News:Bougainville which is a part of Papua New Guinea is about to vote on independence.And,if the people votes for independence,Bougainville could become the world’s next country. Facts: About Bougainville: Bougainville is currently an autonomous province of Papua New Guinea- one of the most populous Pacific island states.It forms part of the Solomon Islands archipelago. The… Continue reading Bougainville: Will it become the world’s next country?
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.
On global cybercrime, India votes in favour of Russia-led resolution
News: A UN committee has passed a Russian-led resolution entitled “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes”. India has voted in favour of the resolution. Facts: About “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes” Aim: The resolution is aimed at promoting a global consensus and working out… Continue reading On global cybercrime, India votes in favour of Russia-led resolution
Global Terrorism Index 2019
News:The Global Terrorism Index(GTI),2019 has been released. Facts: About Global Terrorism Index(GTI): The Global Terrorism Index(GTI) is published by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The index provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism. The report ranks 163 countries according to how impacted they are by terrorism. The indicators… Continue reading Global Terrorism Index 2019
19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission concludes
News:The 19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission was held in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the Joint commission: The Agenda for the Joint Commission Session was bilateral trade and investment relations, trade barrier issues, cooperation in the sectors of power, petroleum and gas, new and renewable energy among others. The two countries reiterated… Continue reading 19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission concludes
Explained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
News:Recently,the United States has declared that it does not consider Israeli settlements on the West Bank a violation of international law. Facts: About West Bank: West Bank is a landlocked territory in West Asia.It also contains a significant section of the western dead sea. It was captured by Jordan after the Arab-Israeli War(1948) but Israel… Continue reading Explained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
World Energy Outlook 2019 – International Energy Agency
News:The International Energy Agency has released its report on World Energy Outlook,2019. Facts: About World Energy Outlook: The World Energy Outlook is a leading source of strategic insight on the future of energy and energy-related emissions, providing detailed scenarios that map out the consequences of different energy policy and investment choices. Key takeaways from the… Continue reading World Energy Outlook 2019 – International Energy Agency
U.S. State Department approves $1 billion arms sale to India
News:United States has approved sale of 13 MK 45 naval guns to India and related equipments worth an estimated cost of $1 billion. Facts: About MK 45 naval guns: The MK 45 is manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments at its facilities in Louisville,Kentucky in the US. It is a naval artillery gun designed… Continue reading U.S. State Department approves $1 billion arms sale to India
Singapore to get access to use India’s Chandipur missile test range
News:India and Singapore’s Defence minister has co-chaired the 4th Singapore-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue(DMD) in Singapore. Facts: Key takeaways from the Dialogue: India has offered Singapore to use its Chandipur Integrated Test Range for launching and testing missiles and rockets. Singapore has territorial limitations due to its geographical location. Thus, India has already opened its military… Continue reading Singapore to get access to use India’s Chandipur missile test range
Inauguration of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme(KPCS) 2019
News:The Plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is being hosted by India in New Delhi. Facts: About the Plenary meeting: The meeting will be hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Plenary meeting is held annually to discuss the latest developments in the implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme… Continue reading Inauguration of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme(KPCS) 2019
Explained: What ‘leaked’ documents say about China’s Uighur detention camps
News:According to leaked Chinese government documents,there was a clampdown on Uighurs and other Muslims in the country’s western Xinjiang region. Facts: Who are the Uighurs? The Uighurs are mostly Muslims and number about 11 million in western China’s Xinjiang region. They see themselves as culturally and ethnically close to Central Asian nations, and their language… Continue reading Explained: What ‘leaked’ documents say about China’s Uighur detention camps
