News:Recently, Al-Shabaab has attacked a military base used by the United States of America(USA) and Kenyan forces in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region. Facts: About Lamu Region: Lamu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is situated in the Indian Ocean in the East of Kenya. Lamu was a trading post for the sultanate of Oman… Continue reading Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region
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.
India, Nepal to hold talks on Kalapani border issue
News:Ministry of External Affairs has said that India will resolve the Kalapani border issue through dialogue. Facts: About Kalapani: Kalapani is a valley that is administered by India as a part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.It is situated on the Kailash Mansarovar route. Since the Indo-China war of 1962, the Kalapani is controlled by… Continue reading India, Nepal to hold talks on Kalapani border issue
Ministry of External Affairs creates “NEST” to increase investment coordination
News:The Ministry of External Affairs has decided to set up a new division called NEST-New and Emerging Strategic Technologies. Facts: About NEST: The NEST will act as a nodal point to exchange views with foreign governments on new and emerging strategic technologies. The division will help in collaboration with foreign partners in the field of… Continue reading Ministry of External Affairs creates “NEST” to increase investment coordination
India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations
News: India and Pakistan exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations Facts: About Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations The agreement was signed in 1988 and came into force in 1991. It mandates India and Pakistan to: o Refrain from… Continue reading India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations
Explained: Russia Avangard missile
News:Russia’s military has deployed a new intercontinental weapon called the Avangard hypersonic missile system. Facts: About Avangard Hypersonic missile system: The Avangard hypersonic missile system is a reentry body carried atop an existing ballistic missile which has the capability to manoeuvre. It’s manoeuvring capability makes it difficult to predict its trajectory and gives it the… Continue reading Explained: Russia Avangard missile
UN to draft new international treaty on cyber crime
News:The United Nations has approved a new resolution in order to draft an international treaty to combat cyber crime. Facts: About the international treaty: The UN General Assembly has established an expert committee.The committee was made after Russia had drafted a resolution which was approved by 193 member countries. The committee will elaborate a comprehensive… Continue reading UN to draft new international treaty on cyber crime
Explained:Significance of Iran, China, Russia holding joint naval drill in Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman
News:Iran, China and Russia has began a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. Facts: About the Naval Exercise: The aim of this exercise is to bolster security of international maritime commerce, combatting piracy and terrorism and sharing information and experience. The exercise began in the port city of Chabahar in… Continue reading Explained:Significance of Iran, China, Russia holding joint naval drill in Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman
Cabinet approves ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union(UPU)
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Facts: About Universal Postal Union(UPU): UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations.It was established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874. It is the second oldest international organization… Continue reading Cabinet approves ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union(UPU)
Russia hopeful of India’s free trade pact with EAEU
News:Russia is hopeful of India concluding a new Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union(EAEU). Facts: About Eurasian Economic Union(EAEU): The Eurasian Economic Union is an international organization for regional economic integration. It was established in 2015 by the Treaty of the Eurasian Economic Union. The EAEU provides for free movement of goods, services,… Continue reading Russia hopeful of India’s free trade pact with EAEU
Eight West African nations rename common currency to Eco
News:Recently, eight West African nations have agreed to change the name of their common currency from ‘CFA franc’ to ‘Eco’. Facts: Which are the countries that uses CFA Franc? CFA Franc is the name of two currencies- ‘the West African CFA franc’, which is used in 8 West African countries and ‘Central African CFA franc’,… Continue reading Eight West African nations rename common currency to Eco
