Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise” published in Down To Earth on 26th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group?3 What is the declaration issued by this… Continue reading Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
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 wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term
Source: The post is based on the article “India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term” published in PIB on 25th November. What is the News? India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25… Continue reading India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? The Indian Navy’s guided missile stealth frigate, INS Trikand, offshore patrol vessel, INS Sumitra, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft(MPA) Dornier participated in the 13th Edition of the Exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’(Sea Breeze). What is Exercise Naseem… Continue reading Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? The Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’ at Air Force Station Agra. The exercise will see participation by representatives… Continue reading India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022
What India gains from FTA with Australia
Source: The post is based on the article “What India gains from FTA with Australia” published in Livemint on 24th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 How will Indian firms benefit from this deal?3 What’s in it for pharmaceutical companies? 4 Will ECTA give a push to labour-intensive industries? 5 Can India cut its trade deficit with… Continue reading What India gains from FTA with Australia
INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2022(IPRD)
Source: The post is based on the article “INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2022(IPRD)” published in PIB on 23rd November. What is the News? Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is scheduled to be held from 23 to 25 November 2022. What is Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue(IPRD)? IPRD is an apex-level international annual conference of the Indian Navy. Organized by:… Continue reading INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2022(IPRD)
EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index
Source: The post is based on the article “EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this working paper?3 What are the problems EAC-PM has found with these Indices?4… Continue reading EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index
Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
Source: The post is based on the article “Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement(ECTA) signed between India and Australia?3 Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
Putin unveils Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with launch of nuclear icebreakers
Source: The post is based on the article “Putin unveils Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with launch of nuclear icebreakers” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. What is the News? The Russian President unveiled two nuclear-powered icebreakers that will ensure year-round navigation in the Western Arctic. About the new nuclear-powered icebreakers Yakutia: It is having a 173.3-metre… Continue reading Putin unveils Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with launch of nuclear icebreakers
Poland row: What invoking NATO’s Article 4 means
Source: The post is based on the article “Poland row: What invoking NATO’s Article 4 means” published in Indian Express on 20th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NATO?3 What is Article 4 of NATO?4 What is Article 5 of NATO? What is the News? NATO is in the eye of the… Continue reading Poland row: What invoking NATO’s Article 4 means
