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What was ‘2014 MH17 Crash’?

March 16, 2022

Australia and Netherlands decided to take legal action against Russia over its alleged role in downing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine more than seven years ago. MH17 Crash In 2014, the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed in eastern ..

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Geneva Conventions Guidelines

March 15, 2022

Geneva Conventions are a set of principles that outline norms for combatant behavior during a war. Overview of Geneva Conventions The Geneva Conventions codify the ethical and legal international standards for humanitarian treatment of persons impacted by war. Geneva Conventions ..

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Impact of War on Semiconductor Supply

March 14, 2022

The global semiconductor chip supply chain which was earlier hit by the COVID-19 pandemic may again face a crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Both Russia and Ukraine contribute to the global semiconductor supply chain. Contribution of Ukraine Ukraine is ..

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Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status

March 12, 2022

On 11th March 2022, Joe Biden, U.S. President announced that the U.S. will revoke Russia’s “permanent normal trade relations (PNTR)” status. This is to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. About PNTR status Permanent normal trade relations status is ..

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Google Air Raid Alerts System

March 12, 2022

An Air Raid Alerts system is being rolled out by Google on Android phones in Ukraine. This system will act as a supplement to Ukraine’s existing air raid alert systems and will be based on the government provided alerts. Overview: ..

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CERN- European Organization for Nuclear Research

March 10, 2022

CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research where scientists probe the fundamental structure of the universe. About CERN CERN was established in 1954. It has 23 member states. 22 members are European countries. Israel is the only non-European nation ..

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EU Temporary Protection Directive

March 9, 2022

The European Commission decided to activate the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) to offer assistance to people fleeing Ukraine, amid the Russian invasion. About temporary protection Under Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) of 2001, “temporary protection” is described as an “exceptional measure ..

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Suspension of Card Services in Russia

March 8, 2022

Due to US sanctions imposed on Moscow as a result of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, American card network operators Mastercard, Visa, and American Express have suspended their services in Russia. Overview: Any cards that have been issued globally by ..

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Humanitarian Corridors

March 7, 2022

Humanitarian corridors are set up during the armed conflict by announcing temporary ceasefire. About Humanitarian corridors Humanitarian corridors are demilitarized zones, mainly set up to provide relief for civilians during an armed conflict. They are established in a specific area ..

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Cyber Armageddon

March 7, 2022

At the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many parts of Europe have been cut off from the internet after it encountered massive “cyberattacks”. Overview: Military and cyber experts fear that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict would lead to cyberattacks, resulting in ..

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