News:The U.S Space Force Space has successfully launched the sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite. Facts: Advanced Extremely High Frequency(AEHF) are a series of six communications satellites operated by the United States Space Force. Objective: To provide secure satellite communications from geostationary orbits for strategic missions operating on ground, sea and air platforms. The communications… Continue reading Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite(AEHFS)
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.
Exercise Red Flag
News:The U.S Air Force has cancelled Exercise Red Flag.The Indian Air Force (IAF) was also to take part in the exercise. Facts: Exercise Red Flag is an annual aerial combat training exercise between the Air Force of the United States and its allies.It was held for the first time in 1975. Aim:To offer realistic air-combat… Continue reading Exercise Red Flag
Biological Weapons Convention
News:The 45th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention was observed on March 26,2020. Facts: The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) opened for signature in 1972 and entered into force in 1975. It is the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning the production of an entire category of weapons. Obligations:The treaty… Continue reading Biological Weapons Convention
Three Seas Initiative summit
News:The Three Seas Initiative summit has been rescheduled due to the spread of coronavirus. Facts: The Three Seas Initiative(3SI) is a forum that brings together Twelve European Union member states between the Adriatic Sea, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. Members: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and… Continue reading Three Seas Initiative summit
Virtual G20 Leaders Summit
News:A virtual G20 Summit was held under the presidency of Saudi Arabia. Facts: G20 Summit,2020: Saudi Arabia is the first Arab nation to hold the G20 presidency. Theme- “Realising Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”. G20: It is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union with representatives of the International Monetary… Continue reading Virtual G20 Leaders Summit
Kuril Islands
News:Recently,US authorities have put out tsunami warnings after an earthquake has struck Russia’s Kuril Islands. Facts: Kuril Islands: It is a volcanic archipelago which separates the Sea of Okhotsk from the north Pacific Ocean.It forms part of the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire. The Islands are currently under Russian administration.However,they are also claimed by Japan. Additional… Continue reading Kuril Islands
[Prelims 2020] [Difference] International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC)
International Court of Justice – ICJ It is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations and settles legal disputes and provides advisory opinions submitted to it by its member states. ICJ is a civil court. United Nations Security Council enforces its court’s rulings. ICJ is composed of 15 judges elected for 9 years term… Continue reading [Prelims 2020] [Difference] International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC)
SAARC Disaster Management Centre
News:The SAARC Disaster Management Centre has launched a website for information related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. Facts: About: South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation(SAARC) Disaster Management Centre(SDMC-IU) has been set up at Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM) Campus,Gujarat in 2017. The centre serves eight member countries of SAARC namely Bhutan, India,… Continue reading SAARC Disaster Management Centre
India, France conduct joint patrols from Reunion Island
News:India and France have conducted joint patrols from the Reunion Island for the first time. Facts: About Reunion Island: Reunion Island is a remote Indian Ocean island located between Madagascar and Mauritius.It is an overseas region of France. The island’s capital is Saint-Denis which is home to one-fifth of the population. The Island is home… Continue reading India, France conduct joint patrols from Reunion Island
Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum(IUSSTF)
News:Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum(IUSSTF) has created long-term Science and Technology(S&T) linkages between India & US. Facts: About IUSSTF: The Indo-U.S Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) was established under an agreement between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000. It is an autonomous bilateral organization jointly funded by both the… Continue reading Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum(IUSSTF)
