Source: The post is based on the article “Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) to take AI governance global” published in The Hindu on 14th June 2023 What is the News? The annual Group of Seven(G-7) Summit hosted by Japan took place in Hiroshima. The countries initiated the Hiroshima AI Process(HAP). What is the Hiroshima AI Process(HAP)?… Continue reading Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) to take AI governance globa
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-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue: India, U.S. review export control regulations
Source: The post is based on the article “India, U.S. review export control regulations’” published in The Hindu on 8th June 2023 What is the News? At the inaugural India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD), India and the U.S. pledged to streamline their export control regimes for critical technologies. About India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD) Launched in: The new dialogue… Continue reading India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue: India, U.S. review export control regulations
WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs
Source: The post is based on the article “WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs” published in the Business Standard on 03rd June 2023 What is the News? According to a recent report, about 85% of about 11,000 products offered at zero tariff by India to least developed countries (LDCs) under the duty-free quota-free… Continue reading WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs
BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?
Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?” published in the Indian Express on 2nd June 2023 What is the News? External Affairs Minister is in Cape Town, South Africa, to attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of BRICS. What is BRICS? Must read: BRICS-Structure and importance… Continue reading BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?
India, Nepal sign pacts on energy, transport
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Nepal sign pacts on energy, transport” published in The Hindu on 2nd June 2023 What is the News? The Nepalese Prime Minister is on a four-day visit to India. What are the key discussions and agreements signed on India-Nepal relations during the visit? Move forward in bilateral relations: India would take… Continue reading India, Nepal sign pacts on energy, transport
France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? France has announced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to cut carbon emissions. About… Continue reading France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
UN peacekeeping mission: India to train women from ASEAN
Source: The post is based on the article “UN peacekeeping mission: India to train women from ASEAN” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Defence Minister last year proposed an initiative for ‘women in United Nations Peacekeeping (UNPK) operations’ as part of expanding India-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) defence cooperation. Under it,… Continue reading UN peacekeeping mission: India to train women from ASEAN
Most soldiers killed in action during UN missions were Indian
Source: The post is based on the article “Most soldiers killed in action during UN missions were Indian” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 What is the News? Recently, the United Nations has observed the 75th anniversary of its peacekeeping missions. During a ceremony, the UN paid tribute to the more than 4,000 peacekeepers who have died on… Continue reading Most soldiers killed in action during UN missions were Indian
European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
Source: The post is based on the article “European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? European Union’s chief climate negotiator has recently said that Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not intended to be “protectionist” and only meant to avoid the… Continue reading European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
Source: The post is based on the article “‘China constructing model villages opposite the LAC’” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? According to official sources, China is continuing to expand the network of model villages, or Xiaokang (moderately prosperous) villages, opposite the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Middle and Eastern sectors. Note:… Continue reading China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
