What is the News? The 3rd edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise “EX DUSTLIK” concluded at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan. What is Exercise DUSTLIK? Conducted between: It is a joint training exercise between India and Uzbekistan armies. First Edition: 2019 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan Aim: To enhance the level of defence cooperation between both the Armies and… Continue reading INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT EXERCISE “EX DUSTLIK” CONCLUDES AT YANGIARIK IN UZBEKISTAN
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.
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022: Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022?3 What steps should be taken to move towards clean energy? 4 What are the benefits of the transition to Clean Energy? What is the News? The International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) has released a report titled “World Energy Transitions Outlook… Continue reading World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022: Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA
Indian power projects replace Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the agreements signed by India and Sri Lanka?2.1 Hybrid Power Projects in Three Islands of Sri Lanka3 Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre4 About the Sri Lankan Tamil Issue What is the News? The Indian Foreign Minister is on a visit to Sri Lanka. During this visit, several agreements have been… Continue reading Indian power projects replace Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka
Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has Kozhikode been proposed as the City of Literature?3 What is UNESCO Creative Cities Network(UCCN)?4 Which Indian cities are part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)? What is the News? Kozhikode has been proposed by the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) to be branded as a ‘City… Continue reading Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
What is the News? Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in space. What is the Defence Space Command Agency? Setup by: Australia. Aim: To achieve strategic space ambitions and lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space. Nodal Agency: The agency will… Continue reading Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
Union Minister launches TEJAS skilling project at Dubai Expo
What is the News? The Union Minister has launched the TEJAS skilling project at the Dubai Expo. What is TEJAS Skilling Project? Full-Form: TEJAS stands for Training for Emirates Jobs And Skills. Launched by: It is a Skill India International Project to train overseas Indians. Aim: The project is aimed at skill enhancement, certification and… Continue reading Union Minister launches TEJAS skilling project at Dubai Expo
Explained: Who are the Bucharest Nine, countries on NATO’s eastern flank?
What is the News? Bucharest Nine(B9) rejected the Russian claim about the eastward “expansion” of the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). What is Bucharest Nine(B9)? About: It is a group of nine NATO countries in Eastern Europe that became part of the US-led military alliance after the end of the Cold War. Founded in: 2015. It… Continue reading Explained: Who are the Bucharest Nine, countries on NATO’s eastern flank?
Explained: Targeting big tech, what EU’s landmark Digital Act aims to achieve
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the aim of the Digital Markets Act(DMA)?3 Which platforms are considered gatekeepers?4 What are the key provisions of the Digital Markets Act(DMA)?5 What if a gatekeeper does not comply with the rules?6 What is the significance of the DMA Act? What is the News? The European Union (EU)… Continue reading Explained: Targeting big tech, what EU’s landmark Digital Act aims to achieve
About India-UAE CEPA: The UAE welcomes a wider India-GCC trade agreement’
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the India-United Arab Emirates CEPA3 What is the significance of this deal for the UAE?4 What are the other key highlights of the deal? What is the news? India-United Arab Emirates free trade agreement (FTA) is just over a month to go to come into force. India and the… Continue reading About India-UAE CEPA: The UAE welcomes a wider India-GCC trade agreement’
World Happiness Report: India among ‘unhappiest’ nations, languishes at 136th spot
What is the News? The World Happiness Report 2022 has been released. What is the World Happiness Report 2022? Published by: United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network(UNSDSN) powered by the Gallup World Poll data. Purpose: The report uses global survey data to report how people evaluate their own lives in countries worldwide. Factors: The report… Continue reading World Happiness Report: India among ‘unhappiest’ nations, languishes at 136th spot
