What is the News? The International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) has released a report titled “World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022”. What are the key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022? Transition to Clean Energy: Current Crisis of high fossil fuel prices, energy security concerns and the urgency of climate change underscores the pressing need… Continue reading World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022: Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA
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.
Indian power projects replace Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka
What is the News? The Indian Foreign Minister is on a visit to Sri Lanka. During this visit, several agreements have been signed. What are the agreements signed by India and Sri Lanka? Hybrid Power Projects in Three Islands of Sri Lanka India will set up hybrid power projects in three Islands off Jaffna in… Continue reading Indian power projects replace Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka
Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
What is the News? Kozhikode has been proposed by the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) to be branded as a ‘City of Literature’ under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network(UCCN). Why has Kozhikode been proposed as the City of Literature? Kozhikode has a legacy of writers such as Vaikom Mohammed Basheer, Sanjayan, S.K. Pottekkatt, M.T.… 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
What is the News? The European Union (EU) has finalized details of its Digital Markets Act(DMA). What is the aim of the Digital Markets Act(DMA)? The DMA defines clear rules for large online platforms. It aims to ensure that no large online platform that acts as a ‘gatekeeper’ for a large number of users abuses… 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’
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 UAE in February signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). About the India-United Arab Emirates CEPA Aim: a) To facilitate higher investment flows for both countries, b) To ensure mutually… 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?
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 neutrality between Moscow (Russia) and the West that Finland followed during the decades of the Cold War. The principle of neutrality… Continue reading Explained: What is ‘Finlandization’, discussed as a possible option for Ukraine?
