News:A Polish climber has died on the Nepal’s Mount Manaslu. Facts: About Mount Manaslu: Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. It is located in the Mansiri Himal part of the Nepalese Himalayas,in the west-central part of Nepal.
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.
Fake News
News:Recently,twenty countries including France, Britain and India has signed an agreement at the UN to stop the spread of fake news online. Facts: The agreement was initiated by the Reporters Without Borders(RSF), a press freedom watchdog. The signatory countries committed to promoting independently reported, diverse and reliable information. The agreement also underlined the responsibility of… Continue reading Fake News
Exercise KAZIND – 2019
News:The Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2019 between India and Kazakhstan will be conducted at Pithoragarh,Uttarakhand. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise KAZIND-2019 is the fourth edition of an annual event which is conducted alternatively in Kazakhstan and India. The aim of this exercise is to conduct company level joint training with emphasis on counter terrorism operations in… Continue reading Exercise KAZIND – 2019
G-4 for UNSC reform, enhanced role of developing countries
News:The foreign ministers of G-4 grouping held a meeting on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA). Facts: About G-4: The G4 nations comprises of Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan. These four countries support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council. Unlike the G7, where… Continue reading G-4 for UNSC reform, enhanced role of developing countries
Google wins in ‘right to be forgotten’ fight with France
News:European Union’s(EU) top court has ruled that the right to be forgotten online does not extend beyond the borders of the European Union. Facts: Background: The ruling came on a dispute between Google and the French privacy regulator CNIL which in 2015 had asked Google to globally remove links to pages containing damaging or false… Continue reading Google wins in ‘right to be forgotten’ fight with France
Chabahar port
News:Indian Prime minister and Iranian President met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s 74th session to discuss progress on Chabahar Port. Facts: About Chabahar port: Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chabahar city located in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman.It serves as Iran’s only oceanic port. The Chabahar Agreement was signed… Continue reading Chabahar port
Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)
News:Indian Prime minister has met with the leaders of the CARICOM group of countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Facts: During the meeting,Prime minister announced $14 million grant for community development projects in the CARICOM and another $150 million Line of Credit for solar, renewable energy and… Continue reading Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
News:Indian Prime Minister has made a pitch for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) in New York. Facts: About Nuclear suppliers group: NSG is a group of nuclear supplier countries that frames and implements agreed rules for exporting nuclear equipment with a view to controlling the spread of nuclear weapons The NSG was set… Continue reading Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
News:The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) will now become an independent organization led by an Executive Director. Facts: About GIFCT: Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism(GIFCT) was formally established in July 2017. The forum was led by a rotating chair drawn from the founding four companies—Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube. The main aim… Continue reading Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS)
News:Indian Prime Minister has met leaders of the Pacific small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York,USA. Facts: Prime Minister has announced a USD 150 million line of credit to the group of Pacific island nations for undertaking solar, renewable energy and climate related projects based on their… Continue reading Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS)
