SIPRI
Latest SIPRI Report
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is a world-renowned think tank that specializes in research and analysis of security issues. Established in 1966, SIPRI conducts independent research on issues related to peace, conflict, and security. The institute publishes various ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
SIPRI Report on World Military Expenditure
A report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on World Military Expenditure stated that India was the world’s third-highest military spender behind the US and China. The global defence expenditure in 2021 reached an all-time high and stood ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs
SIPRI ‘2021 Trends in International Arms Transfers’ Report
Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published the “Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021” report. Global scenario In 2017-21, India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia, & China were the five largest arms importers. U.S., Russia, France, China, & Germany were ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
SIPRI releases New data of Arms sales
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released new data of Arms Sales. Key Points As per SIPRI data, despite the lockdown measures, general economic downturn and erratic supply chains due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the arms ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
SIPRI report on Military Spending
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute recently released its “Trends in world Military Expenditure” report. According to the report, the top military spenders in the world are the United States, China and India. These three countries alone contributed 62% global ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
India-EU: Sixth Round of consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation
India and European Union held 6th round of consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation matter. The partners discussed on exchange of information on development in the field of chemical, nuclear and biological disarmament. They also discussed about the development on outer ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Defence Ministry places 10 lakh hand grenades order with private sector for the first time
On October 1, 2020, the Defence Ministry placed orders with a private firm for the first time. The order has been placed for the supply of 10 lakh hand grenades. These grenades will replace the vintage design grenades that are ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
SIPRI Yearbook: Nuclear Weapons of India and China increases
On June 15, 2020, the Swedish think-tank launched the SIPRI Yearbook, 2020.According to the yearbook, India and China have increased their nuclear arsenal as compared to 2019. Key findings The think tank also reports that China is modernizing its nuclear ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020