News: India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pacific Island countries, addressing the Dialogue Partner Session of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror, Palau. About Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Aspects Description About The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an intergovernmental organization which was established in 1971. Member countries: It comprises… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
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.
Achilles Shield
News: Israel and Greece signed a nearly €3.1 billion defence deal to build a multilayered air-defence network called Achilles Shield. About Achilles Shield Achilles Shield is a unified, multilayered air-defence and ballistic-missile defence network. Developed by: It is being developed by Israel and is being established for Greece. Objective: The main objective is to create a… Continue reading Achilles Shield
Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan
News: India’s Prime Minister is visiting Kyrgyzstan to participate in the 26th SCO Summit and attend the 6th World Nomad Games. Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan Location: Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked mountainous country in Central Asia. Boundaries: It shares borders with Kazakhstan in the north, Uzbekistan in the west, Tajikistan in the south, and China in… Continue reading Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan
Key Facts About Kuwait
News: The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi. Key Facts About Kuwait Location: Kuwait is a country in Western Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Boundaries: It shares borders with Iraq, the Persian Gulf and… Continue reading Key Facts About Kuwait
SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund
News: The Italian government has requested €8 billion ($9.3 billion) from the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund programme. About SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument is a joint borrowing scheme by the European Union (EU). Backed by: It is backed by the European… Continue reading SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund
Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026)
News: The Indian Army contingent departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026). About Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026) It is a military exercise between India and Thailand. Started in: Exercise MAITREE was instituted in 2006. Aim: The aim of Exercise MAITREE is to foster Military Cooperation between India and Thailand. 2026… Continue reading Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026)
Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
News: India has signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with SACU. About Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is an African regional economic organisation and the world’s oldest customs union. Established: It was established in 1910 and re-established in 1969. Members: It comprises South… Continue reading Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
Mecca Defence Pact
News: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca to strengthen collective security amid tensions. About Mecca Defence Pact Mecca Defence Pact is a joint defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. The agreement is named the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement”. Aim: The pact aims to strengthen collective deterrence against… Continue reading Mecca Defence Pact
Key Facts about Lesotho
News: India and Lesotho reviewed the full spectrum of their bilateral relationship during the sixth meeting of the India-Lesotho Joint Bilateral Commission for Cooperation (JBCC) held in New Delhi. Key Facts about Lesotho Location: It is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. Largest enclave: It is entirely surrounded by South Africa, making it the largest of only three sovereign… Continue reading Key Facts about Lesotho
BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026
News: India has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. About BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 It is is regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of global supply of and demand for seafarers. Published by: It is jointly published by BIMCO and the International Chamber of… Continue reading BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026
