News:India has pledged to contribute USD 5 million in 2020 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees(UNRWA). Facts: About UNRWA: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) was established by the United Nations in 1949 to carry out direct relief and works programmes for Palestine refugees. The agency… Continue reading India pledges to contribute $5 million in 2020 to UN Palestine refugee agency
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 wins BRICS-Young Innovator Prize
News:The BRICS Young Innovator Prize has been awarded to Ravi Prakash for his indigenously designed affordable milk chilling unit at fourth BRICS-Young Scientist Forum(YSF)–2019. Facts: About BRICS Young Scientist forum: The BRICS Young Scientist Forum(YSF) was established in 2015 at the 2nd BRICS Science,Technology and Innovation(STI) Ministerial Meeting in Brazil. The first BRICS Young Scientist… Continue reading Indian wins BRICS-Young Innovator Prize
BRICS Bond Fund likely on agenda
News:Indian Prime Minister will be attending the 11th BRICS summit to be held on November 13 and 14 in Brasilia,Brazil. Facts: About the summit: The theme for upcoming 2019 BRICS Summit is ‘Economic Growth for an Innovative Future’. During the summit,BRICS countries will discuss formation of BRICS Bond Fund which will help member countries conduct… Continue reading BRICS Bond Fund likely on agenda
Indian Prime minister proposes Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
News:Indian Prime Minister has proposed an Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative during his address at the 14th East Asia Summit. Facts: About Indo Pacific initiative: The Indo-Pacific is an integrated region that combines the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and the land masses that surround them. The main objective of the Indo Pacific initiative will be… Continue reading Indian Prime minister proposes Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
External Affairs Minister attends 2nd edition of Paris Peace Forum
News: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has attended the second annual Paris Peace Forum in held in Paris, France from 11 to 13 November 2019 Facts: About Paris Peace Forum The Paris Peace Forum is an international event on global governance issues and multilateralism, held annually in Paris, France. The Forum convenes heads of states,… Continue reading External Affairs Minister attends 2nd edition of Paris Peace Forum
India to Host Shanghai Summit’s Heads of Government Council Meet In 2020
News: India will host the 19th council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Facts: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation It was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Secretariat of SCO is based… Continue reading India to Host Shanghai Summit’s Heads of Government Council Meet In 2020
HADR Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH to Commence at Visakhapatnam
News: ‘TIGER TRIUMPH’ is scheduled on the Eastern seaboard from 13 to 21 Nov 19. Facts: About Tiger Triumph It is the first India US joint Tri services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise. The tri service drill is being organised under the aegis of the headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff. The Exercise… Continue reading HADR Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH to Commence at Visakhapatnam
Bolivia to call fresh election after Organization of American States(OAS) audit
News:Bolivia’s President has called for a new election after the Organization of American States(OAS) which monitored the elections found clear manipulation and called for the result to be annulled. Facts: About Organization of American States(OAS): The Organization of American States(OAS) is the world’s oldest regional organization which came into being in 1948.It is headquartered at… Continue reading Bolivia to call fresh election after Organization of American States(OAS) audit
India, EU to push for free trade pact again
News:India and the European Union has once again restarted talks on a Bilateral Trade Investment Agreement(BTIA). Facts: About Bilateral Trade Investment Agreement(BTIA): Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement is a Free Trade Agreement between India and EU which was initiated in 2007. Even after a decade of negotiations,India and EU have failed to resolve certain issues… Continue reading India, EU to push for free trade pact again
Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
News:U.S. President will host NATO Chief to discuss military spending as the U.S continues his effort to press alliance members to pay more toward their own defense. Facts: About NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization also called North Atlantic Alliance is an intergovernmental military alliance. It was formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington… Continue reading Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
