News:Idlib is the last stronghold of the rebels and jihadist groups in Syria that has been witnessed eight years of bloody fighting with the Syrian government. Facts: About Idlib: Idlib province is one of the fourteen provinces of Syria.It is situated in north-western Syria bordering Turkey. Idlib city, the province’s capital lies near the road… Continue reading Explained:Idlib Province
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.
Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave
News:India and 50 African countries have adopted the Lucknow Declaration at the first India – Africa Defence Minister’s Conclave. Facts: About Lucknow Declaration: Peace and Security:The countries have committed to continue their collaboration in the fields of peace and security including conflict prevention, resolution, management and peacebuilding. Terrorism:It condemned the growing threat of terrorism and… Continue reading Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave
US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
News:The United States has announced the launch of the International Religious Freedom Alliance(IRF Alliance). Facts: About the alliance: Aim:To bring together senior government representatives to discuss actions countries can take together to promote respect for freedom of religion or belief and protect members of religious minority groups worldwide. Around 26 Countries from around the world… Continue reading US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
News:Indian Government has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),a flagship project of the Belt and Road initiative(BRI) is illegal as it impinges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India. Facts: About CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),a pet project of Chinese President. It… Continue reading China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
Global Go To Think Tank Index
News:The Global Go To Think Tank Index Report(GGTTI) has been released by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program(TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania,US. Facts: About the index: The index evaluates public-policy research analysis and engagement organisations that generate policy-oriented research, analysis, and advice on domestic and international issues. It claims to enable policy makers… Continue reading Global Go To Think Tank Index
East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation
News:The fourth East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation will be held in Chennai,Tamil Nadu. Facts: About the EAS conference on Maritime Security: The EAS Maritime Security Conference has been organized by the Government of India since 2015. The fourth conference is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) in partnership with the… Continue reading East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation
Blue Dot Network
News:India may join the US-led Blue Dot Network(BDN) during the US President’s visit to India. Facts: About Blue Dot Network: The Blue Dot Network initiative was announced at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok,Thailand in 2019. It is a US led initiative jointly launched by the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), Australia’s Department of… Continue reading Blue Dot Network
CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts
News:Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),a Department of Biotechnology(DBT) backed global coalition is funding research for coronavirus vaccine. Facts: About CEPI: CEPI is a global partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil society organisations launched at World a Economic forum(WEF), Davos in 2017. It’s aim is to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious… Continue reading CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts
International Maritime Bureau(IMB):Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
News:The International Chamber of Commerce has released the International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) annual piracy report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: There was an overall decline in piracy incidents globally in the year 2019. However,there was an alarming increase in piracy related incidents across the Gulf of Guinea. The number of crew kidnapped in the… Continue reading International Maritime Bureau(IMB):Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Brexit:UK leaves the European Union
News:Britain has officially left the European Union(EU) and has become the first country to leave the 28-member bloc. Facts: UK-EU Brexit withdrawal agreement: As part of the withdrawal agreement,there will be a transition period until December 31st,2020. The transitional period is designed to make the separation process smoother and will be used by UK and… Continue reading Brexit:UK leaves the European Union
