News: The European Union launched a “drone wall” along its eastern flank after recent airspace violations by Russia. About Drone Wall Initiative Drone Wall Initiative It is a cutting-edge defense strategy being adopted by the European Union (EU) and several NATO countries to counter escalating airspace violations, particularly from Russian drones. The initiative is… Continue reading Drone Wall Initiative
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.
K visa
News: As of October 1, 2025, China will launch the K visa program which is designed to attract young professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from around the world. About K Visa About The K visa is a new visa category introduced by China to attract young professionals in science… Continue reading K visa
Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
News: External Affairs Minister hosted a FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. About Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC) About FIPIC The Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multilateral platform and a strategic initiative by India. Established Established in 2014 during Prime… Continue reading Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme
News: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) on 22 September 2025 in New Delhi. About Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme Maitri 2.0 is the second edition of the India–Brazil Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech. Launched by: It is launched by the Indian Council… Continue reading Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme
Chabahar Port
News: Recently, the United States has revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port. About Chabahar Port Location: It is a deep-water port located in Iran’s Sistan–Baluchistan province on the Gulf of Oman, near the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean. Components: It… Continue reading Chabahar Port
Coast Guard Global Summit 2025
News: India participated in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome (11–12 September 2025), reaffirming commitment to maritime governance and announcing its bid to host CGGS 2027. About Coast Guard Global Summit 2025 The Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) is a multilateral forum for dialogue, confidence-building, and cooperation among coast guards worldwide. First… Continue reading Coast Guard Global Summit 2025
Taliban Sanctions Committee (TSC)
News: Taliban foreign minister cancelled a planned India visit after failing to secure a UN Security Council travel-ban waiver. About Taliban Sanctions Committee (TSC) It is a subsidiary body of the UN Security Council focused on Taliban-linked individuals and entities. Established in: It was established in 2011 by Resolution 1988 after the split from the… Continue reading Taliban Sanctions Committee (TSC)
Purple Notice
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
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
