News:Recently, eight West African nations have agreed to change the name of their common currency from ‘CFA franc’ to ‘Eco’. Facts: Which are the countries that uses CFA Franc? CFA Franc is the name of two currencies- ‘the West African CFA franc’, which is used in 8 West African countries and ‘Central African CFA franc’,… Continue reading Eight West African nations rename common currency to Eco
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.
OIC voices ‘concern’, flags impact of CAA
News:The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) has voiced concern over the Citizenship Amendment Act and the verdict in the Ayodhya case. Facts: About Citizenship amendment Act,2019: The Act amends the Citizenship Act,1955 to make illegal migrants who belong to certain religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians) from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, eligible for… Continue reading OIC voices ‘concern’, flags impact of CAA
India, China to intensify boundary settlement
News:India and China have agreed to intensify efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution to their border dispute and work on more Confidence Building measures(CBMs) to maintain peace and tranquillity along the frontier. Facts: About India-China Border: The border between India and China is not clearly demarcated throughout.Along certain stretches of its 3,488-km length,there is… Continue reading India, China to intensify boundary settlement
US gives ‘narrow exemption’ to India from sanctions on Chabahar for aid: Official
News:According to US officials,the US has provided a rare exemption to India from sanctions on the Chabahar port in Iran. Facts: About Chabahar port: Chabahar port is a seaport in Chabahar in South-Eastern Iran.Its location lies in the Gulf of Oman.It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the ocean. The Chabahar Agreement… Continue reading US gives ‘narrow exemption’ to India from sanctions on Chabahar for aid: Official
Macau celebrates 20 years of China rule
News:Macau is celebrating the 20th Anniversary since the former Portuguese colony was returned to China. Facts: About Macao: Macau is a special administrative region of China.It is an example of One Country,Two Systems. It is situated on the south-east coast of China near the mouth of the Pearl River.It is 60 kilometres from Hong Kong.… Continue reading Macau celebrates 20 years of China rule
Delegation from Bangladesh fails to arrive in Delhi for river panel meeting
News:Bangladesh has not sent a delegation for the Joint River Commission (JRC) meeting with India that was scheduled to be held in New Delhi.This has also delayed the agreement on sharing of the waters of Feni river. Facts: About Joint River Commission(JRC): The Joint River Commission came into existence as a result of the Indo-Bangladesh… Continue reading Delegation from Bangladesh fails to arrive in Delhi for river panel meeting
Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan receive prestigious UN medal
News:Recently,Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations(UN) medal for their service and contribution to building peace in the country. Facts: About United Nations Peacekeeping: United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948.It provides security and the political and peacebuilding support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to… Continue reading Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan receive prestigious UN medal
Explained: What is the global refugee meet currently underway in Geneva?
News:The first Global Refugee Forum(GRF),a two-day gathering of United Nations member states has began in Geneva, Switzerland. Facts: About Global Refugee forum: The Global Refugee forum is jointly hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency and the government of Switzerland. The Global Refugee Forum is guided by the… Continue reading Explained: What is the global refugee meet currently underway in Geneva?
Defence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S
News:India and the US will meet for the second 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington,US. Facts: About 2+2 dialogue: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. The 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and the US was started in 2017. This new… Continue reading Defence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S
Explained: What is the UN body that has criticized India for the new citizenship Act?
News: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act for being fundamentally discriminatory in nature. Facts: About the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) It is the principal UN entity on human rights. It is a part of the UN Secretariat, one of… Continue reading Explained: What is the UN body that has criticized India for the new citizenship Act?
