News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners launched a Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative to halve food waste by 2030 and cut up to seven per cent from methane emissions as part of efforts to slow climate change. About Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative The Food Waste Breakthrough was launched on 13 November 2025… Continue reading Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
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.
Sir Creek
News: Over a year after identifying the need for fast patrol boats and Landing Craft Assaults for deployment in Sir Creek, the Brahmaputra basin, and eastern Ladakh, the Army has moved forward by issuing two RFPs to vendors for their procurement. About Sir Creek Location: It is a fluctuating 96-km tidal estuary along the India-Pakistan… Continue reading Sir Creek
Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
News: U.S.A Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR to combat narco-terrorism, highlighting growing military tensions in the Latin American region, especially with Venezuela. About Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR Launched by: U.S. Ministry of War (Defence) Objective: To defend the U.S.A homeland, combat narco-terrorism, and secure the Western Hemisphere from drugs, particularly those coming from… Continue reading Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
News: Amid ongoing tensions with Bangladesh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to host Khalilur Rahman, the interim Bangladeshi government’s National Security Adviser, for security discussions. About Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) is a key regional platform aimed at enhancing security cooperation among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries. Objectives: To… Continue reading Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
News: The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a $13 billion program under the World Bank, received $100 million from Germany and Spain to help poor countries deal with climate change impacts. About Climate Investment Fund (CIF) The CIF is an international financing mechanism established to help developing countries address climate change challenges. It was established in… Continue reading Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
News: At the APEC leaders’ meeting, Xi Jinping pushed proposal for World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to set AI governance rules and boost cooperation. About World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) WAICO is presented as a global body to govern artificial intelligence, advancing shared rules and cooperation in this field. Proposed by: Chinese President proposed… Continue reading World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
Key Facts About Bhutan
News: Prime Minister will be visiting the Kingdom of Bhutan from 11-12 November 2025. Key Facts About Bhutan Location: Bhutan is a small, landlocked country in South-Central Asia located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas. Bordering nations: Bhutan is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and by the Indian states… Continue reading Key Facts About Bhutan
Exercise Malabar 2025
News: The Malabar Exercise 2025 is set to be hosted to strengthen maritime cooperation and improve interoperability among the participating forces. About Exercise Malabar 2025 Exercise Malabar 2025 is a Quad Naval Exercise with India, the US, Japan and Australia. Location: The exercise is being hosted by the US in the Guam islands. Indian Participation:… Continue reading Exercise Malabar 2025
Aircraft Carrier Fujian
News: China has commissioned its first indigenously designed aircraft carrier Fujian. About Aircraft Carrier Fujian It is the first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier by China. It forms part of China’s three-carrier fleet in the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet, after Liaoning and Shandong. Features: It is equipped with integrated electric propulsion for enhanced… Continue reading Aircraft Carrier Fujian
BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN)
News: The first BIMReN biennial conference was held in Kochi from 4–6 November 2025. About BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) It is a platform for facilitating collaboration among the researchers in the Bay of Bengal Region, for sustainable development of blue economy by networking the researchers in the BIMSTEC Member Countries. Announcement: It was announced… Continue reading BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN)
