News:The Bangladesh Government has planned to accommodate 100,000 Rohingya refugees in its Bhasan Char Island. Facts: About Bhashan Char Island: The Bhashan Char is an uninhabited island around 30 kilometre east of Hatiya island in the South East Bangladesh. The Island was formed with Himalayan silt in 2006 on the mouth of river Meghna. The… Continue reading Bangladesh:Bhashan Char Island to house 100,000 Rohingya refugees
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.
India to invite Imran Khan for Shanghai Council meet
News: Prime Minister of Pakistan will be invited to participate in the Heads of Government Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that will be hosted in India in 2020 Facts: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation It was founded in 2001 in Shanghai… Continue reading India to invite Imran Khan for Shanghai Council meet
Indo-Japanese joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ begins off Chennai Coast
News:The Coast Guards of India and Japan took part in a joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ off the Chennai coast. Facts: About Sahyog-kaijin: Exercise Sahyog-Kaijin is a joint exercise between India and Japanese Coast Guards. The exercise is aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and mutual understanding between the two coast guards. It also aims to enhance… Continue reading Indo-Japanese joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ begins off Chennai Coast
1st Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade & Investment
News:The first Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade & Investment (DTI) was convened in New Delhi on 15-16 January, 2020. Facts: About the Dialogue: India and Norway signed Dialogue of Trade and Investment when Norway Prime Minister visited India in 2019. Based on the agreement,the countries held their first meeting to discuss trade and investment.… Continue reading 1st Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade & Investment
WEF:Global Risks Report,2020
News:The World Economic Forum has released the ‘Global Risks Report 2020’. Facts: About Global Risks report: The report describes changes occurring in the global risks landscape from year to year and identifies global catastrophic risks. This is the first time in the report’s 10-year-history that all of the top five issues that are likely to… Continue reading WEF:Global Risks Report,2020
US removes designation of China as currency manipulator
News:The US has removed China as a currency manipulator as the two countries are preparing to sign a trade deal. Facts: About Currency manipulator: Currency manipulation happens when governments try to artificially tweak the exchange rate to gain an unfair advantage in trade. US defines currency manipulation as when countries deliberately influence the exchange rate… Continue reading US removes designation of China as currency manipulator
Statue of Unity finds place in ‘8 Wonders of SCO’
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’
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
