News:Union Cabinet has cleared the acquisition of 24 MH-60 Seahawk helicopters for the Indian Navy from the United States. Facts: About Seahawk Helicopter: The Seahawks are a multi-mission maritime helicopter developed by Lockheed Martin. They are deployed by the US Navy as its primary anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface weapons system for open ocean and littoral… Continue reading Cabinet clears $2.5 billion deal for 24 MH-60 Seahawk helicopters
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.
UK announces new points-based visa system
News:The United Kingdom has announced the launch of the UK’s new points-based visa system. Facts: About the points based visa system: The system is aimed at attracting the brightest and the best from the world and cutting down the low-skilled workers coming to the United Kingdom. The system will come into force from January 1,… Continue reading UK announces new points-based visa system
Worldwide Education for the Future Index 2019
News:The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019. Facts: About the Index: The index assesses countries based on their abilities to equip students with skill-based education. It has ranked countries based on three pillars namely environment, teaching environment and overall socio-economic environment. The theme of the index is… Continue reading Worldwide Education for the Future Index 2019
Pakistan to continue in FATF Grey List
News:The International Co-operation Review Group(ICRG) of the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has recommended that Pakistan be retained on the Grey List given its failure to completely implement the 27-point action plan to check terror financing. Facts: FATF and Pakistan: In 2018,Pakistan was placed on the grey list by the FATF and was given a 27-point… Continue reading Pakistan to continue in FATF Grey List
11 Indian universities in top 100 for emerging economies
News:Times Higher Education’s (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020 has been released. Facts: About the rankings: The Emerging University Rankings is based on the same 13 performance indicators used for the World University Rankings. These 13 indicators measure an institution’s performance across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. However, the weightings are different to… Continue reading 11 Indian universities in top 100 for emerging economies
3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety
News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways will represent India at the 3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety for Achieving Global Goals 2030 in Stockholm,Sweden. Facts: About the conference: It is organised by the World Health Organization(WHO) in association with the World Bank and minister-led delegations from more than 80 countries. The objective… Continue reading 3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety
Battle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli
News:Turkey President has compared Kashmir to Çanakkale — the World War I battle that built several national identities. Facts: About the Battle: The Battle of Çanakkale also known as the Gallipoli campaign or the Dardanelles campaign is considered to be one of the bloodiest of World War I. This battle took place on the Gallipoli… Continue reading Battle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli
Canary Islands
News:Recently,Spanish authorities have rescued a group of 86 migrants that included a baby who was born near the Canary Islands. Facts: About Canary Islands: The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago and the southernmost autonomous community of Spain. The Island is located in the Atlantic Ocean,west of Morocco at the closest point.
Explained: What is Hope spacecraft?
News:The United Arab Emirates has used a novel approach to build the Hope spacecraft which will be launched in July,2020. Facts: About HOPE: HOPE Spacecraft is also known as the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM).It will be Arab world’s first spacecraft to Mars. Aim:To collect information on Mars and meteorological layers.It also seeks to study the… Continue reading Explained: What is Hope spacecraft?
India, Portugal ink seven pacts
News:Indian and Portugal Prime Ministers have signed seven agreements to boost cooperation in a range of areas. Facts: About the agreements: The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, transport, ports, culture and industrial and intellectual property rights. They have also signed cooperation to promote Maritime Transport between the two countries for better operation… Continue reading India, Portugal ink seven pacts
