What is the News? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge between India and Bangladesh. About Maitri Setu: Constructed by: National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Maitri Setu is a bridge between India and Bangladesh. It is a 1.9 km long bridge over the Feni River. This bridge will connect Sabroom in… Continue reading PM to inaugurate “Maitri Setu Bridge”
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.
“Index of Economic Freedom” 2021 released
What is the News? The Heritage Foundation releases The Index of Economic Freedom 2021. Key Findings of Index of Economic Freedom 2021 India ranked 121st in the index with a score of 56.5 points under the category of ‘mostly unfree’. In Asia-Pacific, India ranked 26th among the 40 countries. Other Key Findings Singapore tops the… Continue reading “Index of Economic Freedom” 2021 released
PM received “Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award”
What is the News? The Prime Minister received the Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award. Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award: Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award was instituted in 2016. Awarded by: the Cambridge Energy Research Associates Week (CERAWeek). Purpose: The Global Energy and Environment Leadership award recognize the commitment of leadership to the… Continue reading PM received “Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award”
WHO released “World Report on Hearing”
What is the news? The World Health Organization(WHO) releases its first-ever World Report on Hearing. This report released on World Hearing Day (observed on 3rd March). Contents1 About World Report on Hearing:2 Key Findings of World Report on Hearing:3 Suggestions by World Report on Hearing4 India specific findings of World Report on Hearing: About World… Continue reading WHO released “World Report on Hearing”
UNEP releases “Food Waste Index Report 2021”
What is the news? The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) releases the Food Waste Index Report 2021. Contents1 About Food Waste Index Report, 2021:2 Key Findings of the report:3 Impact of Food Waste:4 About Food Systems Summit: About Food Waste Index Report, 2021: Aim: The Report aims at supporting the goals of SDG 12.3. It… Continue reading UNEP releases “Food Waste Index Report 2021”
China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”
What is the news? Chinese Government approves dam-building on Brahmaputra river under its draft of the New Five year plan (2021-2025). What does the five-year plan provide? The New Five-year plan approves the dams to be built on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river. The river is also known as Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet.… Continue reading China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”
40 Scholars awarded under “India Science and Research Fellowship(ISRF) 2021”
What is the news? 40 scholars from 6 countries have been awarded under the India Science Research Fellowship(ISRF) Program 2021. About India Science Research Fellowship(ISRF) Program 2021: Launched by: the Department of Science and Technology(DST), Government of India in 2015. Purpose: Awarded scientists and researchers from neighboring countries are provided an opportunity to carry out… Continue reading 40 Scholars awarded under “India Science and Research Fellowship(ISRF) 2021”
India proposes inclusion of Chabahar port in “INSTC | International North-South Corridor”
What is the news? India’s Foreign Minister addresses the Chabahar Day event organized at the Maritime India Summit 2021. During the address, the minister put forward the following proposal with respect to INSTC (International North-South Transport Corridor): Inclusion of Chabahar Port in the International North-South Transport Corridor(INSTC). Expansion of the INSTC membership by including Afghanistan… Continue reading India proposes inclusion of Chabahar port in “INSTC | International North-South Corridor”
IAF will participate in Multinational “Exercise Desert Flag”
What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) is all set to take part in the multinational Exercise Desert Flag in the UAE. Exercise Desert Flag: Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multinational large force employment warfare exercise. United Arab Emirates Air Force hosts this exercise. Aim: It provides operational exposure to the participating forces. Further,… Continue reading IAF will participate in Multinational “Exercise Desert Flag”
Ranking of Indian Universities in “QS World University Rankings 2021”
What is the News? The QS World University Rankings 2021 released. About QS World University Rankings 2021 Released by: Global higher education consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds releases annually. Parameters: It calculates the performance of the universities based on the following four parameters: Academic reputation Employer reputation Research impact (citations per paper) Productivity of an institution’s research… Continue reading Ranking of Indian Universities in “QS World University Rankings 2021”
