News: Recently, the Russian forces carried out strikes on multiple Ukrainian military facilities and gas infrastructure, causing critical damage to sites in the Kherson, Kharkiv and Poltava regions. About Kharkiv Region The Kharkiv region is located in the northeastern part of Ukraine, along the banks of the Dnieper and Don rivers. It covers an area… Continue reading Kherson, Kharkiv and Poltava regions
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.
Exercise KONKAN-25
News: Exercise KONKAN-25 began on 05 Oct 2025 off India’s western coast and will run in two phases from 05–12 Oct 2025. About Exercise KONKAN-25 It is an annual bilateral naval between India and the United Kingdom. Origin: First exercise was held in year 2004. 2025 Venue: The exercise is being conducted off the western coast… Continue reading Exercise KONKAN-25
NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
News: Poland has announced that it will join NATO Pipeline System (NPS) amid rising tensions with Russia. About NATO Pipeline System (NPS) Purpose: The NPS is designed to ensure that NATO’s requirements for petroleum products and their distribution can be met at all times. Origin: It was set up during the Cold War. Scale: In… Continue reading NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025
News: The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14–16, 2025. About United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025 It is a unique forum where the collective experience, wisdom, and commitment of militaries and nations will converge to deliberate the shared responsibility… Continue reading United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
News: India was re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council on 27 September 2025 during the 42nd Assembly in Montreal. About International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) It is an inter-governmental specialized agency associated with United Nation . Established: It was established in 1947 by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) known as Chicago Convention.… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
India-Bhutan Railway Link
News: Recently, the Government of India announced two major cross-border railway projects to link Bhutan with India’s northeastern and eastern regions. About the India-Bhutan Railway Link Kokrajhar–Gelephu Line The Kokrajhar-Gelephu line will traverse Assam’s Kokrajhar and Chirang districts into Bhutan’s southern Sarpang region. Total Length: 69 km (connecting Assam in India with Gelephu in Bhutan). The Gelephu… Continue reading India-Bhutan Railway Link
Wassenaar Arrangement
News: The Wassenaar Arrangement faces calls for reform, as its focus on physical exports leaves cloud services and digital data flows in grey areas despite adding controls on “intrusion software.” About Wassenaar Arrangement About It is a key international voluntary regime for controlling exports of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. Aim To prevent… Continue reading Wassenaar Arrangement
Drone Wall Initiative
News: The European Union launched a “drone wall” along its eastern flank after recent airspace violations by Russia. About Drone Wall Initiative Drone Wall Initiative It is a cutting-edge defense strategy being adopted by the European Union (EU) and several NATO countries to counter escalating airspace violations, particularly from Russian drones. The initiative is… Continue reading Drone Wall Initiative
K visa
News: As of October 1, 2025, China will launch the K visa program which is designed to attract young professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from around the world. About K Visa About The K visa is a new visa category introduced by China to attract young professionals in science… Continue reading K visa
Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
News: External Affairs Minister hosted a FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. About Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC) About FIPIC The Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multilateral platform and a strategic initiative by India. Established Established in 2014 during Prime… Continue reading Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
