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What is The Resistance Front in news frequently?
“The Resistance Front” is the new name of terror group in Kashmir. The group is made of existing terror groups such as Jais-e-Mohammad, Hizbul Mujahidin, LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba) and Al-Badr. The Resistance Front has claimed responsibility for the attack in Kupwara ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Pakistan Court commuted the death sentence of Omar Sheikh
The Sindh High Court of Pakistan commuted the death sentence of Omar Sheikh, a British born militant, known for his role in the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. About the Incident American journalist Daniel Pearl was kidnapped from Karachi, ..
Kabul Terror Attack
The UN recently condemned the terror attack on the Kabul Gurudwara in Afghanistan. Several countries, including India, had also condemned the attack. The Attack The attack happened on March 25th on the Gurudwara Har Rai Sahib Shrine in Kabul in ..
Islamic State claims responsible for Gunmen attack in Sikh Gurudwara, Kabul
On March 25, 2020, 11 people were killed in a terror attack that targeted a “Dharmashala” in Kabul. The Dharamshala is reported to have sizeable number of Hindu and Sikh minorities. The Islamic State Organization has claimed to take responsibility ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GISAT 1: New Age Satellite to monitor India continuously to be launched on March 5
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is to launch GISAT 1 (Geo-Imaging Satellite) in order to watch Indian sub-continent continuously. Highlights The satellite is to be launched by the ISRO on March 5, 2020. The satellite is to be carried ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
US to sign peace deal with Taliban forces to end war in Afghanistan
The US President Donald Trump recently announced that the United States of America will sign a peace agreement with the Taliban forces on February 29, 2020. Highlights The US and the Taliban forces are to sign peace agreement to end ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
China moves against Pakistan in FATF, Turkey now the only supporter
China has joined India and United States in putting Pakistan on Grey list of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force). Both China and Saudi Arabia have joined US, India and other European countries sending stern messages to Pakistan against its ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Foreign Envoys from Gulf and EU visit Jammu and Kashmir for the second time
On February 13, 2020, foreign envoys from Gulf countries and European Union visited Jammu and Kashmir for the second time after Abrogation of Article 370. Highlights The delegation met secretary level officers of Government of India and other senior officers ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Parth: World’s Cheapest Gun Shot Locator developed by Indian Army
The Indian Army’s College of Military Engineering with a private firm developed the gun shot locators called “Parth”. These are much cheaper than the ones imported. The device was showcased at DefExpo 2020. Highlights The cost of the device developed ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Africa Union Summit held at Addis Ababa
The African Union Summit was held in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia to tackle terrorism in the continent. The Summit is important for India as India has recently signed the defence agreement, Lucknow Declaration with 50 African countries at DefExpo ..