What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister attended the 17th ministerial meet of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. About the 17th ministerial meet of the BIMSTEC Sri Lanka Chaired the 17th Ministerial Meeting. In meeting External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, reiterated India’s commitment… Continue reading “BIMSTEC” 17th Ministerial Meeting
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.
US President to Remove the Ban on “H-1B Visa”
What is the News? In 2020 the US President imposed a ban on H-1B visa. The current US President decided to reverse the ban. So he allows a 2020 ban to expire on March 31st. About the 2020 Ban on H1-B skilled workers: In 2020, the previous US President signed an executive order suspending the… Continue reading US President to Remove the Ban on “H-1B Visa”
WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
What is the News? WEF releases the Global Gender Gap Report 2021. About Global Gender Gap Report: The World Economic Forum(WEF) publishes the Global Gender Gap Report annually since 2006. Parameters: The report ranks 156 countries on their progress towards gender parity in four dimensions. Namely, Economic Participation and Opportunity Educational Attainment Health and Survival Political Empowerment.… Continue reading WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
“India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India
News: In a significant development in India-Pakistan relations, Pakistan allows the import of sugar and cotton from India. As per the Pakistan Commerce Ministry, the decision is driven by the rising prices of sugar in Pakistan. Introduction The Pakistan government cancelled trade with India in Aug 2019, after the introduction of amendments to Article 370… Continue reading “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India
Global Wind Report 2021
What is the News? The Global Wind Energy Council(GWEC) has released the Global Wind Report,2021. About Global Wind Report: The Global Wind Report highlights the role of wind power on the road to net-zero emissions. Key Findings of the report: Firstly, Wind Energy: The world’s capacity to generate electricity from wind jumped 53% in 2020.… Continue reading Global Wind Report 2021
Indo-US Joint Military “Exercise Vajra Prahar” conducted
What is the News? The 11th edition of Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar 2021 is complete. The exercise was conducted at Special Forces Training School which is located at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. About Exercise Vajra Prahar: Exercise Vajra Prahar is a Special Forces joint military training exercise. It takes place alternately in India… Continue reading Indo-US Joint Military “Exercise Vajra Prahar” conducted
US “2020 Human Rights Report” flags curbs on Indian media
What is the News? The US State Department released the “2020 Human Rights Report” also known as “2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices”. About 2020 Human Rights Report: Firstly, the Human Rights Report is an annual report. Each year the US State Department submits it to the US Congress. Secondly, the report is retrospective… Continue reading US “2020 Human Rights Report” flags curbs on Indian media
Foreign Minister attends “Heart of Asia” Ministerial Conference
What is the News? India’s Foreign Minister is attending the 9th ministerial conference of the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. About Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process: Firstly, Heart of Asia Istanbul Process is a regional initiative of Afghanistan and the Republic of Turkey. It was launched in November 2011 in Istanbul,… Continue reading Foreign Minister attends “Heart of Asia” Ministerial Conference
India and US Agrees to Resolve key Trade Issues
What is the news? India and the United States have agreed to work constructively to resolve key outstanding trade issues. Further, they also aim to take a comprehensive look at ways to expand the trade relationship. What are the major India-US trade issues? Generalised System of Preferences(GSP): In 2019, the US removed India from the… Continue reading India and US Agrees to Resolve key Trade Issues
IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day
What is the News? India Meteorological Department(IMD) launches the Climate Data Service Portal on the occasion of World Meteorological Day. About Climate Data Service Portal: Aim: Climate Data Service Portal serves as an integrated platform that aims to provide weather and climate services to the users. Developed by: India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune Components of… Continue reading IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day
