News– The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued its first Purple Notice through Interpol. About Purple Notice It is one of the eight types of notices issued by INTERPOL. Purpose: To share details with member countries about the modus operandi, tools, devices, and concealment techniques employed by criminals. Focus: Unlike Red Notices and other alerts that identify… Continue reading Purple Notice
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.
Daruma doll
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was presented a Daruma doll by Rev Seishi Hirose, Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-Ji temple. About Daruma doll It is an auspicious Japanese talisman of perseverance and success. It is modeled on Bodhidharma (Daruma Daishi), it promotes goal-setting and patience. Name: The name “Daruma” derives from the Sanskrit… Continue reading Daruma doll
Sectors worst hit by U.S. tariffs on India
News: U.S. 50% tariffs on Indian imports began on August 27, triggering demand drops in several labour-intensive export sectors. Sectors Worst Hit by U.S. Tariffs on India Mechanism of assessing impact: We can judge impacts by three signals used together: Dollar sales to the U.S. (how big the market is), U.S. share in a sector’s… Continue reading Sectors worst hit by U.S. tariffs on India
Lipulekh Pass
News: Nepal has objected to India and China announcing the reopening of border trade through the Lipulekh Pass, citing its claims over the region. About Lipulekh Pass It is a high-altitude Himalayan mountain pass situated in the Kumaon region of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Height: The pass lies at approximately 5,334 meters (17,500 feet)… Continue reading Lipulekh Pass
Elders Group
News: The Elders, a global group of retired statespersons, for the first time described the situation in Gaza as an “unfolding genocide,” warning that Israel’s ongoing obstruction of humanitarian aid has triggered a “famine.” About Elders Group The Elders was founded in 2007 by Nelson Mandela as an independent group of global leaders. The organisation… Continue reading Elders Group
United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
News: The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) opened on 5 August 2025 in Awaza, Turkmenistan. About United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) This is a high-level event is convened once every ten years to address the specific challenges faced by 32 landlocked developing nations. The conference brought together world… Continue reading United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
SheLeads Programme
News: The second edition of SheLeads workshop was recently inaugurated. About SheLeads Programme It is a flagship Initiative organised by the UN Women India Country Office to advance gender equality in public and political leadership. Objective – Equip women with skills, networks, and capacity to lead effectively in governance and development. Aim: Aimed at promoting… Continue reading SheLeads Programme
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
News: Russia has officially announced that it no longer considers itself bound by the INF Treaty. About the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligated the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate and permanently renounce all of their nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges… Continue reading Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Sahel Region
News: Russia has strengthened its influence in West Africa’s Sahel region by signing a significant nuclear agreement with Niger. About Sahel Region The Sahel Region is a semi-arid belt located in western and north-central Africa. It extends approximately 5,000 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east. The… Continue reading Sahel Region
Geelong Treaty
News- Australia and the UK have signed the Geelong Treaty under AUKUS Pillar I. The US, though part of AUKUS, is not a signatory, raising questions about the alliance’s future cohesion. About Geelong Treaty It is a bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty between Australia and the United Kingdom under the broader umbrella of… Continue reading Geelong Treaty
