News: An attack on a hospital in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed at least 64 people, including 13 children, according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO). About Darfur Region Location: It is a region of western Sudan bordering Chad, Libya, and the Central African Republic. It lay between Kordofan to the east… Continue reading Darfur Region
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.
Aras River
News: The Aras River is strategically located along the borders in the Caucasus and is in focus amid regional geopolitical tensions. About Aras River It is a transboundary river in the Caucasus. Caucasus is a region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It forms natural boundaries between countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and… Continue reading Aras River
Kharg Island
News: U.S.A forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, warning its oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts regional shipping. About Kharg Island Location: Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran located in the Persian Gulf. The island is 25 km off the coast of Iran and 483 km northwest of the Strait of… Continue reading Kharg Island
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
News: The war in West Asia is throwing light on the risks faced by commercial sailors, especially Indians, in spite of being covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006. About Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an International Labour Organization convention. It was established in 2006. It came into… Continue reading Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
News: India’s External Affairs Ministry discussed connectivity and infrastructure cooperation with Croatia’s envoy for the Three Seas Initiative during Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. About Three Seas Initiative (3SI) The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) is regional political and economic cooperation platform connecting 13 European Union countries located between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas.… Continue reading Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
Exercise Cold Response
News: NATO began its biennial Arctic military exercise Cold Response on March 9 amid tensions related to U.S. President Trump’s push to take over Greenland. About Exercise Cold Response Exercise Cold Response is a large-scale biennial NATO military exercise conducted in the European Arctic to test the alliance’s defence capability in extreme Arctic conditions. Organized… Continue reading Exercise Cold Response
White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
News: Human Rights Watch accused Israel of “unlawfully” using white phosphorus over residential parts of a southern Lebanese town. About White Phosphorus as Military Warhead White phosphorus is a chemical substance that ignites when it comes in contact with oxygen and burns at extremely high temperatures. Properties: Colour and odour: It is a white to… Continue reading White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
Raisina Dialogue 2026
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi with global leaders, policymakers and experts. About Raisina Dialogue 2026 Raisina Dialogue 2026 is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics that addresses major issues facing the international community. Organizers: The Dialogue is hosted by the Observer Research… Continue reading Raisina Dialogue 2026
Nuclear Sites of Iran
News: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility in Iran suffered recent damage during ongoing US–Israeli attacks. Major Nuclear Sites of Iran Natanz Nuclear Facility (near Kashan, Isfahan Province): Natanz is Iran’s primary uranium enrichment center containing large centrifuge facilities. Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (near Qom): Fordow is an… Continue reading Nuclear Sites of Iran
WHO’s 90-70-90 Target
News: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda reaffirmed India’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer while addressing a press briefing virtually at the World Health Organization headquarters. About WHO’s 90-70-90 Target The WHO’s 90-70-90 target is a global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2030. Launched in: The WHO launched the… Continue reading WHO’s 90-70-90 Target
