Contents1 What is the News?2 What is I2U2?3 When is the first summit of I2U2?4 What is the significance of I2U2 Grouping? What is the News? The US President will host a virtual summit of I2U2 Grouping in July,2022. What is I2U2? I2U2 is the grouping formed by four nations-India, Israel, UAE and the US.… Continue reading India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month
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.
A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022
What is the News? Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released the Digital News Report, 2022. What are the key findings of the Digital News Report? Firstly, people are trusting news content less and less. Secondly, consumption of traditional news media declined in nearly all the countries surveyed. Thirdly, the proportion of news… Continue reading A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022
India jumps 6 places to 37th rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index
What is the News? The World Competitiveness Index 2022 has been released. What is the World Competitiveness Index? Released by: Institute for Management Development (IMD) since 1989. Purpose: To rank 63 economies and assess the extent to which a country promotes the prosperity of its people by measuring economic well-being via hard data and survey… Continue reading India jumps 6 places to 37th rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the United Nations Office at Geneva(UNOG)?3 What is the need for a Way Finding Application at UNOG?4 Who will be developing the Way Finding Application? 5 What is the significance of this contribution by India to the UN? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal… Continue reading Cabinet approves Agreement between India and United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva
Explained | What is the Organization of Islamic Cooperation?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)?3 India and OIC4 What are the criticisms against OIC? What is the News? The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretariat has condemned and denounced the comments on Prophet Muhammed made by two national spokespersons of the Indian political party. In response, a spokesperson… Continue reading Explained | What is the Organization of Islamic Cooperation?
Indian Army Contingent Participates In Multinational Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” Hosted By Mongolia
What is the News? A Multinational Peacekeeping exercise “Exercise Khaan Quest 2022” has commenced in Mongolia. What is Exercise Khaan Quest 2022? Exercise Khaan Quest is a multinational peacekeeping exercise hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. Aim: To enhance interoperability, build a military to military relationships, developing peace support operations and military readiness among… Continue reading Indian Army Contingent Participates In Multinational Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” Hosted By Mongolia
India, Israel seek links on futuristic defence tech
What is the News? The Israel Defence Minister is on a visit to India. Note: 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the formation of the official diplomatic ties between India and Israel. What are the key highlights of his visit to India? Signed Vision Statement India and Israel signed a ‘Vision Statement’ to further deepen… Continue reading India, Israel seek links on futuristic defence tech
India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
What is the News? India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, Sweden. What is Industry Transition Dialogue? Hosted by: India and Sweden as part of the Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Initiative. Purpose: To contribute to the UN Conference ‘Stockholm+50’ that will set the agenda for COP27. At the dialogue, the Union… Continue reading India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
India is poised to play a leadership role in global digital revolution: Union Minister at World Summit of Information Society(WSIS) 2022
What is the News? The Minister of State for Communications has attended the opening ceremony of the World Summit of Information Society (WSIS) 2022 held in Geneva, Switzerland. What is the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) 2022? The World Summit on the Information Society(WSIS) 2022 represents the world’s largest annual gathering of Information… Continue reading India is poised to play a leadership role in global digital revolution: Union Minister at World Summit of Information Society(WSIS) 2022
Explained: How India, Bangladesh are rebooting their rail link
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the rail links launched between India and Bangladesh?2.1 Passenger Trains2.2 Freight Trains What is the News? India and Bangladesh are rebooting their rail links by launching several rail services between the two countries. What are the rail links launched between India and Bangladesh? Passenger Trains Bandhan Express: It… Continue reading Explained: How India, Bangladesh are rebooting their rail link
