News: Department of Science and Technology has launched the India-Russia Joint Technology Assessment and Accelerated Commercialization Programme. Facts: The programme has been launched in partnership with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) and Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises(FASIE) of the Russian Federation. Aim: To connect Indian and Russian Science & Technology(S&T)… Continue reading DST launches India-Russia collaboration joint R&D for technology development
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.
GAVI vaccine alliance says 75 countries keen to join ‘COVAX’
News: India has expressed its keen interest in joining the COVAX alliance. Facts: COVAX Alliance: It is a facility that aims to guarantee rapid, fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for every country in the world. Bodies Involved: It is co-led by Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations(GAVI), Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI) and… Continue reading GAVI vaccine alliance says 75 countries keen to join ‘COVAX’
WHO launches Covid-19 law lab for implementing legal frameworks to manage pandemic
News: The World Health Organization(WHO) has launched COVID-19 Law Lab initiative. Facts: COVID-19 Law Lab: It is a database of laws that countries have implemented in response to the pandemic.It includes state of emergency declarations, quarantine measures, disease surveillance, legal measures relating to mask-wearing, social distancing and access to medication and vaccines. Purpose: This database… Continue reading WHO launches Covid-19 law lab for implementing legal frameworks to manage pandemic
EU leaders clinch €750 billion coronavirus Recovery Fund
News: European Union has agreed upon a historic €750 billion ($860 billion) coronavirus recovery fund. Facts: Coronavirus Recovery Fund: The fund is aimed at containing an unprecedented economic downturn in the EU countries caused due to Covid-19 induced disruption. What does the fund contain? There are two parts of the fund: Euro 360 billion in… Continue reading EU leaders clinch €750 billion coronavirus Recovery Fund
India joins as a founding member at the UN’s ‘Alliance for Poverty Eradication’
News: India has become a founding member of the United Nations(UN) Alliance for Poverty Eradication launched by the President of the UN General Assembly. Facts: Aim: To focus on efforts to boost the global economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and to serve as a forum for Member States to raise awareness about… Continue reading India joins as a founding member at the UN’s ‘Alliance for Poverty Eradication’
United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars
News: The United Arab Emirates has launched its Emirates Mars mission from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center. Facts: HOPE Spacecraft or Emirates Mars Mission: It is a Mars mission launched by the United Arab Emirates.It is also the first interplanetary mission for the Arab World. Aim: To search for the connection between current martian weather and… Continue reading United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars
Joint Statement on U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership
News: India and the United States have issued a joint statement with the U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership. Facts: U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership(SEP): It was established in 2018 to build upon energy partnership and set the stage for meaningful engagements through robust government-to-government cooperation and industry engagement. Pillars: The SEP organizes inter-agency engagement on both sides… Continue reading Joint Statement on U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership
Explained: What is APT29 group accused of ‘hacking’ Covid-19 vaccine?
Facts: APT29 also known as Dukes or Cozy Bear is a cyber espionage group believed to be associated with Russian intelligence.It uses a variety of tools and techniques such as custom malware known as ‘WellMess’ and ‘WellMail’ to target government, diplomatic and a number of organisations globally.
UN blacklists Pakistan Taliban terror group’s leader
News: United Nations Security Council(UNSC) 1267 committee has designated Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan(TTP) leader Noor Wali Mehsud as a global terrorist. Facts: UNSC 1267 Committee: It was established as a result of resolution 1267 (in 1999).It is also known as the Al Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee. Composition: The Committee comprises all 15 members of the UNSC… Continue reading UN blacklists Pakistan Taliban terror group’s leader
Azad Pattan Hydropower Project
News: Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for the Azad Pattan hydel power project. Facts: Azad Pattan hydel power project: It is a 700 MW hydroelectric project on the Jhelum River in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir(PoK). Additional Facts: Kohala hydropower project: It is a Hydroelectric power project to be built on the Jhelum river.It is… Continue reading Azad Pattan Hydropower Project
