Source: The post is based on the article “Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? For the second time in a row, an organisation affiliated to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has deferred re-accreditation of the National Human Rights… Continue reading Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation
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.
What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?” published in Indian Express on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The third India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit was held in Papua New Guinea. What is FIPIC? The Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation… Continue reading What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?
What is the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism?” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The co-legislators at the European Commission signed the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What is Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? CBAM has been described as a landmark… Continue reading What is the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism?
India gives Bangladesh key rail infra
Source: The post is based on the article “India gives Bangladesh key rail infra” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? India has handed over 20 Broad Gauge (BG) locomotives to neighbouring Bangladesh. In 2020, India provided 10 locomotives to Bangladesh as a grant. These locomotives are performing well and… Continue reading India gives Bangladesh key rail infra
De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?
Source: The post is based on the article “De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?” published in Indian Express on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? G7 countries have said that they would build economic resilience for themselves, based on a strategy of diversifying and deepening partnerships and de-risking but not decoupling.… Continue reading De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?
WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization has launched the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN). What is the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN)? Purpose: IPSN is a global network to help… Continue reading WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
Middle East to India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP): $5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed
Source: The post is based on the article “$5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 What is the News? South Asia Gas Enterprise (SAGE) has sought the support of the Ministry of Petroleum and others to develop an undersea gas pipeline from the Gulf to India. What is… Continue reading Middle East to India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP): $5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed
SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra
Source: The post is based on the article “SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has recently adopted India’s proposal to support the development and adoption of the country’s digital public infrastructure(DPI). What is Digital Public… Continue reading SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra
Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge
Source: The post is based on the article “Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The European Union’s (EU) Foreign Minister has said that Europe should not permit the entry of refined petroleum products from India that are… Continue reading Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge
Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Taliban Government has recalled the current Afghan Ambassador to India and appointed a new ambassador. This has presented a complex situation for… Continue reading Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi
