Source: The Hindu What is The News? While the U.S. has in the past backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Biden administration has remained non-committal on the issue. US opinion on the issue U.S. has offered a qualified support for building a consensus for enlargement of… Continue reading Biden govt. non-committal on support for India’s UNSC bid
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.
Scientists from four BRICS countries to carry out genomic sequencing and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genome Sequencing?3 Why do we need Genome Sequencing and other studies?4 About BRICS Genome Sequencing on Covid-19: What is the News? Indian scientists in partnership with other BRICS countries namely China, Russia and Brazil will carry out the genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2. They will also study… Continue reading Scientists from four BRICS countries to carry out genomic sequencing and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic
India defeats China for ReCAAP elections with Quad on its side
Source: Hindustan Times What is the News? India gave a major defeat to China when the Director-General of Coast Guard, K Natarajan, was elected as the next executive director of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP). About ReCAAP: ReCAAP is the first regional government-to-government agreement to… Continue reading India defeats China for ReCAAP elections with Quad on its side
India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the news?2 What is E-transmission moratorium?3 Issues with the moratorium4 Way forward What is the news? Ahead of Ministerial meeting 12 (MC-12) of WTO, India and South Africa are collaborating for joint effort for review of E-transmission moratorium imposed by WTO. What is E-transmission moratorium? In 1998, WTO member countries… Continue reading India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Program(WFP) has released a new report titled “Hunger Hotspots”. About Hunger Hotspots Report: The Hunger Hotspots Report is an early-warning analysis of countries and situations called hotspots where acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate over the coming months.… Continue reading UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)
Source: PIB What is the News? The 36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT) is being conducted. Indian Naval Ship(INS) Saryu, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel, is participating in the 36th Edition of the CORPAT. About India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT): India and Indonesia have been carrying out Coordinated Patrols (CORPAT) exercise along the International Maritime Boundary… Continue reading 36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)
3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3). About Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3): Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM) is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. Organized by: Iceland and Japan have jointly organized the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM3). It is… Continue reading 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Project:3 Why has the US opposed the Pipeline Project?4 Why has the US now approved the Project? What is the News? The United States has now signaled its approval for the completion of a Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany.… Continue reading Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Indian Navy exercise with UK’s Royal Navy carrier strike group
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Passage Exercise(PASSEX):3 India-UK PASSEX Exercise:4 Other Exercises between India and UK: What is the News? The Indian Navy took part in a bilateral Passage Exercise(PASSEX) with the UK Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group(CSG)-21 in the Bay of Bengal. Passage Exercise(PASSEX): Passage Exercise will take place between the two… Continue reading Indian Navy exercise with UK’s Royal Navy carrier strike group
UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 When was Liverpool added to UNESCO World Heritage Site?3 Why has it been removed from the World Heritage Site list ?4 Impact of this move on Liverpool:5 Significance of this move: What is the News? The English city of Liverpool has been removed from UNESCO’s list of… Continue reading UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
