News:Luxembourg has announced to make all forms of public transport free starting March 2020. Facts: About: The decision was taken to reduce the traffic congestion and in turn reduce Emissions. Under this,all forms of Public transport will be free which will be funded by the taxpayers.This will help low earners save money and burden is… Continue reading Luxembourg becomes first country to make public transport free
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.
Greek Island of Lesbos
News:Greece has reinforced its sea and land borders to stop migrants crossing over from Turkey to reach Greek Island of Lesbos. Facts: About Greek Island of Lesbos: Lesbos is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea.It is the third largest island in Greece. It is separated from Turkey by the narrow Mytilini Strait.The… Continue reading Greek Island of Lesbos
U.S, Taliban sign peace deal
News:The US and Taliban have signed a peace deal in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Facts: Key provisions of the deal: Withdrawal of the United States troops from Afghanistan. A commitment by the Taliban to end support for U.S.-deemed terrorist organizations. Maintaining a communications channel between US and Taliban to support implementation of the agreement.… Continue reading U.S, Taliban sign peace deal
Explained: WHO raises global risk of coronavirus to ‘very high’, what does this mean
News:The World Health Organization has increased the assessment of the risk of spread and risk of the impact of the coronavirus from high to very high at the global level. Facts: About WHO Assessment: The World Health Organization(WHO) has prepared a manual to guide the rapid risk assessment of acute public health risks. The manual… Continue reading Explained: WHO raises global risk of coronavirus to ‘very high’, what does this mean
India-Myanmar Relations
News:The President of Myanmar has visited India.During his visit,several agreements were signed between both the countries. Facts: About the MoUs signed:The two countries signed agreements in various fields such as: MoU on Cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Agreement regarding Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIP) Project Agreement for construction… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations
Exercise Indradhanush – 2020
News:Indian and UK Air Force has jointly commenced the fifth edition of Exercise Indradhanush. Facts: About the exercise: It is a joint bilateral air exercise between India and the UK started in 2006. The focus of this edition of the exercise is ‘Base Defence and Force Protection’. Aim:To share and jointly validate strategies and tactics… Continue reading Exercise Indradhanush – 2020
US President’s Visit to India
News:The US President is on a visit to India.During his visit,several agreements were signed between India and the United States. Facts: India and the United States have decided to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership(CGSP). The CGSP will include issues such as defence, security cooperation and revitalisation of the Indo-Pacific with… Continue reading US President’s Visit to India
Mongla Port
News:The Bangladesh government has approved the proposal to enhance the capacity of the Mongla port. Facts: Background: India and Bangladesh had signed a MoU on the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports in 2015. The MoU envisages transit of goods from Mongla port to north eastern states of India through waterways, roads and railways. About… Continue reading Mongla Port
Food Planet Prize
News:Sweden has created two $1 million prizes named “Food Planet Prize” for solutions to feed billions of people. Facts: About the Prize: The Prize will be presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. Aim:To recognize ground-breaking initiatives from around the world that addresses the climate change threats towards food supply. The prize will… Continue reading Food Planet Prize
Northern European Enclosure Dam(NEED)
News:Recently,Scientists have proposed the construction of the Northern European Enclosure Dam(NEED) enclosing all of the North Sea to protect Northern European countries from Sea-level Rise(SLR). Facts: About NEED: The Northern European Enclosure Dam(NEED) project involves the construction of dams of a combined length of 637 km enclosing all of the North Sea. The first dam… Continue reading Northern European Enclosure Dam(NEED)
