News: A massive chunk of ice of the Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden glacier has broken off because of warmer temperatures in Greenland. Facts: Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden glacier sometimes referred to as “79 N Glacier is located in Northeast Greenland.It is the Arctic’s largest ice shelf. Additional Facts: Other Glaciers in News: Thwaites Glacier: It is located in western Antarctica and… Continue reading Greenland’s Largest Glacier Crashed Into The Sea
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 has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women
News: India has been elected as the member of the Commission on Status of Women(CSW) for four years from 2021-2025. Facts: Commission on the Status of Women(CSW or UNCSW): It was established in 1946.It is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC), one of the main UN organs within the United… Continue reading India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women
Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical
News: The Chushul sub-sector has come into focus due to the standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops. Facts: Chushul Sub-Sector: It lies south of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. It comprises high, broken mountains and heights of Thatung, Black Top, Helmet Top, Gurung Hill, and Magger Hill besides passes such as Rezang La and… Continue reading Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical
India welcomes U.S.-Maldives defence agreement
News: U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) and the Maldives Ministry of Defence has signed the “Framework for a Defence and Security Relationship” agreement. Facts: About the agreement: It is a military agreement that talks about maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean and promoting a rules-based order that promotes stability and prosperity in the… Continue reading India welcomes U.S.-Maldives defence agreement
Singapore Convention on Mediation enters into force
News: Singapore Convention on Mediation has entered into force marking a significant development in international commercial dispute resolution. Facts: Singapore Convention also known as the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation is an international agreement regarding the recognition of mediated settlements. When was it adopted? The convention was adopted in December,2018… Continue reading Singapore Convention on Mediation enters into force
India-China standoff casts shadow on Nathu La border trade
News: The tensions between India and China has affected trade along the Nathu La. Facts: Nathu La: It is a mountain pass in the Himalayas connecting Sikkim with Chumbi Valley of the Tibetan Plateau in China. It is one of the three open trading border posts between China and India; the others being Shipkila in… Continue reading India-China standoff casts shadow on Nathu La border trade
Bangladesh launches campaign against fake information and rumours
Facts: The Government of Bangladesh has launched a campaign named ‘Asol Chini’ with the aim to create digital literacy to fight fake information and rumour spreading on social media.
Sonamura-Daudkandi Inland Waterway Route between India and Bangladesh
News: The Sonamura-Daudkandi inland waterway route between India and Bangladesh has been operationalised. Facts: Sonamura-Daudkandi Route: It is an inland waterway route over river Gumati that was included in the list of Indo-Bangla Protocol (IBP) routes in May 2020. Daudkandi is in Bangladesh while Sonamura is in Tripura,India. Significance of the route: It will improve… Continue reading Sonamura-Daudkandi Inland Waterway Route between India and Bangladesh
India, China agree on 5-point plan to de-escalate LAC stand-off
News: India and China have agreed on five points to guide their approach to the situation on the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Facts: Five Points: India and China should take guidance from the consensus of the leaders on developing India-China relations including not allowing differences to become disputes. The current situation in the border areas… Continue reading India, China agree on 5-point plan to de-escalate LAC stand-off
Big blow to China as Thailand scraps KRA canal project
News: Thailand has announced that it has decided to scrap a Chinese led-KRA canal project. Facts: Kra Canal also known as Thai Canal or Kra Isthmus Canal refers to a proposed canal project that aims to connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea across the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand. Significance: The canal… Continue reading Big blow to China as Thailand scraps KRA canal project
