What is the News? Freedom House releases the report titled “Freedom in the World 2021 – Democracy under Siege”. Freedom House is a US-based Human rights watchdog. About Freedom in the World 2021 Report: Freedom in the World is an annual global report that tracks political rights and civil liberties. The report has been produced… Continue reading “Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
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.
Possible evidence of China’s “Cyber Warfare” against India
What is the News? A recent report has claimed that Chinese hackers had targeted Indians and Indian based companies. These cyber-attacks have raised concerns over whether China is engaged in cyber warfare with India. What is Cyber Warfare? Cyber Warfare refers to the use of digital attacks (like computer viruses and hacking) by one country… Continue reading Possible evidence of China’s “Cyber Warfare” against India
Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal
What is the News? The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to develop Colombo Port’s West Container Terminal(WCT) under a joint venture with India and Japan. Note: This proposal comes after Sri Lanka had pulled out of the 2019 tripartite agreement with India and Japan to develop the East Container Terminal(ECT). About the West… Continue reading Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal
‘USTR report’ mentions India’s policies as trade restrictive
What is the News? U.S. Trade Representative(USTR) has released a report titled “2021 President’s Trade Agenda and 2020 Annual Report”. What are the Key Highlights of the USTR report? The USTR report highlighted a few important updates on trade between India and the US in 2020. They are, USTR report on Trade Relations: The US… Continue reading ‘USTR report’ mentions India’s policies as trade restrictive
5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
What is the News? The 5th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) held virtually. About Asia Economic Dialogue(AED): Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) is the flagship geo-economics conference of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs(MEA). The dialogue focuses on trade and finance dynamics in Asia and its extended neighbourhood. AED 2021: It is jointly organized by the… Continue reading 5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
What is the News? The World Bank and UNESCO released the Education Finance Watch Report (EFW), 2021. About the Education Finance Watch Report: The report is a collaborative effort between the World Bank and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report. It summarizes the available information on patterns and trends in education financing around the world.… Continue reading World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
COVAX program
What is the News? Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive a shipment of coronavirus vaccines under the COVAX program. What is the COVAX program? The COVAX program is led by the vaccine alliance GAVI, the World Health Organisation(WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI). The COVAX program is in… Continue reading COVAX program
India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
What is the news? India and Pakistan have issued a joint statement to strictly observe the 2003 Ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control(LoC). About India-Pakistan 2003 Ceasefire agreement: The 2003 ceasefire was a landmark agreement between India and Pakistan. The agreement came soon after both the countries had almost gone to war following the 2001… Continue reading India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
What is the News? The 24th edition of the India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) meeting was held in New Delhi. About India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG): What is it? India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) is an Army to Army engagement. This engagement takes place every year alternately in India and USA. Aim: It aims to discuss Army… Continue reading 24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
India hosts meeting of “BRICS finance and central bank Meeting” 2021
What is the News? India has virtually hosted the BRICS Finance and the central bank meeting. BRICS Finance and the central bank Meeting: It was the first meeting on the BRICS Financial Cooperation held under India’s Chair. The meeting was co-chaired by the Secretary, Department of economic affairs, Ministry of finance, and Deputy governor, Reserve… Continue reading India hosts meeting of “BRICS finance and central bank Meeting” 2021
