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
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’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
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on cooperation in Polar Science
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Agreement on cooperation in polar science between India and Sweden. Facts: About the agreement: The agreement between India and Sweden in polar science will enable sharing of the expertise available with both Countries. The agreement becomes significant as both India and Sweden are signatories to… Continue reading Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on cooperation in Polar Science
Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
News:Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful and Civilian Purposes. Facts: India-Mongolia outer space cooperation agreement: The Union Cabinet has approved an agreement between India and Mongolia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful and civilian purposes. The… Continue reading Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
Govt issues revised norms for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with other nations
News:Government has revised guidelines for seeking assistance from foreign countries under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty(MLAT). Facts: About the guidelines: These guidelines were made in the backdrop of complaints against the bureaucratic delays in the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) on MLAT issues. The guidelines have provisions for service of documents to authorities of foreign country… Continue reading Govt issues revised norms for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with other nations
INS Sumedha provides assistance to stranded vessel near Somali Coast
News:INS Sumedha which is presently on Anti Piracy Patrol in Gulf of Aden, came to the rescue of the stranded vessel near Somali Coast. Facts: About INS Sumedha: INS Sumedha was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2014.The ship has been designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited. Sumedha is the third ship of the… Continue reading INS Sumedha provides assistance to stranded vessel near Somali Coast
