What is the News? The European Commission has announced an international infrastructure plan called the “Global Gateway Plan”. What is the Global Gateway Plan? The plan aims to invest €300 billion ($340 billion) globally in infrastructure, digital and climate projects by 2027. This will help strengthen health, education and research systems across the world. The investment… Continue reading EU plans €300 billion infrastructure fund to counter China’s BRI
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.
‘Top 1% captured over a third of wealth growth’: World Inequality Report
What is the News? The World Inequality Report 2022 has been released. About World Inequality Report 2022 The report has been produced by a team of world-leading economists. One of the co-authors is economist Thomas Piketty. Purpose: The report is the most authoritative and comprehensive account available of global trends in inequality. What are the… Continue reading ‘Top 1% captured over a third of wealth growth’: World Inequality Report
Nairobi Declaration set to fast track disaster risk reduction work
What is the news? The Nairobi Declaration was adopted by African nations in November. It underlined the need to deliver commitments on the Programme of Action (PoA) for implementing the Sendai Framework in Africa. About the Nairobi Declaration The declaration was adopted at the Eighth Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction that took place… Continue reading Nairobi Declaration set to fast track disaster risk reduction work
World Health Assembly agrees for global treaty to ‘strengthen pandemic prevention’
What is the news? The World Health Assembly (WHA) took the historic decision to form a global treaty to “strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” in its recent session. The decision came at a time when the global COVID-19 situation has once again become wary with the detection of the Omicron variant last week, the… Continue reading World Health Assembly agrees for global treaty to ‘strengthen pandemic prevention’
India joins G20’s Troika with Indonesia and Italy
What is the News? India has joined the G20 ‘Troika’. What is Troika? Troika refers to the top grouping within the G20 that consists of the current, previous and incoming presidencies. Currently, Troika consists of Indonesia, Italy, and India – the current, previous and incoming G20 Presidencies respectively. G20 Presidency Indonesia has assumed the G20… Continue reading India joins G20’s Troika with Indonesia and Italy
Explained: Barbados – the world’s newest republic
What is the News? Nearly 400 years after the country became a British colony, Barbados has become the world’s newest republic. This was done after Barbados removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles. What is the history of Barbados as a British Colony? Barbados first… Continue reading Explained: Barbados – the world’s newest republic
Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
What is the News? The Ganga Connect exhibition that has been running across the UK has successfully concluded in London. What was the objective of the Ganga Connect Exhibition? The primary objective of the Ganga Connect exhibition was to engage with the UK community and major support has been received from community members from all… Continue reading Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
What is the News? The Russian President will come to India for the 21st annual summit between India and Russia. During this visit, many deals and agreements are expected to be signed. What are the deals and agreements expected to be signed between India and Russia? 2+2 Meeting: India’s Defence Minister and External affairs minister… Continue reading From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive Afghan govt
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has chaired the 18th meeting of the foreign ministers of the Russia-India-China(RIC) group. During the meeting, the three countries have called for a) ensuring that Afghanistan’s territory is not used to attack any country b) the formation of a truly inclusive government and c) immediate aid to… Continue reading India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive Afghan govt
Science Ministers from India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology held an online meeting with the United Kingdom (UK) Science Minister wherein the two discussed Green Energy collaboration between the two countries. India-UK Science & Technology (S&T) collaboration India-UK Science & Technology(S&T) collaboration has been growing at a rapid pace and the joint research… Continue reading Science Ministers from India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
