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
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.
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
Explained: What is ‘Finlandization’, discussed as a possible option for Ukraine?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Finlandization?3 What was the Agreement of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance?4 Ukraine and Finlandization What is the News? The French President has suggested Finlandization might be a realistic outcome for Ukraine if and when the Russia-Ukraine war ends. What is Finlandization? Finlandization refers to the policy of strict… Continue reading Explained: What is ‘Finlandization’, discussed as a possible option for Ukraine?
Biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction(BBNJ) Treaty: 20 years of talks later, half the Earth’s surface area to have binding environment treaty
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction(BBNJ) Treaty?3 What is the need for the BBNJ Treaty?4 What is the High Seas Alliance? What is the News? The meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC-4) was held in New York to conclude a draft of the instrument on the conservation… Continue reading Biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction(BBNJ) Treaty: 20 years of talks later, half the Earth’s surface area to have binding environment treaty
Prime Minister of India and Australia hold 2nd India Australia Virtual Summit
What is the News? Minister of India and held the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit. What are the key highlights from the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit? Return of Artefacts to India: Australia returned 29 ancient artefacts to India. The artefacts include 12th century Chola bronzes, 11th-12th century Jain sculptures from Rajasthan, 12th-13th century sandstone Goddess Mahisasuramardini… Continue reading Prime Minister of India and Australia hold 2nd India Australia Virtual Summit
INDIAN MILITARY CONTINGENT ARRIVES AT SEYCHELLES FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE LAMITIYE
What is the News? An Indian Army contingent arrived in Seychelles on Monday for the ninth edition of the Joint Military Exercise Lamitiye 2022. What is Exercise Lamitiye? Exercise Lamitiye, which means friendship, is a biennial military exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces(SDF). The exercise has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001.… Continue reading INDIAN MILITARY CONTINGENT ARRIVES AT SEYCHELLES FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE LAMITIYE
India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
What is the News? The Prime Minister of Japan has made an official visit to India for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit. What are the key highlights from the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit? India and Japan: – Reaffirmed the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. – Welcomed the holding of the first… Continue reading India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
