What is the News? The US President has decided to rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The moves come after the former US President had withdrawn from the global body three years ago. Facts: United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) The UNHRC is a United Nations body established in 2006. It replaced the… Continue reading US decides to rejoin “UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)”
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.
Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North Sea
What is the News? Denmark’s government has approved a plan to build an artificial island in the North Sea. It is a part of its effort to switch to green energy. What is Energy Island? An energy island is based on a platform that serves as a hub for electricity generation from surrounding offshore wind… Continue reading Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North Sea
Sri Lanka settles “Currency Swap Facility” with India
What is the News? The Central Bank of Sri Lanka(CBSL) has settled a $400 million currency swap facility from the Reserve Bank (RBI) of India. What is a Currency Swap Facility? The term swap means exchange. Under this agreement, two contracting countries loan each other a specified amount in local currencies. The parties agree to… Continue reading Sri Lanka settles “Currency Swap Facility” with India
Chinese energy projects near Tamil Nadu cleared by Sri Lanka
What is the News? The Sri Lankan Government has cleared a Chinese project to set up hybrid wind and solar energy projects on three Sri Lankan islands. Note: This development comes after Sri Lanka had recently decided to pull out of the East Container Terminal(ECT) deal with India and Japan. About the Project: China’s hybrid… Continue reading Chinese energy projects near Tamil Nadu cleared by Sri Lanka
“Exercise AMPHEX- 21” – Tri-service joint amphibious exercise conducted.
What is the News? A large-scale tri-service joint amphibious exercise AMPHEX – 21 was conducted in the Andaman & Nicobar group of islands. Facts: Exercise AMPHEX- 21: It is a tri-service joint amphibious exercise which involved the participation of Navy, Army and Air force. Aim: To validate India’s capabilities to safeguard the territorial integrity of… Continue reading “Exercise AMPHEX- 21” – Tri-service joint amphibious exercise conducted.
“Yudh Abhyas” – Indo-U.S. joint military exercise
What is the News? The 16th edition of Indo-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will be held in Rajasthan between February 8 and 21,2021. Facts: Exercise Yudh Abhyas: It is one of the largest joint military training exercises between India and USA. The exercise was started in 2004 under the US Army Pacific Partnership Program.… Continue reading “Yudh Abhyas” – Indo-U.S. joint military exercise
EIU’s “Democracy Index” – India at 53rd position
What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Democracy Index, 2020. In that, India dropped two places and currently at 53rd position. Facts: Democracy Index 2020: It was started in 2006 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The index provides a clear image of the status of democracy worldwide in 167 countries. Categories:… Continue reading EIU’s “Democracy Index” – India at 53rd position
World Economic Forum launches “EDISON Alliance”
What is the News? The World Economic Forum has announced the launch of an Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network(EDISON) Alliance. About Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network(EDISON) Alliance: Aim: To work towards ensuring global and equitable access to the digital economy. How will it ensure equitable access to the digital economy? The alliance will… Continue reading World Economic Forum launches “EDISON Alliance”
World Economic Forum launches “Global artificial intelligence alliance”
What is the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched the Global AI Action Alliance (GAIA). About the alliance: GAIA: It is a multi-stakeholder collaboration platform. It has been designed to accelerate the adoption of inclusive, transparent, and trusted artificial intelligence tools globally and in industry sectors. Members: The alliance is consisting of over… Continue reading World Economic Forum launches “Global artificial intelligence alliance”
“Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
What is the News? Transparency International(TI) has released the Corruption Perception Index, 2020. About Corruption Perception Index, 2020: Transparency International publishes this index annually, since 1995. The index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Corruption is measured based on expert assessments and surveys of business people. It uses… Continue reading “Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
