News: China has announced the joining of Covid-19 vaccine alliance known as COVAX. Facts: COVAX alliance: It is co-led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI) and WHO. Aim: To accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines, and to guarantee fair and equitable access for every country in the world. The alliance also… Continue reading China joins COVAX initiative for Covid-19 vaccine distribution
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.
India, Denmark elevate ties to ‘green strategic partnership’
News: India and the Kingdom of Denmark have launched the Green Strategic Partnership for delivering sustainable solutions to India. Facts: Green Strategic Partnership: The Partnership will focus on expanding economic ties, green growth and cooperation on global challenges such as climate change. Green growth is a term to describe a path of economic growth that… Continue reading India, Denmark elevate ties to ‘green strategic partnership’
India and Japan sign Memorandum of Cooperation in field of cybersecurity
News: Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC) in the field of cybersecurity between India and Japan. Facts: Aim: The Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC) will enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest which include: Capacity building in the area of cyberspace Protection of critical infrastructure Cooperation in emerging technologies Sharing information… Continue reading India and Japan sign Memorandum of Cooperation in field of cybersecurity
India, Myanmar agree to work towards operationalization of Sittwe Port
News: India and Myanmar have agreed to work towards the operationalization of the Sittwe port. Facts: Sittwe Port: It is a deepwater port constructed by India in 2016 at Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State in Myanmar. The port is situated at the mouth of the Kaladan River and is being financed by India as… Continue reading India, Myanmar agree to work towards operationalization of Sittwe Port
Delhi CM to attend ‘Daring Cities 2020’ conference
News: The Chief Minister of Delhi will be among the five urban leaders from around the world to speak at the ‘Daring Cities 2020’. Facts: Daring Cities: It is an action-oriented forum designed to empower urban leaders including mayors and other decision-makers to tackle the climate crisis. Created by: It was established by ICLEI and… Continue reading Delhi CM to attend ‘Daring Cities 2020’ conference
New Caledonia rejects independence from France
News: French territory of New Caledonia voted against independence from France in a referendum held recently.The referendum was a part of a decolonisation plan agreed in 1998 known as the Noumea Accord. Facts: New Caledonia: It is an archipelago and special collectivity of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Significance: It has large deposits… Continue reading New Caledonia rejects independence from France
Indian Navy (In) – Bangladesh Navy (Bn) Bilateral Exercise Bongosagar And In-Bn Corpat
News: Second Edition of Exercise Bongosagar is scheduled to commence in Northern Bay of Bengal on 03 October 2020. 3rd edition of IN – BN Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) will also be conducted in Northern Bay of Bengal from 4 to 5 October 2020 Facts: It is a bilateral naval exercise between Indian Navy (IN) and… Continue reading Indian Navy (In) – Bangladesh Navy (Bn) Bilateral Exercise Bongosagar And In-Bn Corpat
India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 Countries
News: India has entered into Air Bubble agreements with 10 countries viz. USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Maldives, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan and Bahrain. Facts: Air Bubble:These are temporary agreements between two countries aimed at restarting commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are reciprocal in… Continue reading India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 Countries
IBSA grouping issue joint statement calling for UNSC reforms
News: External Affairs Minister of India has chaired the India-Brazil-South Africa(IBSA) Foreign Ministers meet. Facts: The countries called for accelerated and comprehensive reforms of the United Nations Security Council(UNSC). They also agreed to extend their support to African Union in accordance with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration. Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte declaration: It was… Continue reading IBSA grouping issue joint statement calling for UNSC reforms
NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
News: United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa. Facts: Etosha Pan: It is a large endorheic salt pan forming part of the Kalahari Basin in the north of Namibia.The pan is mostly dry but after a heavy rain, it will acquire… Continue reading NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
