News: Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Stanford speech was disrupted by students protesting Project Nimbus and its alleged link to Palestinian civilians. About Project Nimbus Project Nimbus is a high-security cloud computing contract between the Israeli government, Google, and Amazon. Executed By: It is jointly executed by Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Objective: The… Continue reading Project Nimbus
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.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
News: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced an evacuation plan for more than 11,000 seafarers still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. About International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Maritime Organization is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. Purpose: To create a regulatory… Continue reading International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The 52nd G7 Summit
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the ongoing 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, to discuss key global issues. About The 52nd G7 Summit The 52nd edition of the G7 Summit is being held under the French G7 Presidency Host City & Country: Évian-les-Bains, France is hosting the 52nd G7 Summit. Duration: The… Continue reading The 52nd G7 Summit
Padma Barrage
News: Bangladesh recently approved the construction of the Padma Barrage before the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty expires in December 2026. About Padma Barrage Location: Padma Barrage is a major river engineering project proposed on the Padma River(the Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga) in Bangladesh. Objective: The project aims to control the Padma River, reduce… Continue reading Padma Barrage
BRICS Indore Declaration
News: The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting held in Indore concluded with the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Indore Declaration. About BRICS Indore Declaration Aspects Description About BRICS Indore Declaration is a Farmer-Centric Global Charter adopted by BRICS member countries during the 2026 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Aim It aims at strengthening food… Continue reading BRICS Indore Declaration
Bharat Innovates 2026
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. About Bharat Innovates 2026 Bharat Innovates 2026: It is a global platform that showcases India’s deep-tech innovators and startups to global investors, industry leaders, universities, research organisations, corporations, and government stakeholders, while promoting innovation-led partnerships and international… Continue reading Bharat Innovates 2026
Muscat Plan of Action
News: The UN chief noted that the Muscat Plan of Action reminds us that hate speech serves both as a precursor to violence and as a factor that speeds up its escalation. About Muscat Plan of Action Muscat Plan of Action is a global framework that places traditional and indigenous leaders at the centre of… Continue reading Muscat Plan of Action
Blue Valley Cluster Initiative
News: The Assam Government and the European Union recently launched the Blue Valley Cluster initiative. About Blue Valley Cluster Initiative Launched by: It is an initiative launched by the Assam Government and the European Union. Aim: It aimed to expand cooperation in bioeconomy sectors such as natural flavours, fragrances, and AYUSH, and to create new avenues for investment,… Continue reading Blue Valley Cluster Initiative
Key Facts About Zimbabwe
News: India and Zimbabwe held the first meeting of their Joint Defence Committee in New Delhi on June 04, 2026 and discussed expanding defence cooperation. Key Facts About Zimbabwe Location: Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, located between the Limpopo River to the south and the Zambezi River to the north. Bordered by:… Continue reading Key Facts About Zimbabwe
Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
News: The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched by Coal & Mines Minister and UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. About Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) is a data-driven platform to monitor global critical mineral supply… Continue reading Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
