Source: The post is based on the article “Hyderabad wins the prestigious World Green Cities Award 2022” published in TOI on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Hyderabad city won the overall ‘World Green City Award 2022’ and ‘Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth’ award at the International Association of Horticulture Producers(AIPH)… Continue reading Hyderabad wins the prestigious ‘World Green Cities Award 2022’
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-Africa Security Fellowship Programme’ at MP-IDSA launched during India-Africa Defence Dialogue on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme’ at MP-IDSA launched during India-Africa Defence Dialogue on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022” published in PIB on 19th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is India-Africa Defence Dialogue(IADD)?3 About Second India-Africa Defence Dialogue(IADD) 20223.1 Outcomes of the dialogue What is the… Continue reading India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme’ at MP-IDSA launched during India-Africa Defence Dialogue on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022
Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage
Source: The post is based on the article “Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi has filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication(GI) tag for nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage. This is the first… Continue reading Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage
ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response
Source: The post is based on the article “ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response” published in Indian Express on 18th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Hunger Index?3 Why has the Indian government criticized GHI 2022?4 Malnourishment Problem in India What is the News? Recently, Concern Worldwide… Continue reading ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response
Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI): 41.5 crore Indians exited multidimensional poverty since 2005-06
Source: The post is based on the article “41.5 crore Indians exited multidimensional poverty since 2005-06” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. What is the News? The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) 2022 has been released. What is the Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI)? Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) is jointly produced by UNDP and the Oxford Poverty… Continue reading Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI): 41.5 crore Indians exited multidimensional poverty since 2005-06
Union Finance Minister attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington DC
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Finance Minister attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington DC” published in PIB on 16th October 2022. What is the News? Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs attended the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee(IMFC) at the International Monetary Fund… Continue reading Union Finance Minister attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington DC
Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues
Source: This post is based on the following articles: a. “Explained | Understanding the Global Hunger Index” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022 b. “Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues” published in PIB on 17th October 2022. What is the News?… Continue reading Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues
Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?” published in Down To Earth on 17th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, Cold ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos Islands from global warming. About Galapagos Island The Galapagos Islands… Continue reading Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
CICA: At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism
Source: The post is based on the article “At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? Minister of State for External Affairs has recently rejected Pakistan’s statement on the Kashmir issue at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in… Continue reading CICA: At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism
INS TARKASH PARTICIPATES IN IBSAMAR VII
Source: The post is based on the article “INS TARKASH PARTICIPATES IN IBSAMAR VII” published in the PIB on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The 7th edition of IBSAMAR(IBSAMAR VII) was held at Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa. About IBSAMAR It is a joint multinational maritime exercise, among the Indian, Brazilian and… Continue reading INS TARKASH PARTICIPATES IN IBSAMAR VII
