News:The Sri Lankan Army will be participating in the annual joint military exercise Mitra Shakti between the Indian and Sri Lanka Army. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise Mitra Shakti is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lanka Army. The exercise is being conducted between both the countries since the… Continue reading Exercise Mitra Shakti -India and SriLanka military exercise
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 offers $450 million line of credit to Sri Lanka
News:Sri Lankan President is on his first overseas visit to India after taking over as Sri Lanka president. Facts: Key takeaways from the visit: India has announced a line of credit of USD 400 million for development projects in Sri Lanka besides granting a separate fund of USD 50 million to help the country deal… Continue reading India offers $450 million line of credit to Sri Lanka
At 17.5 million, Indian diaspora largest in the world: UN report
News:The International Organisation for Migration has released the Global Migration Report 2020. Facts: About Global Migration Report: Global Migration Report is International Organisation for Migration’s (IOM) flagship publication. It features trends in international migration, discusses emerging policy issues and provides regional recent developments in Africa, America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Oceania. Key takeaways… Continue reading At 17.5 million, Indian diaspora largest in the world: UN report
Global Diplomacy Index 2019
News: Global Diplomacy Index 2019 has been released. About Global Diplomacy Index: The index is an analysis of the number of embassies and consulates maintained by countries around the world. In 2019, the index ranked 61 countries. It is published by Sydney-based Lowey Institute. Key Takeaways from Global Diplomacy Index 2019 China has overtaken the… Continue reading Global Diplomacy Index 2019
EU declares climate emergency
News: The European Union (EU) has approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency in Europe and globally. It has thus become the first multilateral bloc to declare a climate emergency. Facts: Climate emergency is a call for governments across the world to change their behaviour towards the climate and biodiversity. EU Resolution on… Continue reading EU declares climate emergency
Indian Army inducts Israel made Anti Tank Guided Missiles Spike along LoC in J&K
News:The Indian Army has inducted Israel made Anti Tank Guided Missiles Spike along the Line of Control(LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About Spike missile: Spike is an Israeli fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile and anti-personnel missile. The missiles have been manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. The missile is known for their precision targeting… Continue reading Indian Army inducts Israel made Anti Tank Guided Missiles Spike along LoC in J&K
Key WTO body may become dysfunctional from December 11
News:The World Trade Organization’s(WTO) appellate body could become dysfunctional on December 11,2019 as the United States continues to block the appointment of members. Facts: About WTO’s Appellate Body: The World Trade Organization’s(WTO) Appellate Body was set up in 1995. It is a standing committee of seven members that presides over appeals against judgments passed in… Continue reading Key WTO body may become dysfunctional from December 11
Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai among 113 cities in world on new global prosperity index
News:The first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion City Seal and Awards(PICSA) Index has been released. Facts: About the index: The index has been prepared by the Basque institutions and compiled by D&L Partners. The index measures factors such as the affordability of housing and access to education and healthcare, besides GDP per capita. The index has ranked… Continue reading Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai among 113 cities in world on new global prosperity index
Mine Countermeasure Exercise-first time between India and Japan
News:The Indian Naval Forces and the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) has conducted the first Mine Countermeasure Exercise(MINEX) at Kochi,Kerala. Facts: About the exercise: The Mine Countermeasure Exercise(MINEX) is an annual exercise between India and Japan. This is the first time an explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasure exercise was held by Indian and… Continue reading Mine Countermeasure Exercise-first time between India and Japan
UN Security Council reaffirms its opposition to chemical weapons
News: The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a declaration proposed by Britain expressing support for the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons. Facts: About Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons It aims to eliminate an entire category… Continue reading UN Security Council reaffirms its opposition to chemical weapons
