancelled trade with India in Aug 2019, after the introduction of amendments to Article 370… Continue reading “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India

Global Wind Report 2021

What is the News? The Global Wind Energy Council(GWEC) has released the Global Wind Report,2021. About Global Wind Report: The Global Wind Report highlights the role of wind power on the road to net-zero emissions. Key Findings of the report: Firstly, Wind Energy: The world’s capacity to generate electricity from wind jumped 53% in 2020.… Continue reading Global Wind Report 2021

Indo-US Joint Military “Exercise Vajra Prahar” conducted

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Exercise Vajra Prahar:3 Other Bilateral Exercises between India and US:4  What are Special Forces? What is the News? The 11th edition of Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar 2021 is complete. The exercise was conducted at Special Forces Training School which is located at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. About… Continue reading Indo-US Joint Military “Exercise Vajra Prahar” conducted

US “2020 Human Rights Report” flags curbs on Indian media

What is the News? The US State Department released the “2020 Human Rights Report” also known as “2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices”. About 2020 Human Rights Report: Firstly, the Human Rights Report is an annual report.  Each year the US State Department submits it to the US Congress. Secondly, the report is retrospective… Continue reading US “2020 Human Rights Report” flags curbs on Indian media

Foreign Minister attends “Heart of Asia” Ministerial Conference

What is the News? India’s Foreign Minister is attending the 9th ministerial conference of the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.  About Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process: Firstly, Heart of Asia Istanbul Process is a regional initiative of Afghanistan and the Republic of Turkey. It was launched in November 2011 in Istanbul,… Continue reading Foreign Minister attends “Heart of Asia” Ministerial Conference

India and US Agrees to Resolve key Trade Issues

What is the news? India and the United States have agreed to work constructively to resolve key outstanding trade issues. Further, they also aim to take a comprehensive look at ways to expand the trade relationship. What are the major India-US trade issues? Generalised System of Preferences(GSP): In 2019, the US removed India from the… Continue reading India and US Agrees to Resolve key Trade Issues

IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Climate Data Service Portal:3 Components of the Climate Data Service Portal:4 About India Meteorological Department (IMD):5 About World Meteorological Organization(WMO):6 About World Meteorological Day: What is the News? India Meteorological Department(IMD) launches the Climate Data Service Portal on the occasion of World Meteorological Day. About Climate Data Service Portal:… Continue reading IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day

India eyes “Cape of Good Hope” after the block in Suez Canal

What is the News? When the Suez Canal was blocked recently, India had explored the option of re-routing the ships via the Cape of Good Hope.  About Cape of Good Hope: Location: It is a rocky headland. It is on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. The Cape of Good Hope route… Continue reading India eyes “Cape of Good Hope” after the block in Suez Canal

PM thanks “United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR)”

What is the News? Recently the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) appreciated India’s progress in reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Indian Prime Minister(PM) has thanked the UNITAR in return. About United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm… Continue reading PM thanks “United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR)”

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