News: The 6th Summit of the member States of BIMSTEC was held 04 April 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. BIMSTEC Summit, 2025. Key Takeaways from the BIMSTEC Summit, 2025 Theme: “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open” Vision Document: The Summit adopted the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 document which lays out the road map for the collective prosperity… Continue reading BIMSTEC Summit, 2025
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.
Ottawa Convention, 1997
News: The NATO members Finland, Poland and the Baltic countries plan to quit the 1997 Ottawa convention due to threats posed by neighbouring Russia. Ottawa Convention, 1997. About Ottawa Convention, 1997 It is also known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty. It is a binding international agreement that prohibits the use, stockpiling, production and transfer… Continue reading Ottawa Convention, 1997
Cape Town Convention, 2001
News: The Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025. The Bill seeks to give legal effect to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (also known as Cape Town Convention of 2001) and Protocol to this Convention in their application to India. About Cape Town Convention, 2001 It is… Continue reading Cape Town Convention, 2001
Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
News: The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) has completed 50 years recently. About Biological Weapons Convention It was the first multilateral treaty categorically banning a class of weapon of mass destruction (WMD). Aim: It effectively prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of biological and toxin weapons. Signed: 10 April 1972 Entered into force:… Continue reading Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
Arctic Council
News– The tensions have risen in the Arctic region, following the comments made by the US President about annexing Greenland and Canada (including their dispute on the status of the Northwest Passage) added with impacts of climate change and resource competition in the region. Arctic Council. About Arctic Council It is an intergovernmental forum promoting… Continue reading Arctic Council
Operation Brahma- Myanmar
News- After a devastating earthquake ravaged Myanmar recently, India initiated its relief and rescue efforts in the country under the banner ‘Operation Brahma. About Operation Brahma India launched this humanitarian mission after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The mission includes rescue teams, medical aid, and essential supplies. An 80-member NDRF… Continue reading Operation Brahma- Myanmar
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
News– The Prime Minister recently expressed appreciation for New Zealand’s involvement in the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. It emphasizes the shared commitment of both nations to regional peace and stability. Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). About Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) Genesis: India introduced the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) in November 2019 during the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
4th Conference of Intelligence and Security Chiefs
News– The fourth Conference of Global Intelligence and Security Chiefs in New Delhi was recently hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. It was was organized by Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), along with the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). 4th Conference of Intelligence and Security Chiefs About Conference of Intelligence and Security Chiefs It… Continue reading 4th Conference of Intelligence and Security Chiefs
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
News: The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) marks 55 years since it came into force on March 5, 1970. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) About Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) It is an international agreement aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting the peaceful… Continue reading Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
News: US President Donald Trump has proposed renegotiating the Iran nuclear deal, despite having withdrawn from it in 2018. This move comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the US remain high, with Iran significantly increasing its uranium enrichment levels. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action About Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) The… Continue reading Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
