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.

U.N. award on gender advocacy

Source- This post on U.N. award on gender advocacy has been created based on the article “Indian peacekeeper gets U.N. award on gender advocacy” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Major Radhika Sen was awarded the U.N. Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2023. 1.  Major Radhika Sen who… Continue reading U.N. award on gender advocacy

Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)

Source-This post on Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) has been created based on the article “The GEF at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)” published in “Official page of GEF” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)… Continue reading Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)

Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)

Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)  has been created based on the article “Antarctic Parliament meets in Kochi: what’s on the table?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? India is hosting the 46th session of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46), also referred to as… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)

ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee

Source-This post on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee is based on the article “4th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee” published in “PIB” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? The 4th Joint Committee meeting to review the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) took place in Putrajaya, Malaysia,… Continue reading ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee

Chabahar Port Operation Pact

Source-This post on Chabahar port operation pact is based on the article “India, Iran sign Chabahar port operation pact” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? India and Iran recently signed a 10-year contract to operate the Chabahar port. About India-Iran Chabahar Port Agreement 1. India and Iran have signed a… Continue reading Chabahar Port Operation Pact

NHRC Accreditation Deferred by GANHRI

Source-This post on NHRC Accreditation Deferred by GANHRI is based on the article “UN-linked body defers accreditation of NHRC-India” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? India’s human rights record suffered a setback as the Geneva-based Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), affiliated with the United Nations, deferred… Continue reading NHRC Accreditation Deferred by GANHRI

Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status

Source- This post on Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status is based on the article “Why Vietnam wants US to change its ‘non-market economy’ status” published in ” The Indian Express” on “9th May 2024”. Why in News Vietnam has been pushing the US government to change Vietnam’s ‘non-market economy‘ classification to ‘market… Continue reading Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status

How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?

Source-This post on How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda? is based on the article “How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The UK is deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda under a new law. This new law aims to address undocumented… Continue reading How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?

Global biofuel alliance

Source-This post on Global biofuel alliance is based on the article “Global biofuel alliance sets up three-pronged work plan” published in “Business Standard” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has stated that the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) has initiated a work plan. This plan concentrates… Continue reading Global biofuel alliance

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