News: The President of Finland, Dr. Alexander Stubb, visited India on March 5, 2026, and participated as the Chief Guest at the Raisina Dialogue. Key Facts About Finland Location: Finland is a Nordic country located in the northern Europe. Borders: It shares land borders with Norway in the north, Sweden in the northwest, and Russia… Continue reading Key Facts About Finland
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.
Key Facts About Qatar
News: Qatar’s air force shot down two Iranian aircraft and intercepted missiles and drones targeting its energy facilities. Key Facts About Qatar Location: It is located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The Qatari peninsula extends about 160 km into the Persian Gulf. Borders: Qatar shares a single land border with Saudi Arabia… Continue reading Key Facts About Qatar
Durand Line
News: Pakistan and Afghanistan have fought a second major clash in six months, more serious than routine Durand Line skirmishes during the U.S.A presence in Afghanistan. About Durand Line Location: The Durand Line is a 2,640 km border dividing Afghanistan and Pakistan. History: It is the result of an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand, a… Continue reading Durand Line
Hexagon Alliance
News: On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a proposal for Hexagon Alliance. About Hexagon Alliance About: It is a proposed six-nation strategic framework to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation across West Asia and the Mediterranean. Proposed by: Hexagon alliances is a new… Continue reading Hexagon Alliance
Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles
News: Israel has multi-layered air defences against Iranian ballistic missiles, an umbrella it may need to lean on as the United States and Iran teeter toward potential military conflict that could draw Iranian attacks on Israeli territory. About Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles About ARROW The long-range Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 interceptors, developed by Israel,… Continue reading Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles
Druzhba oil pipeline
News: The stoppage of Russian oil supplies to Europe through the Druzhba pipeline has caused a geopolitical clash, delaying new European Union sanctions on Russia and important aid for Ukraine. About Druzhba Oil Pipeline Druzhba oil pipeline is one of the longest and largest oil pipeline networks in the world. It is also known as… Continue reading Druzhba oil pipeline
Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
News: The US Army contingent arrived in India for the 16th edition of Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, in 2026. About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is a joint bilateral Special Forces exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the United States Army. Started in: The exercise was first conducted in India… Continue reading Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
News: The number of countries endorsing the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact has increased to 91 signatories. About New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact is a non-binding, multi-nation consensus document for governing the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence. Signed by: The declaration has been signed by… Continue reading New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
Takeshima / Dokdo Islands
News: South Korea recently protested a Japanese government-backed “Takeshima Day” event, calling it an unjust assertion of sovereignty. About Takeshima / Dokdo Islands It is located in the south-western part of the Sea of Japan. It is known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea. It is 215 kms from mainland Korea and… Continue reading Takeshima / Dokdo Islands
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
News– The Indian Army is hosting the UN Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons Control for the Asia-Pacific region. About United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) It is a United Nations Secretariat office responsible for promoting global disarmament and arms control. Established: It was established in January 1998 as the Department… Continue reading United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
