News:China has been illegally fishing in the Natuna Islands area which is internationally recognized as Indonesia’s exclusive zone. Facts: The Natuna Islands is located in Indonesia’s Riau Islands province, the west side of the South China Sea. The Island overlaps with China’s nine-dash line claim under which China argues that the waters around the Natuna… Continue reading Natuna Islands
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.
United States Virgin Islands
News:The United States Virgin Islands(USVI) has banned sunscreen products with chemicals known to be harmful to coral reefs and marine life. Facts: United States Virgin Islands(USVI) is an unincorporated organized territory of the United States of America located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. It comprises three principal islands namely St. Croix,… Continue reading United States Virgin Islands
India uses WTO peace clause for higher rice sops
News:India has invoked the peace clause of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for exceeding the ceiling on support it can offer farmers for rice for the marketing year 2018-2019.This is the first time any country has invoked this clause. Facts: Peace Clause:It is a mechanism which protects a developing country’s food procurement programmes against action… Continue reading India uses WTO peace clause for higher rice sops
Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite(AEHFS)
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)
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)
