News: Fresh clashes erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia along their border, marking the most violent escalation in over a decade. Key facts about Cambodia Location: It is located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It lies entirely within the tropics. Borders: It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to… Continue reading Key facts about Cambodia
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.
Namibia
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Namibia, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly three decades. This visit concludes his five-nation outreach to the Global South and seeks to strengthen cooperation. About Namibia It is located in southwestern Africa. Bordering states: It borders Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South… Continue reading Namibia
17th BRICS Summit, 2025
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated today in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6-7 July 2025. About 17th BRICS Summit, 2025 Host (President): Brazil Theme: ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’ Focus of 2025 Summit: The Brazilian Presidency will focus on two priorities:… Continue reading 17th BRICS Summit, 2025
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
News: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is complete and will be officially inaugurated soon. About Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) It is a gravity dam built on the Blue Nile River in Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. The Blue Nile… Continue reading Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago
News: The PM announces that sixth generation Indian-origin citizens of Trinidad and Tobago will receive Overseas Citizens of India card soon. Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago It is an island country of the southeastern West Indies, forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain. Location: It lies close to the continent of South… Continue reading Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago
Operation Deep Manifest
News: DRI seizes 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonne worth of goods around ₹9 crore of Pakistan-origin under ‘Operation Deep Manifest’. About Operation Deep Manifest It is an operation targeting the illegal import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries, primarily via Dubai, UAE. Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under the Central Board… Continue reading Operation Deep Manifest
Manasarovar Lake
News: The Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra has officially resumed after a five-year hiatus, with the first group of 36 Indian pilgrims reaching Manasarovar Lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. About Manasarovar Lake Location: Manasarovar Lake (also called Mapam Yum Tso in Tibetan) is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region (Xizang) of China. It lies at… Continue reading Manasarovar Lake
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
News: Recently, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, urging the international community to take swift and decisive action. About Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) It was formally established in May 1971 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It originated after two key summits: The 1969 Rabat… Continue reading Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Operation Sindhu
News: India has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate its nationals from Iran in view of the deteriorating situation due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. About Operation Sindhu It is a large-scale evacuation mission launched by the India in June 2025 to rescue Indian nationals stranded in Iran and Israel amid escalating hostilities… Continue reading Operation Sindhu
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
News: Recently, the seventh edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held on June 6–7 in Nice, France. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) It is a global partnership comprising 46 countries and 8 partner organizations. CDRI is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of… Continue reading Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
