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
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.
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)
India-Israel sign agreement for Negev Light Machine Guns(LMG)
News:India has signed an agreement with Israel for procurement of Negev light machine guns(LMG). Facts: About Negev Light Machine Guns(LMG): Negev is a light machine gun(LMG) with powerful target acquisition.It was adopted by the Israeli Defence Forces in 1997. It has semi-automatic mode to provide accurate, controlled fire in close quarter battle. Other Defence Deals… Continue reading India-Israel sign agreement for Negev Light Machine Guns(LMG)
Windrush scandal
News:The UK Government has apologised for the Windrush Scandal which involved Windrush generation being wrongly detained or deported for being illegal immigrants. Facts: About Windrush Generation: The Windrush generation refers to the immigrants who came to the UK between 1948 and 1971 from Caribbean countries. The immigrants came at the invitation of the British government… Continue reading Windrush scandal
China assumes presidency of UN Security Council for March 2020
News:China has taken over as president of the UN Security Council for the month of March 2020. Facts: UN Security Council (UNSC): The UN Security Council was established by the UN Charter in 1945.It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The other 5 organs of the United Nations are—the General… Continue reading China assumes presidency of UN Security Council for March 2020
