News: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), for the first time, explicitly blamed Syria for toxic attacks in 2017. Facts: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention(1997). It has 193 members including India. Established: 1997 Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands. Goal: Preventing chemical… Continue reading Global chemical weapons watchdog blames Syria for toxic attacks
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.
Operation Sanjeevani
News:Indian Air Force(IAF) with the assistance of Indian army has conducted Operation Sanjeevani to supply essential medicines and hospital consumables to Maldives. Additional Facts: Other Operations in News: Operation Sankalp:It was conducted by the Indian Navy in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to ensure the safety and security of Indian ships. Operation… Continue reading Operation Sanjeevani
University for Peace(UPEACE)
News:Vice President of India has been awarded the degree of ‘Doctor of Philosophy’ by the University of Peace. Facts: University for Peace(UPEACE) is an intergovernmental organization established by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly in 1980.Its main campus is situated at Costa Rica. Mandate:To offer Higher Education programmes focusing on peace and human… Continue reading University for Peace(UPEACE)
Patriot air defence missile
News:The United States has deployed Patriot air defence missiles in Iraq. Facts: Patriot is a long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defence system to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and advanced aircraft. Additional Facts: Other Air Defense system in News: Iron Dome:It is a mobile all-weather air defence system developed by Israel to intercept and destroy… Continue reading Patriot air defence missile
Natuna Islands
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
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
