News:United Nations(UN) Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released the Lost at Home report. Facts: The report looks at the risks and challenges internally displaced children face and the urgent actions needed to protect them. India constituted the highest number of internal displacements in 2019 followed by Philippines, Bangladesh and China. Internal Displacement: It refers to the… Continue reading Lost at home: Over 5 million people internally displaced in India in 2019
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.
Amid high inflation, Iran to get a new currency
News:The Iranian parliament has approved a bill to allow a major overhaul in the country’s currency rial. Facts: Key Features of the Bill: It allows the government to slash four zeros from the rial and to replace Iranian national currency Rial with another basic unit of currency called Toman(redenomination).Each Toman will be equal to 10,000… Continue reading Amid high inflation, Iran to get a new currency
It’s humanity against the virus, British PM tells COVID-19 global summit
News:British Prime Minister at the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference has said that all countries should step up their efforts and work together on fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference :It was co-hosted by the UK and eight other countries and organisations including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway,… Continue reading It’s humanity against the virus, British PM tells COVID-19 global summit
India lodges protest against Pak SC nod to elections in Gilgit-Baltistan
News:The Government of India has issued a strong protest over an order by the Pakistan Supreme Court allowing the government to hold elections in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan. Facts: Gilgit Baltistan:It is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, Afghanistan to the north, China to the east… Continue reading India lodges protest against Pak SC nod to elections in Gilgit-Baltistan
India slips two places on global press freedom index
News: 2020 World Press Freedom Index was released. Facts: It is an annual ranking of countries which shows the degree of freedom that journalists, news organisations, and netizens have in each country. It ranks 180 countries. Published by:Reporters Without Borders 2020 World Press Freedom Index: Global: Norway ranks 1st. China is at 177th and North… Continue reading India slips two places on global press freedom index
Prime minister to participate in NAM Summit through Video Conference
News:The Prime Minister will participate in the Virtual Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit through Video Conference.The summit will be chaired by Azerbaijan and will conclude with a political declaration of Uniting Against COVID-19. Facts: Non-Aligned Movement: It was formed during the Cold War as an organization of States that did not seek to formally align themselves… Continue reading Prime minister to participate in NAM Summit through Video Conference
Global energy demand to fall 6 per cent in 2020, largest drop in 70 years: IEA
News:International Energy Agency(IEA) has released its annual Global Energy Review 2020 report. Facts: International Energy Agency(IEA): Established in 1974 as an autonomous intergovernmental organization under the OECD framework. Aim:To ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its member countries and beyond. Headquarters: Paris, France. Focus areas: It has four main areas of focus: a) Energy… Continue reading Global energy demand to fall 6 per cent in 2020, largest drop in 70 years: IEA
Germany classifies Hezbollah as terrorist organisation
News:Germany has labelled Hezbollah as a terrorist Organisation and has banned all their activities. Facts: Hezbollah(the Party of God): It is a Shia Islamist political, military and social organisation that has considerable power in Lebanon. Additional Facts: Other organisations in News: Boko Haram: It is a violent Islamist insurgent group founded in 2002 in Northeast… Continue reading Germany classifies Hezbollah as terrorist organisation
Exercise RIMPAC will be held with sea only events
News:The U.S Navy will host the Exercise RIMPAC this year but the drills will only be held at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Exercise RIMPAC(Rim of the Pacific) is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise held biennially since 1971 by the United States Navy’s Indo-Pacific Command at Hawaii. Aim:To strengthen international maritime… Continue reading Exercise RIMPAC will be held with sea only events
India remains on U.S. Priority Watch List
News:The US has again placed India on the Priority Watch List for lack of sufficient measurable improvements to its Intellectual Property framework that have negatively affected American right holders over the past year. Facts: Priority Watch List and Watch List countries are identified by the annual Special 301 Report. Priority Watch list countries -These are… Continue reading India remains on U.S. Priority Watch List
