What is the news? The Oxfam’s Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, 2020 ranked India at 129 overall out of 158 countries. However, the Minister of Labour and Employment has said that the index lacked clarity. Further, he also mentions that the report did not take into account various initiatives taken by the government.… Continue reading Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
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.
“Gandhi Peace Prize 2020” awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Gandhi Peace Prize:3 About Sheikh Mujibur Rahman:4 About Qaboos bin Said Al Said: What is the news? Gandhi Peace Prize for 2020 has awarded to the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh. Whereas, the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019 was awarded to the late Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said… Continue reading “Gandhi Peace Prize 2020” awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
“Permanent Indus Commission” Meeting held after 2 Years
What is the News? The PIC (Permanent Indus Commission) of India and Pakistan meet held after two years in New Delhi. PIC aims to resolve outstanding issues under the Indus Water Treaty. About PIC (Permanent Indus Commission) Indus Water Treaty signed between India and Pakistan in 1960. The Commission was created to implement and manage… Continue reading “Permanent Indus Commission” Meeting held after 2 Years
India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka:3 Was the Resolution adopted or rejected?4 Sri Lanka’s Reaction:5 About UNHRC What is the News? India has abstained from a crucial vote on Sri Lanka’s human rights record at the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC). About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka: Firstly, the 46th… Continue reading India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
India participated in ‘World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021’
What is the News? Union Minister of Telecom has represented India at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021. About World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021(WSIS): World Summit on the Information Society(WSIS) is one of the world’s largest annual gathering of the ‘ICT for development’ community. The UN General Assembly approved… Continue reading India participated in ‘World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021’
India partnered with ‘United Nations Office for Project Services'(UNOPS)
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti Ministry has entered a partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services(UNOPS) and the government of Denmark. The agreement aims to bring tap water connections to 11 water-scarce districts in Uttar Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan mission. About United Nations Office for Project Services(UNOPS): The… Continue reading India partnered with ‘United Nations Office for Project Services'(UNOPS)
116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”
What is the News? India and Pakistan will hold the 116th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission(PIC) in New Delhi. They will discuss water sharing issues and address each other’s concerns with the Indus Water Treaty. About Permanent Indus Commission(PIC): The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral commission of officials from India and Pakistan. It… Continue reading 116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”
India sealed “India-Myanmar border” entry points
What is the News? India has sealed all entry points along the India-Myanmar border. Further, India is closely monitoring border areas to prevent any Myanmar nationals from entering the country. Why India sealed the entry points of the India-Myanmar border? After the coup in Myanmar, widespread civil disobedience movements(CDM) are taking place all over Myanmar.… Continue reading India sealed “India-Myanmar border” entry points
Military Direct releases “Ultimate military strength Index”.
What is the News? A Defence Website Military Direct has released a study titled “Ultimate military strength Index”. About Ultimate military strength index: Firstly, the Ultimate military strength index ranks the strongest military forces in the world. Secondly, the index calculated this after taking into consideration various factors. The factors include budgets, average salaries, number… Continue reading Military Direct releases “Ultimate military strength Index”.
“Pabbi-Antiterror-2021″| SCO’s joint anti-terrorism exercise
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Exercise Pabbi-Antiterror-2021:3 About SCO:4 Organisational Structure:5 Permanent Bodies: What is the News? India, Pakistan, China and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise called “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021”. About Exercise Pabbi-Antiterror-2021: The Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure(RATS) held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan announced the exercise Pabbi-Antiterror… Continue reading “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021″| SCO’s joint anti-terrorism exercise
