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)
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.
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)
Convention on Cluster Munitions
News: Recently, Lithuania withdrew from Convention on Cluster Munitions prohibiting cluster bombs, citing security concerns over Russia. Convention on Cluster Munitions About the Convention on Cluster Munitions Genesis– It is an international treaty of more than 100 states, adopted on 30 May 2008, signed on 3 December 2008 and entered into force on 1 August… Continue reading Convention on Cluster Munitions
Hague Service Convention
News: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sought assistance from India’s Ministry of Law and Justice under the Hague Service Convention to serve summons on billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani in a securities and wire fraud case. About Hague Service Convention It is formally known as the Convention on the… Continue reading Hague Service Convention
Ukraine’s Critical Minerals
News: The US has proposed gaining access to 50% of Ukraine’s mineral resources in return for military support. Trump claims that Ukraine owes the US $500 billion worth of resources in exchange for past military aid. About Ukraine’s Critical Minerals Abundant Reserves: Ukraine possesses 22 of the 50 strategic minerals identified as critical by the… Continue reading Ukraine’s Critical Minerals
