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
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.
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
India opposes attempt to link action on emissions to farming
Source: The post is based on the article “India opposes attempt to link action on emissions to farming” published in Hindustan Times on 20th November 2022. What is the News? India has communicated strong objections to discussions under the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture(KJWA) which has sought to expand efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse… Continue reading India opposes attempt to link action on emissions to farming
Qatar signs world’s ‘longest’ gas supply deal with China
Source: The post is based on the article “Qatar signs world’s ‘longest’ gas supply deal with China” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? China has signed a landmark $60 billion agreement for purchases of liquefied natural gas from Qatar. What is the deal signed between Qatar and China on… Continue reading Qatar signs world’s ‘longest’ gas supply deal with China
Global Shield Against Climate Risks: COP27: Climate vulnerable countries, G7 launch plan for quick loss and damage funding
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: Climate vulnerable countries, G7 launch plan for quick loss and damage funding” published in Down To Earth on 17th November 2022. What is the News? The Global Shield Against Climate Risks has been launched at COP27 in Egypt. What is Global Shield Against Climate Risks? Launched… Continue reading Global Shield Against Climate Risks: COP27: Climate vulnerable countries, G7 launch plan for quick loss and damage funding
No Money for Terror(NMFT) Conference: Impose cost on nations which back terror: PM targets Pakistan, China at NMFT meet
Source: The post is based on the article “Impose cost on nations which back terror: PM targets Pakistan, China at NMFT meet” published in Indian Express on 20th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the No Money for Terror(NMFT) Ministerial Conference? 3 What is the aim of the third ‘’No Money for Terror'(NMFT)… Continue reading No Money for Terror(NMFT) Conference: Impose cost on nations which back terror: PM targets Pakistan, China at NMFT meet
India climbs up six slots and now placed at 61st rank as per Network Readiness Index 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India climbs up six slots and now placed at 61st rank as per Network Readiness Index 2022” published in PIB on 19th November 2022. What is the News? The Network Readiness Index(NRI) 2022 has been released. What is the Network Readiness Index? Prepared by: Portulans Institute, an… Continue reading India climbs up six slots and now placed at 61st rank as per Network Readiness Index 2022
Moscow Format: India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan
Source: The post is based on the article “India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? India participated in the fourth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held in Moscow, Russia. What is Moscow Format? Moscow format… Continue reading Moscow Format: India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan
India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol
Source: The post is based on the article “India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? The Indian Army has deployed new landing docks and speedboats for patrolling on the Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, matching the Chinese deployments on the… Continue reading India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol
India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’
Source: The post is based on the article “India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Carbon Border Adjustment Tax?3 What is the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?4 How will this impact India?5 What were developing countries’ views… Continue reading India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’
