News: Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the Miyako Strait, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. About Miyako Strait Location: The Miyako Strait is a 250 km‑wide maritime passage of international waters and airspace between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island in Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago. It… Continue reading Miyako Strait
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.
EU Fine on X
News: Elon Musk-owned X was fined €120 million by the European Commission for violating transparency rules under the Digital Services Act. About EU Fine on X The European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X after a two-year investigation found violations of transparency requirements under the Digital Services Act(DSA). This is the first penalty… Continue reading EU Fine on X
Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity
News: The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda recently signed the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity during a meeting hosted by President Donald J. Trump. About Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity The Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda peace agreement is officially known as the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. Signed on: It… Continue reading Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity
Key Facts about Yellow Sea
News: Taiwan reported that China deployed warships from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea, which Taiwan said created a regional threat. Key Facts about Yellow Sea The Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. Naming: It derives its name from the yellow colour of its waters, which comes from… Continue reading Key Facts about Yellow Sea
Sakhir Declaration
News: The 46th GCC Summit in Manama concluded with the adoption of the Sakhir Declaration, reaffirming the commitment to deeper political, security, and economic integration. About Sakhir Declaration The Sakhir Declaration of the 46th Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain. It outlines several key principles and… Continue reading Sakhir Declaration
Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS)
News: Russia has ratified the RELOS military pact with India ahead of President Putin’s New Delhi visit. About Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) RELOS is an India–Russia arrangement to share logistics and support at each other’s military facilities for troops, warships and aircraft during missions away from home bases. Scope of the Agreement Military… Continue reading Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS)
Operation Sagar Bandhu
News: Operation Sagar Bandhu is in news as India rushes urgent relief supplies to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. About Operation Sagar Bandhu Operation Sagar Bandhu is India’s humanitarian relief initiative providing vital Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. Guided by: The operation is guided by India’s… Continue reading Operation Sagar Bandhu
UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP)
News: At COP30 in Belem, Brazil, the UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) formally adopted a new Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) to support countries in transitioning away from fossil fuels through technical assistance, capacity-building, and international cooperation. About UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) The JTWP is formally adopted at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, also called the… Continue reading UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP)
ACITI Partnership
News: India, Australia and Canada have launched the ACITI Partnership to deepen cooperation on critical and emerging technologies. About ACITI Partnership The Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI) is a trilateral initiative between India, Australia and Canada to combine their strengths in technologies. Aim: The partnership aims to boost cooperation on critical and emerging technologies,… Continue reading ACITI Partnership
Exercise AUSINDEX 2025
News: Recently, Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri participated in bilateral exercise AUSINDEX 2025 with HMAS Ballarat in the Northern Pacific. About Exercise AUSINDEX 2025 It is a bilateral, biennial maritime exercise between Indian and Australian naval forces. Origin: The exercise has been conducted since 2015. Location for 2025 edition: It was held in the Northern… Continue reading Exercise AUSINDEX 2025
