News:The Statue of Unity has been included in the 8 wonders of Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO). Facts: About 8 Wonders of SCO:The Eight Wonders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) project embraces eight unique archeological and historical monuments of the SCO member states.These eight sites are: Statue of Unity in India Daming Palace in China Navruz Palace… Continue reading Statue of Unity finds place in ‘8 Wonders of SCO’
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.
World Future Energy Summit to begin today in Abu Dhabi
News: The World Future Energy Summit began in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Climate Innovations Exchange (CLIX) will be held alongside. Facts: About World Future Energy Summit It is an annual event, dedicated to advancing future energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies. It was started in 2011 by UAE 2020 theme: Rethinking Global Consumption, Production, and Investment.
Raisina Dialogue 2020 to host ministers from across globe
News:The Raisina Dialogue is to be held from January 14, 2020 in New Delhi. Facts: About Raisina Dialogue: The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. The dialogue is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and Observer Research Foundation. Every year, global leaders in… Continue reading Raisina Dialogue 2020 to host ministers from across globe
India attends Hormuz Peace Initiative
News:India has recently attended the Hormuz Peace Initiative that was held in Tehran,Iran. Facts: About Hormuz Peace Initiative: The initiative was organized by Iran.It was attended by leading trade partners of Iran namely China, Oman, India and Afghanistan. It aims at stabilizing one of the world’s busiest shipping lane, the Strait of Hormuz in the… Continue reading India attends Hormuz Peace Initiative
3 Indian cities under world’s 10 fastest growing cities: Economist Intelligence Unit
News:The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released a survey on the world’s fastest-growing urban areas in the World. Facts: About the survey: The survey was based on the United Nations(UN) Populations data. The survey has defined urban area as (a)All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board among others (b) Areas with a minimum population… Continue reading 3 Indian cities under world’s 10 fastest growing cities: Economist Intelligence Unit
India’s oil demand growth is set to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA
News:The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the India’s Energy Policy Report. Facts: About the report: The report has been prepared by the International Energy Agency(IEA) in collaboration with NITI Aayog. The report aims to assist the government in meeting its energy policy objectives by setting out a range of recommendations in each area with a… Continue reading India’s oil demand growth is set to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA
Nepal’s Seke ‘near-extinct’: The six degrees of endangerment of a language
News:Recently, several newspapers have reported that the near-extinct Nepalese language ‘Seke’ has just 700 speakers around the world. Facts: About Seke Language: Seke means golden language.It is one of the over 100 indigenous languages of Nepal. It is mainly spoken in the five villages of Chuksang, Chaile, Gyakar, Tangbe and Tetang in the Upper Mustang… Continue reading Nepal’s Seke ‘near-extinct’: The six degrees of endangerment of a language
Henley Passport Index 2020: Japan tops, India at 84
News:Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index 2020. Facts: About the Henley Passport index: The Henley Passport Index(HPI) is a global ranking of countries according to travel freedom for their citizens. The Index is based on the data provided by the International Air Transport Authority(IATA). The index was started in 2006 as Henley… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2020: Japan tops, India at 84
Explained: What is Protecting Power?
News:Iranian government has registered its protest with the Swiss Embassy in Tehran after the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone attack carried out by the United States. Facts: About Protecting Power: A protecting power is a country that represents another sovereign state in a country where it lacks its own diplomatic representation.… Continue reading Explained: What is Protecting Power?
Operation Sankalp
News:Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations code named Operation SANKALP in the Gulf Region in Jun 2019 to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Facts: About Operation Sankalp: Indian Navy had initiated ‘Operation Sankalp in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman as a measure to… Continue reading Operation Sankalp
