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)
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 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
Durand Line
News: Pakistan and Afghanistan have fought a second major clash in six months, more serious than routine Durand Line skirmishes during the U.S.A presence in Afghanistan. About Durand Line Location: The Durand Line is a 2,640 km border dividing Afghanistan and Pakistan. History: It is the result of an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand, a… Continue reading Durand Line
Hexagon Alliance
News: On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a proposal for Hexagon Alliance. About Hexagon Alliance About: It is a proposed six-nation strategic framework to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation across West Asia and the Mediterranean. Proposed by: Hexagon alliances is a new… Continue reading Hexagon Alliance
