Source-This post is based on the article “What is UNRWA, and why have Western countries paused its funding amid Gaza war?” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? The United States and eight other Western nations, which contributed over half of UNRWA’s 2022 budget, withdrew their funding. This action… Continue reading UNRWA: United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees
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.
India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap
Source-This post is based on the article “India-France defence ties take a bigger leap” published in “The Hindu” on 27th January 2024. Why in the News? India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap, During the recent visit of the French President, India and France have announced a ‘defense industrial roadmap’. What is The Defence Industrial Roadmap?… Continue reading India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap
ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
Source-This post is based on the article “ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in The News? Recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into the region. What… Continue reading ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality
Source-This post is based on the article “India sets up alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality” published in “The Economic Times” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality, India has recently launched the ‘Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality’ at the 2024 World Economic… Continue reading Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality
FAO’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI)
Source-This post is based on the article “India elected vice-chair of UN fisheries body amid countries calling out China’s illegal fishing” published in “The Print” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India has been appointed as the first vice-chair of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee… Continue reading FAO’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI)
Boeing India Engineering, & Technology Campus (BIETC) set up in Bengaluru
Source-This post is based on the article “PM Modi unveils Boeing’s global engineering, technology campus in Bengaluru” published in “Business Standard” on 20th January. Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated US aerospace giant Boeing’s global engineering and technology campus in Bengaluru. About the campus The new state-of-the-art Boeing India Engineering and… Continue reading Boeing India Engineering, & Technology Campus (BIETC) set up in Bengaluru
Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America
Source-This post is based on the article “China widens trade highway in South America with new mega port project” published in “The Hindu” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? China has constructed a mega deep-water port in the Chancay city, Peru(a South American country). Operations are scheduled to commence in late 2024. About… Continue reading Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America
Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India” published in “The Economic Times” on 8th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Danish government, in collaboration with A.P. Moller–Mersk and other partners, has announced the formation of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) to advance their… Continue reading Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic
Source-This post is based on the article “India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic” published in “Live mint” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? India has entered into multiple bilateral cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates and the Czech Republic at the vibrant Gujrat summit. What agreements have been signed… Continue reading India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic
India, U.K. sign two deals during Defence Minister’s visit
Source-This post is based on the article “India, U.K. ink 2 deals during Rajnath’s visit” published in “The Hindu” on 9th January 2024. Why in the News? India’s defense minister recently visited London, where India and the United Kingdom inked two agreements. It marks the first visit by an Indian Defense Minister to the U.K.… Continue reading India, U.K. sign two deals during Defence Minister’s visit
