News:Indian Finance Minister attended the Special Board of Governors meet of New Development bank through video conference. Facts: New Development Bank(NDB): It is a multilateral development bank jointly founded by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil in 2014.The Bank formally came into existence… Continue reading Finance minister attends New Development Bank Governors meet
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.
Operation Warp Speed: US hopes for Covid-19 vaccine by end of year
News: The United States has launched a program called Operation Warp Speed. Facts: Operation Warp Speed: It is a public–private partnership initiated by the United States to facilitate and accelerate development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics. Bodies Involved: It includes components of the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of… Continue reading Operation Warp Speed: US hopes for Covid-19 vaccine by end of year
COVID Action Platform
Facts: COVID Action Platform was created by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Aim: To convene the business community for collective action, protect people’s livelihoods and facilitate business continuity and mobilize support for the COVID-19 response. The fund has the support of the World Health Organization and is open to all businesses and industry groups as… Continue reading COVID Action Platform
Dr Harsh Vardhan to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman: what this means for India
News:Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is set to take charge as the chairman of the WHO Executive Board at its 147th session. Facts: The World Health Organization(WHO) is governed by two decision making bodies — the World Health Assembly and the Executive Board. Composition: The Executive Board is composed of 34 members technically qualified… Continue reading Dr Harsh Vardhan to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman: what this means for India
Nepal’s new political map claims India’s territories
News: Nepal has released a new map showing Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh areas as part of its territory.However,India has termed it as artificial enlargement of Nepal territorial claims that will not be accepted. Facts: India-Nepal Border Disputes: Kalapani Dispute: Kalapani is located at an altitude of 3600m on the Kailash Mansarovar route.It borders Uttarakhand in… Continue reading Nepal’s new political map claims India’s territories
India, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials
News:India and the U.S have decided to work together on vaccine research and testing for COVID-19 under the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program(VAP). Facts: The Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme(VAP) is a bilateral programme established in 1987. Aim: To develop and evolve joint R&D projects towards development of safe and efficacious vaccines against some of the major… Continue reading India, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials
India provides 2 million USD aid to United Nations Relief and Works Agency(UNRWA)
News:India has given USD 2 million in aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency(UNRWA) working for the welfare of Palestinian refugees. Facts: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) was established by the United Nations in 1949. Purpose: To provide assistance and protection for registered Palestine refugees to help… Continue reading India provides 2 million USD aid to United Nations Relief and Works Agency(UNRWA)
Baltics open Europe’s first pandemic ‘travel bubble’
News:The Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have opened their borders to one another creating the first travel bubble within the European Union. Facts: Baltic Travel Bubble: It aims to facilitate the citizens of these three Baltic countries to travel within the region without hassles.However, those who are coming from any other countries would… Continue reading Baltics open Europe’s first pandemic ‘travel bubble’
India welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal
News: India has welcomed the power-sharing deal announced by Afghanistan between President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah which ended political discord caused by last year’s disputed presidential election. Facts: Key Provisions of the Deal: Ashraf Ghani will stay as the president of Afghanistan while Abdullah will appoint half of the cabinet and will… Continue reading India welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal
India opposes Pakistan-China move to build major dam in Gilgit-Baltistan
News: Pakistan has signed a contract with Chinese state-run firm and Frontier Works Organisation, a commercial arm of Pakistan’s military for the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha dam. Facts: Diamer-Bhasha Dam:It is located on the Indus River in northern Pakistan between Kohistan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Diamer district in Gilgit Baltistan. India’s Stand:It has opposed… Continue reading India opposes Pakistan-China move to build major dam in Gilgit-Baltistan
