Source: The post is based on the article “India ranks 132 in UNDP’s Human Development Index, amid a global fall” published in The Hindu on 9th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Human Development Index(HDI)?3 What are the key findings of the index?3.1 Global findings What is the News? India ranks… Continue reading India ranks 132 in UNDP’s Human Development Index, amid a global fall
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.
PM virtually addresses Plenary Session of 7th Eastern Economic Forum
Source: The post is based on the article “PM virtually addresses Plenary Session of 7th Eastern Economic Forum” published in AIR on 7th September 2022 What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has virtually addressed the Plenary Session of the 7th Eastern Economic Forum. What are the key highlights from the PM’s address… Continue reading PM virtually addresses Plenary Session of 7th Eastern Economic Forum
Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling… Continue reading Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco
Kushiyara River: Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? India and Bangladesh have signed an interim water sharing agreement for the Kushiyara river. Who signed the interim water sharing agreement for Kushiyara River? Signed by:… Continue reading Kushiyara River: Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years
India & UK conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India & UK conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations” published in PIB on 6th September 2022 What is the News? India’s National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the UK Government in collaboration with BAE Systems has successfully conducted the virtual Cyber Exercise on Ransomware Resilience for… Continue reading India & UK conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations
India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost
Source: The post is based on the article “India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh?3 What will be the focus of CEPA negotiations between India and Bangladesh?4 What are the current trade… Continue reading India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost
Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating
Source: The post is based on the article “Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? An Indian Army contingent comprising troops from Gorkha Rifles is participating in the multilateral strategic and command exercise ‘Vostok-2022’ in Russia. What is Exercise Vostok? It is… Continue reading Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating
Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’” published in the Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Mikhail Gorbachev died recently at the age of 92. He came to the leadership of the Soviet Union during Rajiv Gandhi’s Prime Ministership of India. Russian… Continue reading Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’
Exercise Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise concludes in Himachal Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise concludes in Himachal Pradesh” published in PIB on 28th August 2022. What is the News? The 13th edition of India-USA Joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2022 culminated at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh. What is Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR?… Continue reading Exercise Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise concludes in Himachal Pradesh
African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases” published in Down To Earth on 26th August 2022. What is the News? Africa has adopted the PEN-PLUS strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe non-communicable diseases (NCD). What is the PEN-PLUS Strategy?… Continue reading African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases
