News: The BRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration at the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting held in Guwahati under India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship. About Guwahati Declaration The Guwahati Declaration was adopted to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking and related transnational organized crime. Adopted by: The declaration was adopted by the BRICS nations, under India’s… Continue reading Guwahati Declaration
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.
Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)
News: India and Australia recently launched the Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS). About Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) The Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains (PACTS) is a framework between Australia and India aimed at strengthening cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains… Continue reading Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)
Birthright Citizenship
News: The US Supreme Court declared the Trump administration’s executive order ending birthright citizenship unconstitutional and reaffirmed citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. About Birthright Citizenship Birthright citizenship is the legal right to citizenship acquired automatically by birth within a country’s territory or through one’s parents. Core Principles of Citizenship: Jus Soli (Right of the Soil): Citizenship is… Continue reading Birthright Citizenship
RIMPAC 2026
News: The United States officially launched Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, bringing together military forces from 30 countries for the world’s largest international maritime exercise. About RIMPAC 2026 It is the world’s largest joint and combined maritime exercise, bringing together naval, air and land forces to improve their ability to operate together across a… Continue reading RIMPAC 2026
Operation Amistad
News: India was among the first countries to respond to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, launching Operation Amistad to deliver critical medical and humanitarian assistance to the affected areas. About Operation Amistad About: It is a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in response to the devastating earthquake in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela… Continue reading Operation Amistad
Project Nimbus
News: Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Stanford speech was disrupted by students protesting Project Nimbus and its alleged link to Palestinian civilians. About Project Nimbus Project Nimbus is a high-security cloud computing contract between the Israeli government, Google, and Amazon. Executed By: It is jointly executed by Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Objective: The… Continue reading Project Nimbus
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
News: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced an evacuation plan for more than 11,000 seafarers still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. About International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Maritime Organization is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. Purpose: To create a regulatory… Continue reading International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The 52nd G7 Summit
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the ongoing 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, to discuss key global issues. About The 52nd G7 Summit The 52nd edition of the G7 Summit is being held under the French G7 Presidency Host City & Country: Évian-les-Bains, France is hosting the 52nd G7 Summit. Duration: The… Continue reading The 52nd G7 Summit
Padma Barrage
News: Bangladesh recently approved the construction of the Padma Barrage before the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty expires in December 2026. About Padma Barrage Location: Padma Barrage is a major river engineering project proposed on the Padma River(the Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga) in Bangladesh. Objective: The project aims to control the Padma River, reduce… Continue reading Padma Barrage
BRICS Indore Declaration
News: The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting held in Indore concluded with the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Indore Declaration. About BRICS Indore Declaration Aspects Description About BRICS Indore Declaration is a Farmer-Centric Global Charter adopted by BRICS member countries during the 2026 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Aim It aims at strengthening food… Continue reading BRICS Indore Declaration
