News: Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, was once a French colony and now faces political instability, poverty, and growing insecurity. About Burkina Faso Capital– Ouagadougou: The largest city and administrative center Geography: Location: West Africa, landlocked. Bordering countries: Mali (northwest), Niger (northeast), Benin (southeast), Togo and Ghana (south), and Ivory Coast (southwest).… Continue reading Key Facts about Burkina Faso
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.
Torrijos-Carter Treaties
News: Donald Trump has called the transfer of Panama Canal to Panama as foolish. This has brought Torrijos-Carter Treaties in the news. About Torrijos-Carter Treaties They are two treaties which were signed by the United States and Panama in 1977. Panama Canal Treaty: It provided for joint US-Panama control until December 31, 1999, after which… Continue reading Torrijos-Carter Treaties
India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA)
News: The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) has reached its two-year milestone. It highlights significant achievement in strengthening bilateral trade ties and promoting mutual growth. About Ind-Aus ECTA It was signed on April 2, 2022 and came into force in December 2022. Aim– To provide an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve… Continue reading India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA)
UN Convention against Cybercrime
News: The UN General Assembly recently adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. UN Convention against Cybercrime About UN Convention against Cybercrime It is a landmark global agreement adopted by 193 UN member states. Its goal is to strengthen international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime and protect societies from digital threats. The treaty will… Continue reading UN Convention against Cybercrime
United Nations Disengagement Observation Force
News: UN Secretary General paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) in Golan Heights. About UNDOF It was established in 1974 by the United Nations Security Council following the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observation Force
Free Movement Regime
News: In February 2024, the Union Home Ministry had announced the suspension of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border. However, the formal notification ending the FMR is yet to be issued. In the meanwhile, new guidelines have been issued to regulate the movement of people along the international border. About Free Movement… Continue reading Free Movement Regime
Manama Dialogue
News: Recently, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar attended the 20th IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. Manama Dialogue Explained. About the Manama Dialogue Manama Dialogue is an annual global security and geopolitical summit held in Bahrain. It was initiated in 2004. The Dialogue is organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in collaboration with… Continue reading Manama Dialogue
UNSC Resolution 1701
News: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire. The ceasefire proposal draws on the provisions of Resolution 1701 passed by the UN Security Council (UNSC) in 2006. About UNSC Resolution 1701 1. Passed on August 11, 2006, UNSC Resolution 1701 aims to end hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. 2. It calls for the creation… Continue reading UNSC Resolution 1701
6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee
Source: This post on 6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee has been created based on the article “6th meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee held in New Delhi” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the 6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods… Continue reading 6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee
UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29
Source: This post on UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29 has been created based on the article “UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29” published in Akashwani on 22nd November 2024. Why in news? Recently, During COP29 in Azerbaijan, the UAE launched an ambitious initiative to create the ‘Global Energy Efficiency Alliance.’… Continue reading UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29