Source: The post is based on the article “New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence adopted” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? The New Delhi Declaration has been adopted at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. It is being hosted by India at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.… Continue reading New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence Adopted
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.
EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?
Source: The post is based on the article “EU ‘historic’ deal: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?” published in “Indian Express” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? European Union (EU) lawmakers have reached a provisional deal on a comprehensive set of rules regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI).… Continue reading EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?
Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise
Source: The post is based on the article “Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Interpol has conducted a major operation called Operation Storm Makers II. What is Operation Storm Makers II? Specifications… Continue reading Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise
Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Source– This post is based on the article “Dissecting the discord between Guyana and Venezuela: Conflagration or pacification?” published in “DownToEarth” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Venezuela held a nonbinding referendum to strengthen the nation’s century-old claim to the oil-rich Essequibo territory governed by Guyana. What is the dispute between Guyana… Continue reading Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Article 99 of the UN Charter, invoked for the first time in decades as Israel attacks Gaza
Source: The post is based on the article “Article 99 of the UN Charter, invoked for the first time in decades as Israel attacks Gaza” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The United Nations Secretary-General has decided to invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and has urged the… Continue reading Article 99 of the UN Charter, invoked for the first time in decades as Israel attacks Gaza
International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally
Source: The post is based on the article “International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally” published in “PIB” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2024–25 period. What is the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)? Specifications Details What is… Continue reading International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally
Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers
Source: The post is based on the article “Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers” published in “The Hindu” on 4th December 2023 Why in the News? Ukraine has accused Russia of violating the Geneva Convention by executing two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers who had signaled their intention to surrender. What is the Geneva… Continue reading Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers
Paris Club Group of Creditors
Source- This post is based on the article “Sri Lanka reaches agreement with India, Paris Club on debt treatment” published in “The Hindu ” on 29th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently, Sri Lanka has reached a preliminary debt restructuring deal with India and the Paris Club group of creditors, paving the way for… Continue reading Paris Club Group of Creditors
Legion of Honour Award: ISRO scientist Lalithambika conferred highest French civilian award
Source: The post is based on the article “Top ISRO scientist V R Lalithambika conferred with highest civilian French honour for space cooperation initiatives” published in “Indian Express” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? V R Lalithambika (ISRO scientist) was recently honored with the Legion of Honour Award for promoting Indo-French space cooperation.… Continue reading Legion of Honour Award: ISRO scientist Lalithambika conferred highest French civilian award
Parthenon Sculptures
Source- This post is based on the article “What are the Parthenon Sculptures, at the centre of the row between Britain and Greece?” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th November 2023. Why in the News? Greece and the UK are engaged in a diplomatic row over the status of the Parthenon Sculptures housed at… Continue reading Parthenon Sculptures
