Source: The post is based on the article “Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity on the high seas. The last international agreement on ocean protection… Continue reading Nations secure U.N. global high seas biodiversity pact
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.
ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you
Source: The post is based on the article “ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you” published in Livemint on 6th March 2023. What is the News? From 2024, travellers from over 60 countries that are currently allowed to visit the Schengen Area without a visa will need to… Continue reading ETIAS to soon become compulsory for Europe travel, here’s how it will impact you
Raisina Security Dialogue: Away from the spotlight, India holds conference of global intelligence chiefs
Source: The post is based on the article “Away from the spotlight, India holds conference of global intelligence chiefs” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? India has held the second Raisina Security Dialogue conference. What is Raisina Security Dialogue? Raisina Security Dialogue is a conference of intelligence and security… Continue reading Raisina Security Dialogue: Away from the spotlight, India holds conference of global intelligence chiefs
Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group
Source: The post is based on the article “Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? Quad leaders comprising the US, Japan, Australia, and India have issued a joint statement. What are the key highlights from the Quad statement? Announced setting up… Continue reading Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group
India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications” published in PIB on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? India and Australia have signed a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications. About Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications Signed between: India… Continue reading India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
India, Italy elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign MoU on defence cooperation
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Italy elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign MoU on defence cooperation” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? The Italian Prime Minister met the Indian PM during his visit to India. The Italian PM also inaugurated the 2023 edition of the… Continue reading India, Italy elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign MoU on defence cooperation
Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The Russian President has announced that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START treaty, the only remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United… Continue reading Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits” published in Indian Express on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? India’s real-time retail payment system Unified Payments Interface(UPI) has been integrated with Singapore’s PayNow to enable faster remittances between the two countries… Continue reading India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits
Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
Source: The post is based on the article “Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf” published in CNN on 16th February 2023 What is the News? New research suggests that even low amounts of melting can potentially push a Thwaites Glacier further along the path toward eventual disappearance.… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Source: The post is based on the article “China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. What is the News? India’s G20 Sherpa has said that China must agree to take a haircut on its loans to poor countries and… Continue reading China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
