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 and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction(BBNJ). Note: The IGC-4 is convened under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).… 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
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.
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
India seeks more liberal UN, WHO policies to treat drug abuse patients
What is the News? India has addressed the 65th meeting of the UN Commission on Narcotics Drugs. What is the UN Commission on Narcotics Drugs? The Commission on Narcotic Drugs(CND) was established by the UN Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) in 1946. Mandate: CND reviews and analyzes the global drug situation, considering supply and demand reduction.… Continue reading India seeks more liberal UN, WHO policies to treat drug abuse patients
India is amongst the world’s largest arms importers, says SIPRI
What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers 2021 Report”. What are the key findings of the report? The volume of international transfers of major arms in 2017–21 was 4.6% lower than in 2012–16, but was 3.9% higher than in 2007–11. The five… Continue reading India is amongst the world’s largest arms importers, says SIPRI
Explained: What revoking Russia’s ‘most favoured nation’ status means
What is the News? The US and other members of the Group of Seven (G7) will revoke Russia’s “Permanent Normal Trade Relations (Pntr)” status to punish Russia for war over Ukraine. What is Permanent Normal Trade Relations(PNTR)? The status of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) is a legal designation in the United States for free… Continue reading Explained: What revoking Russia’s ‘most favoured nation’ status means
1954 Hague Convention and “Blue Shield” emblem: UN cultural agency moves to protect Ukraine’s heritage sites
What is the News? UNESCO is in contact with Ukrainian authorities to mark cultural sites and monuments with the distinctive “Blue Shield” emblem of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict to avoid deliberate or accidental damages. What is the 1954 Hague Convention? The convention for… Continue reading 1954 Hague Convention and “Blue Shield” emblem: UN cultural agency moves to protect Ukraine’s heritage sites
India – Canada to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations
What is the News? India and Canada held the fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment(MDTI). The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister and Canada’s Minister of International Trade. What are the key highlights from the dialogue? India and Canada have agreed to formally re-launch the negotiations for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic… Continue reading India – Canada to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations
Important to adhere to convention on biological weapons: India
What is the News? India has emphasized on following the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention(BTWC) at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine. The meeting came after a request from Russia who claimed that the US is involved in bioweapon manufacture in the war-torn country, something that the US has strongly dismissed. What is the Biological and… Continue reading Important to adhere to convention on biological weapons: India
