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Chernobyl Anniversary Highlights Nuclear Risks Amid Ukraine War Why in the News ? Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster amid ongoing war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of rising nuclear risks due to repeated drone attacks near critical nuclear facilities, raising concerns about environmental impact assessment protocols and the need for …
Read MoreDrone Strike on Sudan Oil Field Kills Dozens: Environmental Concerns Rise Why in the News? A deadly military drone attack near Sudan’s largest oil processing facility in Heglig killed dozens of people. The strike, attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces, occurred a day after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the area, escalating the ongoing …
Read MoreTrump’s Ukraine Peace Plan and India’s Strategic Stakes Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? Former US President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial Ukraine peace plan, proposing a major shift in US–Russia relations by reintegrating Moscow into the Western order. This has …
Read MoreRenewed India-US Defence Pact Amid Global Turmoil Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News? India and the United States signed a new 10-year Defence Framework Agreement on October 31, 2025, to enhance cooperation in technology co-production, intelligence sharing, and …
Read MoreRUSSIA TESTS NUCLEAR-POWERED POSEIDON UNDERWATER DRONE Why in the News? Recent Test: Russia successfully tested its nuclear-powered and nuclear-capable Poseidon underwater drone, claiming it cannot be intercepted. This test raises concerns about potential environmental impacts and the need for comprehensive environmental impact assessments in weapons development. Strategic Signal: The test follows Russia’s Burevestnik missile launch, …
Read MoreNorth Korea Unveils Most Powerful Intercontinental Missile Why in the News? North Korea unveiled its Hwasong-20, the nation’s most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), at a military parade attended by Kim Jong Un and Russian dignitary Dmitry Medvedev. The missile is believed to have the range to strike the US mainland. Key Highlights of the …
Read MoreChina’s Military Parade Displays Capabilities and Concerns Why in the News ? China recently held a 70-minute military parade at Tiananmen Square, showcasing its modern weapons, drones, hypersonic missiles, and nuclear arsenal. The event highlighted Beijing’s growing defence capabilities, strategic concerns with the West, and its ambitions regarding Taiwan and global power projection. Context and …
Read MoreEighty Years After Hiroshima: Revisiting Nuclear Norms Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resources GS Paper – 3 Nuclear Technology Why in the News? August 6, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, reigniting global discussions on nuclear disarmament, proliferation, and the norm of non-use of nuclear weapons amid rising …
Read MoreSecurity Alliance Agreements in the World In the realm of international relations, security alliance agreements form the backbone of the global collective security system. These formal arrangements between two or more countries ensure mutual defense and strategic cooperation in the face of threats. As the dynamics of global power politics evolve, the relevance of these …
Read MoreRenewed Tensions Over Iran’s Nuclear Programme Escalate Why in the News? Amid ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, the IAEA’s resolution against Iran and Israel’s threats of military action have sharply heightened Middle East tensions, raising fears of escalation and jeopardising the fragile diplomatic process over the Iran nuclear programme. The situation has reignited concerns about the …
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