Singapore has reported its first ever case of monkeypox virus.It was brought in by a Nigerian man thought to have contracted the rare virus by eating bushmeat at a wedding. Monkeypox virus(MPXV) is an orthopoxvirus that causes a viral disease with symptoms in humans similar but milder to those seen in smallpox patients. Smallpox was… Continue reading Singapore reports first case of rare monkeypox virus
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.
Ireland declares climate emergency
Ireland has became the second nation in the world after Britain to declare a climate emergency. The Ireland parliamentary report has also called upon the parliament to examine how the Irish government can improve its response to the issue of biodiversity loss. The declaration of climate emergency is a call for governments across the world… Continue reading Ireland declares climate emergency
5,000 millionaires left India last year
According to the AFRASIA Bank Global Wealth Migration Review 2019, about 5,000 Indian High networth Individuals(HNWI) has migrated from India during 2018. The report has said that as per data since 2008 India has been among the world’s top countries in wealth creation.India will also be the 4th largest wealth market by 2028, after US,… Continue reading 5,000 millionaires left India last year
Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. still open to talks
The North Korean leader has ordered its military to boost its strike capability as he directed another missile firing. North Korea’s missile firing came after U.S has seized a large North Korean cargo ship accused of illicit coal shipments in violation of U.N. sanctions. This move was intended to escalate the pressure on US to… Continue reading Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. still open to talks
US unveils strategy to detect and respond to health security threats globally
The US government has come up with a Global Health Security Strategy. It is a first of its kind strategy to prevent,detect and respond to biological threats from infectious diseases occurring naturally or accidentally in an effort to help improve the world’s ability to stop deadly outbreaks before they spread between countries. The strategy outlines… Continue reading US unveils strategy to detect and respond to health security threats globally
Navy joins exercises in South China Sea
Indian Navy has participated with the navies of the US, Philippines and Japan in their joint naval exercise in the disputed South China Sea. The exercise has been called as Group Sail exercise. The vessels that participated includes (a)Indian destroyer INS Kolkata and tanker INS Shakti (b)a guided missile destroyer from the US Pacific Fleet… Continue reading Navy joins exercises in South China Sea
Europe rejects Iran’s ‘ultimatum’ but stands by nuclear agreement
European leaders has said that EU will remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal.But has also said that they have rejected the ultimatum given by Iran to prevent its collapse. EU has also said that it will continue pursuing efforts to enable the continuation of legitimate trade with Iran. Earlier,Iran had said that it will… Continue reading Europe rejects Iran’s ‘ultimatum’ but stands by nuclear agreement
Won’t capitulate to U.S. pressure on trade:China
United States has raised tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% because trade talks are moving too slowly. Tariffs are taxes paid by importers on foreign goods so the 25% tariff will be paid by US companies who bring Chinese goods into the country. These tariffs were raised as U.S and Chinese officials… Continue reading Won’t capitulate to U.S. pressure on trade:China
Why US has cleared dengue vaccine with conditions,where India stands
Recently,Sanofi Pasteur’s dengvaxia vaccine has been approved by the US Food & Drug Administration(FDA).It is the first dengue vaccine to get the regulatory nod in the US.But US FDA has said that it can be used only by those who have a previous history of the disease particularly in dengue-endemic areas Dengvaxia is a live,attenuated… Continue reading Why US has cleared dengue vaccine with conditions,where India stands
India’s Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board
India’s Jagjit Pavadia has been re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for another term. The International Narcotics Control Board(INCB) is an independent and quasi-judicial control organ for the implementation of the United Nations drug conventions. INCB consists of 13 members who are elected by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).Once they have been… Continue reading India’s Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board
