What is the News? The Government of India has launched Operation Ganga. What is Operation Ganga? Operation Ganga was launched to help stranded Indian nationals come back to India from Ukraine through special flights amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since Ukraine is currently a no-fly zone, citizens and students are being evacuated to nearby… Continue reading India launches Operation Ganga to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Ukraine
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: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
What is the News? The US and European Union (EU) have decided to exclude some Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system. What is SWIFT? SWIFT system stands for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. It is a secure platform for financial institutions to exchange information about global monetary transactions such as money transfers.… Continue reading Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
Iraq’s second largest lake drying up, turning up dead fish
What is the News? Iraq’s Razzaza Lake was once a tourist attraction known for its beautiful scenery and an abundance of fish that locals depended on. Now, dead fish litter its shores and the once-fertile lands around it have turned into a barren desert. Where is Razzaza Lake? Razzaza Lake, also known as Lake Milh,… Continue reading Iraq’s second largest lake drying up, turning up dead fish
World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Urban Affairs sign a MoU to collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’
What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WF) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’. What is the Sustainable Cities India program? Aim: To enable cities to decarbonize in a systematic and sustainable way that will reduce… Continue reading World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Urban Affairs sign a MoU to collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’
IAF TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR IN UNITED KINGDOM
What is the News? Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ at Waddington, UK What is Exercise Cobra Warrior? Aim: To provide operational exposure and share best practices amongst the participating Air Forces, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging bonds of friendship. Conducted by: Royal Air Force(RAF)… Continue reading IAF TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR IN UNITED KINGDOM
Munich Security Conference boosts trans-Atlantic ties for Germany in a crisis
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has addressed the Munich Security Conference, 2022. What is the Munich Security Conference? It is an annual conference on international security that takes place in Munich, Germany. Started by: It was started in 1963 by Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin. Motto: Peace through dialogue. Significance: It is the world’s largest… Continue reading Munich Security Conference boosts trans-Atlantic ties for Germany in a crisis
EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
What is the news? Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise named Eastern Bridge-VI at Air Force Station Jodhpur. What is Exercise Eastern Bridge? Conducted between: India and Oman. Type: Bilateral air exercise First edition: held in 2009. This is the sixth edition… Continue reading EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
Work Plan 2022 signed between India and Germany to strengthen Quality Infrastructure, reduce technical barriers
What is the News? India and Germany have signed a Work Plan 2022 during the virtually held 8th meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure. What is the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure? The Group was established in 2013. It meets annually to identify areas of cooperation to support and strengthen quality… Continue reading Work Plan 2022 signed between India and Germany to strengthen Quality Infrastructure, reduce technical barriers
India ranked 46th in EIUs Democracy Index
What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the Democracy Index,2021. What is the Democracy Index? The Democracy Index was started in 2006. It provides a snapshot of the state of democracy worldwide in 165 independent states and two territories. The index is based on 60 indicators grouped into five categories: electoral process… Continue reading India ranked 46th in EIUs Democracy Index
Explained: India-Australia interim trade agreement and FTA
What is the News? India and Australia have announced that they are set to conclude an Early Harvest Agreement and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement(CECA) thereafter. What is an Early Harvest Agreement? An interim or early harvest trade agreement is used to liberalise tariffs on the trade of certain goods between two countries or trading… Continue reading Explained: India-Australia interim trade agreement and FTA
