What is the News? During an address to 9 neighboring countries, PM suggested Special Visa Scheme. The address was part of a workshop on “COVID-19 management: exchange of good practices in tackling pandemic and the way forward”. Participation: The countries that participated in the workshop include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Seychelles, and… Continue reading PM suggested “Special Visa Scheme” for medical staff in South Asia
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.
“3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order
What is the News? The 3rd Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) meeting of the foreign ministers of India, Australia, Japan, and the USA held virtually. This is the third such meeting since 2019 when the Quad was upgraded to the ministerial level. Focus of the meeting: The QUAD meeting focussed on issues such as countering disinformation,… Continue reading “3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order
“Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA) with Mauritius. What is CECPA? It is a kind of free trade pact that aims to provide an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between the two countries. Under this agreement, countries cut or eliminate the duties on the… Continue reading “Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to ‘UN peacekeeping forces’
What is the News? India has announced a gift of 2,00,000 doses of vaccine to the UN Peacekeeping Forces. About United Nations Peacekeeping forces: It was created in 1948. They are often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of their light blue berets or helmets Purpose: It provides security, political, and peacebuilding… Continue reading India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to ‘UN peacekeeping forces’
“International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
What is the News? The International Criminal Court has said that it has jurisdiction over war crimes committed in the Palestinian Territories. About ICC: It is the world’s first permanent International Criminal Court (ICC). It was created by the 1998 Rome Statute and entered into force on July 1,2002. Furthermore, it was created on the principle… Continue reading “International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
CFS endorses Voluntary guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition
What is the News? The UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has endorsed the first-ever Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition(VGFSyN). About the guidelines: These guidelines will support countries in their efforts to eradicate all forms of hunger and malnutrition. It will utilize a comprehensive food systems approach for this aim. It will… Continue reading CFS endorses Voluntary guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition
Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia
What is the News? In a development that could increase tensions between Russia and the US, Russian energy major Gazprom has said that it has resumed building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Nord Stream 2 Pipeline: It is a 1,200km-long offshore natural gas pipeline being constructed from Russia to Germany across the Baltic Sea. The… Continue reading Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia
India, Afghanistan agreement to build “Shahtoot Dam” in Kabul
What is the News? India and Afghanistan have signed an agreement to build the Shahtoot Dam in the Afghan capital. Shahtoot Dam: It is a proposed dam in the Kabul river basin. It is one of the five river basins in Afghanistan. Purpose: The dam will provide drinking, irrigation, and Environmental water for Kabul province.… Continue reading India, Afghanistan agreement to build “Shahtoot Dam” in Kabul
US decides to rejoin “UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)”
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)”
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
