Source: The post is based on the article “Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit” published in PIB on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The 22nd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Council of Heads of State was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Samarkand Declaration… Continue reading Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit
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, France agree to expand cooperation on Indo-Pacific body
Source: The post is based on the article “India, France agree to expand cooperation on Indo-Pacific body” published in Indian Express on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The French Foreign Minister is on a visit to India. What are the key highlights from her visit? On Indo-Pacific: India and France have agreed to… Continue reading India, France agree to expand cooperation on Indo-Pacific body
Exercise Kakadu: Indian Navy’s INS Satpura Reaches Australia For Multinational Exercise
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise Kakadu: Indian Navy’s INS Satpura Reaches Australia For Multinational Exercise” published in PIB on 14th September 2022. What is the News? INS Satpura and a maritime patrol aircraft of the Indian Navy have reached Australia to take part in the multinational Exercise Kakadu-2022. What is Exercise… Continue reading Exercise Kakadu: Indian Navy’s INS Satpura Reaches Australia For Multinational Exercise
SCO fights ‘anti-West dictators club’ tag
Source: The post is based on the article “SCO fights ‘anti-West dictators club’ tag” published in The Hindu on 15th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the statement3 What is Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?4 About the upcoming SCO Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan What is the News? Days before the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, the SCO officials said that… Continue reading SCO fights ‘anti-West dictators club’ tag
Japan-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise – Jimex 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Japan-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise – Jimex 2022” published in PIB on 14th September 2022. What is the News? The sixth edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy commenced in the Bay of Bengal. What is Exercise JIMEX? It is an… Continue reading Japan-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise – Jimex 2022
India to hold G20 summit in September 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “India to hold G20 summit in September 2023” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G20?3 India’s G20 Presidency4 G20 Troika5 What are the guest countries invited by India as a G20 Presidency? What is the News? India will… Continue reading India to hold G20 summit in September 2023
New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
Source: The post is based on the article “New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness” published in Hindu Businessline on 13th September 2022. What is the News? A new fund named Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF) has been established for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response(PPR). What is the Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF)? Purpose: To provide additional,… Continue reading New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N
Source: The post is based on the article “India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the statement given by India at UNHRC?3 What is the 13th amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution?4 Why is this statement of India at… Continue reading India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N
Union Minister takes part in the first in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum in Los Angeles
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister takes part in the first in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum in Los Angeles” published in PIB on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry attended the first in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum… Continue reading Union Minister takes part in the first in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum in Los Angeles
IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
Source: The post is based on the article “IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization” published in IRENA on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)and 13 companies across all industry sectors have launched the Global Alliance for Industry Decarbonization. What is the Global Alliance for… Continue reading IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
