News: As Russia continued its assaults on Ukraine amid uncertainty over the upcoming Donald Trump–Vladimir Putin summit, Kyiv launched a counterattack using its Storm Shadow missiles. About Storm Shadow Missile The Storm Shadow is Anglo-French, long-range cruise missile developed by MBDA (a defence manufacturer form France). It is also called the SCALP missile. It is… Continue reading Storm Shadow Missile
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.
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) week commenced on October 20, 2025. The meetings are being attended by representatives from more than 200 jurisdictions, along with various observers. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) About The FATF is the global watchdog for money laundering and terror financing. Establishment It was formed in 1989 during… Continue reading Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025
News: India’s Ministry of Ayush delegation participated in the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, where Prof. R.N. Acharya presented India’s Arctic Policy and Ayush relevance. About The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. It focuses on the future of the Arctic and our planet. The… Continue reading The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025
Prussian Blue Capsules
News: India delivered Prussian Blue capsules to Indonesia after authorities detected Cesium-137 contamination in exports and facilities, following a request from Indonesia’s Health Ministry. About Prussian Blue Capsules Prussian (or potassium ferric hexacyanoferrate) blue is a pill that may be used in a radiation emergency to help remove radioactive cesium (Cs) and thallium (Tl) from… Continue reading Prussian Blue Capsules
Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
Context: India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for the 2025–2028 term. About India elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the UN-GGIM-AP India’s Representative: Surveyor General of India represented India and was elected to the Co-Chair… Continue reading Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
News: India launched its National Red List Roadmap at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, unveiling Vision 2025–2030 for the National Red List Assessment (NRLA). About National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative The NRLA is a nationally coordinated, inclusive, and science-based framework to assess and monitor the conservation status of Indian species, aligned… Continue reading National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
PM-KUSUM
News: India will scale up PM-KUSUM and showcase it across developing nations through the International Solar Alliance to expand irrigation access, energy security, and clean power. About PM-KUSUM Full form: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan It is a government scheme for farmers to install solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other renewable… Continue reading PM-KUSUM
Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA)
News: In October 2025, Russia’s State Duma voted to withdraw from the PMDA, ending the long-suspended U.S.–Russia pact on disposing weapons-grade plutonium. About Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA) It is a bilateral arms control accord between the United States and Russia, , to eliminate significant amounts of surplus weapons-grade plutonium from their military stockpiles.… Continue reading Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA)
Moscow Format
News: India has recently participated in the 7th Moscow Format Consultations in Moscow along with Russia, China, Iran and Central Asian countries. About Moscow Format It is a regional platform where neighbouring and major regional countries coordinate practical approaches to the Afghan peace settlement. Aim: It aims to coordinate regional approaches for an Afghan settlement,… Continue reading Moscow Format
Operation HAECHI-VI
News: Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested eight individuals and identified 45 suspects as part of Operation HAECHI-VI. About Operation HAECHI-VI Operation HAECHI-VI is an international law enforcement operation launched by INTERPOL. It aimed to target transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes in 40 countries. It targets seven major categories of cyber-enabled financial crimes:… Continue reading Operation HAECHI-VI
