Source: The post is based on the article “Carved in stone: What are these warning signs that Europe’s drought has revealed” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Europe is suffering from the worst drought in half a millennium. Rivers have dried up so much that ‘hunger stones’ have… Continue reading Hunger Stones: Carved in stone: What are these warning signs that Europe’s drought has revealed
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.
Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months
Source: The post is based on the article “Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months” published in Down To Earth on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The chief scientist of the World Health Organization(WHO) has said that the draft international pandemic treaty governing prevention, preparedness and response of future pandemics… Continue reading Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months
Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir
Source: The post is based on the article “Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir” published in PIB on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise VINBAX 2022 concluded at Chandimandir, Haryana. What is VINBAX 2022? It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Vietnam. Theme of the… Continue reading Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir
India won’t make sovereign commitment on future digital services tax
Source: The post is based on the article “India won’t make sovereign commitment on future digital services tax” published in Business Standard on 18th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Tax Deal?3 What are developing countries’ objections to the deal?4 What is G24? What is the News? In a move… Continue reading India won’t make sovereign commitment on future digital services tax
Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought
Source: The post is based on the article “Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought” published in VoaNews on 13th August 2022. What is the News? Italy’s worst drought in decades has reduced Lake Garda to near its lowest level ever recorded. About Lake Garda Lake Garda is also known as Benaco. It… Continue reading Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought
Yuan Wang 5: Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. What is the News? Sri Lanka has approved the arrival of a Chinese satellite-tracking vessel named “Yuan Wang 5” to its southern Chinese-funded Hambantota port.… Continue reading Yuan Wang 5: Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?
Why does the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh remain unresolved?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why does the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh remain unresolved?” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. What is the News? The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh has been at the centre of three major wars and multiple clashes for decades. The recent flare-up began… Continue reading Why does the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh remain unresolved?
India, Malaysia begin four-day air exercise Udarashakti
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Malaysia begin four-day air exercise Udarashakti” published in The Hindu on 13th August 2022. What is the News? An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has left for Malaysia to participate in a bilateral exercise ‘Udarashakti’ with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). What is Exercise Udarashakti?… Continue reading India, Malaysia begin four-day air exercise Udarashakti
Global Employment Trends for Youth: Youth employment deteriorated in India: ILO report
Source: The post is based on the article “Youth employment deteriorated in India: ILO report” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 Global findings2.2 Findings related to India What is the News? The International Labour Organisation(ILO) has released the Global Employment… Continue reading Global Employment Trends for Youth: Youth employment deteriorated in India: ILO report
Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world” published in Livemint on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from these reports?3 What are the risks of cryptocurrencies?4 What are the measures suggested by the report? What is… Continue reading Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world
