News: The Union Government is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing global leaders, policymakers, and innovators together. About AI Impact Summit 2026 Hosted by: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is hosting AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Duration: The summit is being held from… Continue reading AI Impact Summit 2026
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.
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
News: The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime security and capacity building. About Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) About: Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) is a multinational maritime partnership that supports the International Rules-Based Order to promote security, stability and prosperity across approximately… Continue reading Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
News- India climbed five places to 91st rank out of 182 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025. About Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 ranks countries by perceived levels of public sector corruption. Released by: It is released annually by Transparency International, a German registered association, since 1995. Total Countries Involved:… Continue reading Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
BIOFACH 2026
News: India has been designated as the ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026. About BIOFACH 2026 About: It is the world’s leading trade fair for organic products held on 10 February 2026. Note: BIOFACH Germany is the world’s largest and most influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture. Held at: Nuremberg, Germany… Continue reading BIOFACH 2026
India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
News: India signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions with the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in New Delhi. About the agreement Signed between: India and UK Aim: To facilitate greater mobility of professionals and workers between India and the United Kingdom. The agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions… Continue reading India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
Key Facts about Greece
News: India and Greece have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at enhancing defence industrial cooperation, laying the foundation for deeper collaboration between the two countries. About Greece Location It is located on the southern edge of the Balkan Peninsula. Greece occupies a strategic position at the junction of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Borders Greece… Continue reading Key Facts about Greece
Devnimori Relics
News: India organised the first-ever public exposition of the Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha outside India at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo (Sri Lanka). About Devnimori Relics The Devnimori Relics originate from the Devnimori archaeological site near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat. The inscription language is Brahmi script & Sanskrit. The site was first… Continue reading Devnimori Relics
African Union
News: African Union (AU) stated that a drone attack by the M23 armed group on a civilian airport at Kisangani (DR Congo) may constitute an “act of terrorism”. About African Union Establishment Founded: 2002 Predecessor: Organisation of African Unity (OAU) OAU Founded: May 25, 1963 Constitutive Act signed: July 11, 2000 (Lomé, Togo) Constitutive Act… Continue reading African Union
FORGE Initiative
News: India has extended support to the FORGE Initiative, launched at the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial (Washington DC, February 2026). About FORGE Initiative FORGE (Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement) is a multilateral framework on critical minerals. It is the successor to the US-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSP). It is launched to address emerging geostrategic and… Continue reading FORGE Initiative
Project Vault
News: The United States announced Project Vault to build a critical minerals stockpile to reduce dependence on China and manage supply disruptions. About Project Vault Project Vault is a public-private partnership created to buy and store critical minerals and rare earth elements. Announced by: The initiative was announced by the President of the United States,… Continue reading Project Vault
