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
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.
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
US sanctions against International Criminal Court(ICC)
News: US President has authorised sanctions against International Criminal Court(ICC) officials involved in investigations into possible war crimes by US troops or those of its allies. Facts: International Criminal Court(ICC): It is a permanent judicial body created by the 1998 Rome Statute which entered into force on July 1,2002. Jurisdiction: It has the jurisdiction to… Continue reading US sanctions against International Criminal Court(ICC)
World Competitiveness Index 2020
News: World Competitiveness Index 2020 has been released by the Institute for Management Development(IMD). Facts: World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Parameters: It ranks 63 countries using 235 indicators grouped under four factors: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Top Rankers: Singapore has topped the index followed… Continue reading World Competitiveness Index 2020
India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year:SIPRI
News: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its Yearbook 2020. Facts: Nine nuclear-armed countries: US, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. These countries together account for an estimated 13,400 nuclear weapons as of January 2020. Highest Nuclear warheads: Russia leads with 6,375 warheads, followed by the US… Continue reading India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year:SIPRI
RECOVERY Trial
Facts: RECOVERY trial is a large randomised controlled trial conducted in the U.K.It aims to test five drugs to identify treatments that may be beneficial for people hospitalised with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Additional Facts: Solidarity Trial: It is an international clinical trial launched by the World Health Organization(WHO) and partners to help find an… Continue reading RECOVERY Trial
India looks to deploy naval liaisons at Madagascar, Abu Dhabi for information exchange
News: After joining Indian Ocean Commission(IOC) as Observer, India is looking to post Navy Liaison Officers at Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre(RMIFC) in Madagascar and also at the European maritime surveillance initiative in the Strait of Hormuz(EMASOH) for improved Maritime Domain Awareness. Facts: RMIFC: It functions under the aegis of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)… Continue reading India looks to deploy naval liaisons at Madagascar, Abu Dhabi for information exchange
8 countries form alliance to counter China
News: Senior lawmakers from eight countries have launched the Inter parliamentary Alliance on China(IPAC). Facts: IPAC is an international cross-party group of legislators working towards reform on how democratic countries approach China. Aim: To help counter the threat China’s growing influence poses to global trade, security and human rights. Participating Countries: U.S, Germany, U.K, Japan,… Continue reading 8 countries form alliance to counter China
