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Major non-NATO ally
Major non-NATO ally is a designation given by the U.S. government to some of its close allies. About the designation United States government gives Major non-NATO ally designation to countries that are not members of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Ukraine Crisis: No-fly Zone
A no-fly zone is an area established by a military power over which unauthorized aircrafts are not allowed to fly. About No-fly Zone It is also known as no-flight zone (NFZ) or air exclusion zone (AEZ). No-fly zones are generally ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
US Sanctions on Russia
President Joe Biden of the United States has announced new sanctions against Russia, saying that Moscow’s recognition of two separatist areas in eastern Ukraine as independent as the start of a Russian invasion of its neighbour. Overview: The US has ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Russia – China Joint Statement
The Russian President Vladimr Putin and the Chinese president Xi Jing Pin held a face to face meeting. This is the first time the leaders are meeting in two years. The leaders released a joint statement after the meet. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Russia Military drills near Ukraine
Russia recently held military drills in the annexed Crimean region. More than six thousand troops participated in the drills. Russia had already stationed 100,000 soldiers in the Ukraine border. Why did Russia conduct the drill? The drill was conducted in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Russia: White Swan Strategic Missile Bomber
The Russian defence forces recently unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M. It is a missile bomber. It is also known as “White Swan”. About White Swan The White Swan can fly at an altitude of 600 metres. The bomber has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
US – Russia Key Dialogue on Ukraine
On January 10, 2022, the US and Russian officials met in Geneva. They are to discuss on several issues including the tensions around Ukraine. Why has the dialogue come up? The US and other western countries are under the fear ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India-Croatia joins hands for research in Traditional Medicine Systems
India joined hands with Croatia and inked a MoU for research & development in Indian traditional medicine systems and for promoting Ayurveda in Europe. Key Points Croatian government is planning to package Ayurveda and Yoga from India, along with its ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
US & UK to hold G7 meet on Afghanistan
United States President, Joe Biden and British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson agreed to hold a virtual G7 meet on Afghanistan. Key Points Both the leaders exchanged their views on phone regarding recent developments in Afghanistan. Both of them commended the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
NATO declares China a Global Security Challenge
NATO leaders have declared China a constant security challenge stating that, Chinese are working to undermine global order. Key Points As per NATO leaders, China’s goals and assertive behaviour put challenges to rules-based international order and across the areas relevant ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021