News: U.S.A forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, warning its oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts regional shipping. About Kharg Island Location: Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran located in the Persian Gulf. The island is 25 km off the coast of Iran and 483 km northwest of the Strait of… Continue reading Kharg Island
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.
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
News: The war in West Asia is throwing light on the risks faced by commercial sailors, especially Indians, in spite of being covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006. About Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an International Labour Organization convention. It was established in 2006. It came into… Continue reading Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
News: India’s External Affairs Ministry discussed connectivity and infrastructure cooperation with Croatia’s envoy for the Three Seas Initiative during Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. About Three Seas Initiative (3SI) The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) is regional political and economic cooperation platform connecting 13 European Union countries located between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas.… Continue reading Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
Exercise Cold Response
News: NATO began its biennial Arctic military exercise Cold Response on March 9 amid tensions related to U.S. President Trump’s push to take over Greenland. About Exercise Cold Response Exercise Cold Response is a large-scale biennial NATO military exercise conducted in the European Arctic to test the alliance’s defence capability in extreme Arctic conditions. Organized… Continue reading Exercise Cold Response
White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
News: Human Rights Watch accused Israel of “unlawfully” using white phosphorus over residential parts of a southern Lebanese town. About White Phosphorus as Military Warhead White phosphorus is a chemical substance that ignites when it comes in contact with oxygen and burns at extremely high temperatures. Properties: Colour and odour: It is a white to… Continue reading White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
Raisina Dialogue 2026
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi with global leaders, policymakers and experts. About Raisina Dialogue 2026 Raisina Dialogue 2026 is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics that addresses major issues facing the international community. Organizers: The Dialogue is hosted by the Observer Research… Continue reading Raisina Dialogue 2026
Nuclear Sites of Iran
News: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility in Iran suffered recent damage during ongoing US–Israeli attacks. Major Nuclear Sites of Iran Natanz Nuclear Facility (near Kashan, Isfahan Province): Natanz is Iran’s primary uranium enrichment center containing large centrifuge facilities. Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (near Qom): Fordow is an… Continue reading Nuclear Sites of Iran
WHO’s 90-70-90 Target
News: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda reaffirmed India’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer while addressing a press briefing virtually at the World Health Organization headquarters. About WHO’s 90-70-90 Target The WHO’s 90-70-90 target is a global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2030. Launched in: The WHO launched the… Continue reading WHO’s 90-70-90 Target
Key Facts About Finland
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
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
