News: The 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) Summit was held via video conference. Facts: Chaired by: The Summit was chaired by Vietnam which is holding the chairmanship of ASEAN currently. Theme: “Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN” ASEAN Covid-19 response fund: The fund was established with a reserve for medical supplies to meet urgent needs during… Continue reading ASEAN states warn of S. China Sea tensions
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.
COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade
News: Cairns Group has launched a “COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade” to support the global agricultural and food system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Cairns Group:It was established in 1986 in Cairns, Australia.It is a coalition of 19 agricultural exporting countries and one observer country. Objective: To liberalize global trade in… Continue reading COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupts twice
News: Mount Merapi in Indonesia has erupted twice on 21st June, 2020. Facts: Mount Merapi: It is an active stratovolcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces,Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548.
At RIC Meet, India Talks of Need to Respect Legitimate Interest of Partners
News: Indian Foreign minister has attended the virtual foreign minister level meeting of the trilateral group of Russia-India-China(RIC). Facts: Russia-India-China(RIC): It is a strategic grouping that was founded in the late 1990s under the leadership of Yevgeny Primakov, a Russian politician as a counterbalance to the Western alliance. Aim: To end its subservient foreign policy… Continue reading At RIC Meet, India Talks of Need to Respect Legitimate Interest of Partners
Japan to rename islands disputed with China
News: Japan’s Ishigaki city assembly has passed a bill to change the name of the Senkaku Islands from Tonoshiro to Tonoshiro Senkaku. Facts: Senkaku Islands: These are a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea.Japan administers and controls the Senkaku islands. The islands are known as Diaoyu Islands in China and the Diaoyutai… Continue reading Japan to rename islands disputed with China
China to join UN arms trade treaty, ‘enhance’ world peace
News: China has decided to join the United Nations(UN) Arms Trade Treaty that has been rejected by the United States. Facts: History: The UN Arms Trade Treaty entered into force in 2014. Objective: To regulate the international trade in conventional arms (from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships). What does the treaty… Continue reading China to join UN arms trade treaty, ‘enhance’ world peace
Yemeni separatists seize island of Socotra from Saudi-backed government
News: Yemen separatists have seized control of Socotra Island deposing its governor and driving out forces of the Saudi-backed government. Facts: Socotra Island: It is part of the North Indian Ocean located between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea. The island is officially part of Yemen and sits at the mouth of the Gulf… Continue reading Yemeni separatists seize island of Socotra from Saudi-backed government
Indian officials attend virtual EAG plenary meet
News: Indian officials have attended the virtual 32nd plenary meeting of Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). Facts: EAG: It is a regional body established in 2004.Currently,it is an associate member of the Financial Action Task Force(FATF). Members: It comprises nine countries namely India, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,… Continue reading Indian officials attend virtual EAG plenary meet
Nearly 80 mln displaced globally by 2019-end, half of them children: UNHCR
News: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report. Facts: Key Takeaways: Five countries account for two-thirds of people displaced across borders: Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Myanmar. Around 80 million people were displaced at the end of 2019. Conflict, Persecution, Violence, Human rights violations were the main reasons behind… Continue reading Nearly 80 mln displaced globally by 2019-end, half of them children: UNHCR
India Elected Unopposed To Non-Permanent Seat Of UN Security Council
News: India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council(UNSC) for a two-year term. Facts: The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United Nations including the United Nations Security Council(UNSC). Other organs are UNGA, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, ICJ and UN secretariat. UNSC is composed of 15 Members: Five… Continue reading India Elected Unopposed To Non-Permanent Seat Of UN Security Council
