Category: Factly: IR

What is the News? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a unique first-of-its-kind resolution called “Resolution 2601”. What does Resolution 2601 call for? Resolution 2601 calls for the protection of education in armed conflict. It also, -Condemns attacks against schools, children and teachers. -Urges parties to armed conflict to immediately stop such violence… Continue reading UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict

What is the News? The President of Italy and Prime Minister of India had a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by Italy in Rome. What are the key highlights of the meeting? Firstly, acknowledged significant progress in bilateral relations since the adoption of the Action Plan for an enhanced… Continue reading Joint Statement on Italy-India Strategic Partnership in Energy Transition

What is the News? New Zealand Parliament has passed the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. With this, New Zealand has become the first country in the world to have a climate-related disclosure law in place. What is the purpose of the Bill? The bill requires banks, insurers, firms and investment managers… Continue reading New Zealand passes climate change disclosure laws for financial firms in world first

What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the 18th India-ASEAN Summit. About 18th India-ASEAN Summit The 18th ASEAN-India Summit was held via video conference. The Summit was chaired by the Sultan of Brunei, the current Chair of ASEAN. What are the key highlights of the summit? Firstly, the summit highlighted the milestone… Continue reading Prime Minister co-chairs the 18th India-ASEAN Summit

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative?3 What are Small island developing states(SIDS)?4 Why was the IRIS Initiative launched for the SIDS States? What is the News? India along with Australia, the UK and small island developing states(SIDS) will be launching a new initiative named “IRIS (Infrastructure for… Continue reading India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Trade?3 What are the key provisions of the G7 Digital Trade Principles?4 What is the significance of the G7 Digital Trade Principles deal? What is the News? The Group of Seven (G7) countries have agreed on a joint set of principles to govern cross-border data use and… Continue reading G7 countries reach breakthrough on digital trade and data

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Exercise Konkan Shakti3 What are the components of Exercise Konkan Shakti?4 What are the other exercises between India and UK? What is the News? India and UK have started the Exercise Konkan Shakti 2021 from October 21, 2021. About Exercise Konkan Shakti Exercise Konkan Shakti is the first-ever tri-services… Continue reading India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise

Contents1 What is the News?2 About the fourth general assembly of ISA3 What are the key Highlights of the Fourth General Assembly of ISA?4 About One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative What is the News? The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance(ISA) was held virtually. About the fourth general assembly of… Continue reading Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030