News: The issue is in the news after India clarified its non-participation in the BRICS Plus Naval Exercise held off South Africa’s coast. About BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026 It was a joint naval drill conducted under the BRICS Plus framework from January 9 to January 16, 2026. Focused: The exercise focused on maritime security,… Continue reading BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026
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.
INS Sagardhwani and Sagar Maitri-5 Initiative
News: INS Sagardhwani was flagged off from Kochi on 17 January 2026 for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative. About INS Sagardhwani INS Sagardhwani is India’s oceanographic research vessel. Designed by: The vessel was designed by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL). Built by: The vessel was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading INS Sagardhwani and Sagar Maitri-5 Initiative
BRICS 2026
News: India formally launched the BRICS Presidency 2026 logo and official website in New Delhi. India will assume the BRICS chairship in 2026, coinciding with 20 years of BRICS since its inception. About BRICS 2026 About the logo: The logo of BRICS India 2026 is inspired by the lotus, India’s national flower. The overall shape… Continue reading BRICS 2026
Shaksgam Valley
News: In response to a statement by the India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, a Chinese government spokesperson reaffirmed the country’s claims to the Shaksgam Valley. About Shaksgam Valley Location: The Shaksgam Valley, also known as the Trans-Karakoram Tract, is a remote, high-altitude valley located north of the Karakoram mountain range. It lies in… Continue reading Shaksgam Valley
Justice Mission 2025
News: Recently, military forces of the People’s Republic of China conducted Justice Mission-2025 around Taiwan. About Justice Mission 2025 Conducted by: People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China on 29–30 December 2025. Location: It was conducted in the air and maritime areas surrounding Taiwan. The exercise was the second named large-scale PLA maritime drill directed at… Continue reading Justice Mission 2025
e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa)
News: India has introduced the e-Production Investment Business Visa to facilitate Chinese business travel as part of recent people-centric steps. About e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa) The e-B-4 Visa is an online business visa for foreign professionals undertaking production-related activities in India. Launched by: It was launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry… Continue reading e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa)
OPEC+ (PLUS)
News: OPEC+ agreed in principle to maintain steady oil output despite falling prices, internal tensions, and widening geopolitical uncertainty among key members. About OPEC+ OPEC+ is a grouping of 22 oil-exporting countries that meets regularly to decide crude oil production levels to stabilise the global oil market. Genesis of OPEC+: OPEC+ was formed in 2016… Continue reading OPEC+ (PLUS)
Euro Zone
News: Bulgaria adopted the euro as its currency in 2026, becoming the 21st euro zone member and gaining representation in ECB monetary decisions. About Euro Zone The euro zone, also called the euro area, is a currency union of European Union member states that use the euro as their sole legal tender. Total Members: The… Continue reading Euro Zone
Key Facts about Bulgaria
News: EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. Key Facts about Bulgaria Bulgaria is a middle-sized country situated in Southeast Europe, in the east of the Balkans. It is situated… Continue reading Key Facts about Bulgaria
India to Assume Prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process
News: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process with effect from 1 January 2026. This will be the third occasion on which India has been entrusted with the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process. About Kimberley Process and India’s Role The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international… Continue reading India to Assume Prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process
