News:Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has participated in the 29th ministerial meeting of the BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India, China) countries on Climate Change at Beijing,China. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The ministers emphasized comprehensive implementation of the Paris agreement. They also underlined the importance of effective and sustained implementation… Continue reading 29th BASIC Ministerial Meet on Climate Change
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.
Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA)
News:Indian Ocean Rim Association ministerial meeting is scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi,UAE. Facts: About the IORA meeting: The 19th IORA Council of Ministers meeting will be held on November 7 in Abu Dhabi,UAE. The theme of the meeting is Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean. The United… Continue reading Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA)
Sakharov Prize
News:The European Union(EU) Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize for Human Rights to Uighur intellectual Ilham Tohti. Facts: About Sakharov Prize: The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is an annual award given by the European Parliament. It is bestowed on individuals or organisations who have dedicated their lives to the defence of human rights… Continue reading Sakharov Prize
Cape Town Agreement
News:India is yet to ratify the Cape Town Agreement which was adopted by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) for safety of fishing vessels. Facts: About Cape Town Agreement: The Cape Town Agreement was adopted by the IMO in 2012 to help combat illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing. The agreement is aimed at facilitating better control… Continue reading Cape Town Agreement
India, Pakistan sign pact to enable Indian pilgrims visit Kartarpur
News:India and Pakistan has signed a Kartarpur agreement to open a land corridor between the two countries. Facts: Key Highlights of the agreement: Indian pilgrims of all faiths and Person of Indian origin can use the Kartarpur corridor Travel will be visa free.But the pilgrims need to carry only a valid passport and an electronic… Continue reading India, Pakistan sign pact to enable Indian pilgrims visit Kartarpur
India-US Science and Technology agreement
News:Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between India and the United States. Facts: Features of the agreement: India and the United States will share scientific and technical information and experts. The agreement would also enable cooperation between the countries in training the scientists and experts according to the… Continue reading India-US Science and Technology agreement
Non Aligned Movement(NAM)
News:Vice-President of India will represent India at the 18th Non Aligned Movement(NAM) summit in Baku,Azerbaijan marking the second time that Indian PM will skip the summit. Facts: About NAM: The concept of Non Aligned Movement(NAM) originated in 1955 at the Asia-Africa Bandung Conference held in Indonesia. The NAM was formed after the Second World War… Continue reading Non Aligned Movement(NAM)
US India Strategic Partnership Forum
News:The members of US India Strategic Partnership Forum(USISPF) has called on the Indian Prime Minister to discuss trade and economy related issues. Facts: About US India Strategic Partnership Forum(USISPF): The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is a non-profit organization established in 2017. The forum’s objective is to strengthen the India-US bilateral and strategic partnership through… Continue reading US India Strategic Partnership Forum
Marawah Island
News:The World’s oldest known natural pearl was discovered at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Facts: About the discovery: The pearl has been named as the ‘Abu Dhabi Pearl that have been radio dated to 5,800-5,600 BCE. The discovery proves that pearls and oysters were being used in the… Continue reading Marawah Island
Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative
News:The ninth India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting is scheduled to happen in New Delhi. Facts: About DTTI: The Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI) mechanism was launched in 2012.It is not a treaty or a law. It aims to include strengthening India’s defence industrial base, exploring new areas of technological development and… Continue reading Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative
