News:Recently,the eighth Indo-German Energy Forum was conducted in Delhi to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. Facts: Key takeaways from the forum: The two countries signed agreements on thermal Power Plants renewable energy and green energy corridors. Indo-German Solar Partnership that was founded in 2015 was also discussed in the forum. The forum also finalized… Continue reading 8th Indo German Energy Forum
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.
Dustlik 2019: India Uzbekistan Military Exercise
News:India will conduct its first ever military exercise with Uzbekistan named Dustlik. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise Dustlik is the first ever military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. The exercise will be held at the Chirchiq Training Area in Uzbekistan. The aim of the exercise is to focus on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in… Continue reading Dustlik 2019: India Uzbekistan Military Exercise
IAEA appoints Rafael Grossi as Director General
News:Argentina’s Rafael Grossi has been appointed as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). Facts: About IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) is widely known as the world’s Atoms for Peace and Development.It was established as an autonomous organization in 1957. It aim is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and… Continue reading IAEA appoints Rafael Grossi as Director General
International Air Transport Association(IATA)
News:IndiGo airlines has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member. Facts: About IATA: International Air Transport Association(IATA) is a trade association for the world’s airlines. It represents some 290 airlines primarily major carriers, representing 117 countries, accounting for 82% of total air traffic. It was established in April 1945 and is a… Continue reading International Air Transport Association(IATA)
Uluru
News:Recently, Australian Government has banned the climbing of Uluru desert rock,considered sacred by the local Anangu people. Facts: About Uluru: Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock.It is located in central Australia. It is sacred to the local Anangu people, the Aboriginal people residing in that area. The rock is a large sandstone rock formation.It… Continue reading Uluru
Operation Kayla Mueller
News:The operation Kayla Mueller is an operation that claimed the life of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Facts: About the Operation: The operation was a United States led military operation in Barisha,Idlib in northwestern Syria. The operation targeted Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) leadership notably its leader,Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The special… Continue reading Operation Kayla Mueller
Exercise Shakti-2019
News:Indian and French armies will conduct joint counter-terrorism drills under ‘Exercise Shakti-2019’ in the Mahajan field firing range in Rajasthan. Facts: About the exercise: The Exercise SHAKTI is conducted between India and France.It was first conducted in the year 2011. The exercise is a biennial exercise and is conducted alternately in India and France. The… Continue reading Exercise Shakti-2019
India, Saudi Arabia to sign Strategic Partnership Council pact
News:India and Saudi Arabia are set to sign an agreement for creating a bilateral strategic partnership council. Facts: About the strategic Council: The strategic partnership council will be led by Indian Prime minister and Saudi Crown Prince and it will meet every two years. The council will include multiple sections involving the External Affairs Ministry… Continue reading India, Saudi Arabia to sign Strategic Partnership Council pact
International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO)
News:India has taken up Pakistan’s denial of use of its airspace to Indian Prime Minister flight with the International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO). Facts: About ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations charged with coordinating and regulating international air travel. ICAO was established in 1944 by Convention on International… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO)
Universal Postal Union(UPU)
News:Recently,Pakistan has stopped exchange of postal mails with India since August 27,2019.This decision was taken unilaterally by Pakistan without any prior notice and is in direct contravention of Universal Postal Union (UPU) frames rules. Facts: About Universal Postal Union(UPU): The Universal Postal Union(UPU) was established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874. It is a… Continue reading Universal Postal Union(UPU)
