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RESTART FOR GLOBAL ARMS CONTROL Syllabus: GS 3: Defence and Security Security challenges and their management Why in the News? The New START treaty between the United States and Russia expires, ending the last binding framework limiting strategic nuclear weapons, amid rising arsenals, geopolitical rivalry, and demands for a broader, inclusive arms control architecture involving …
Read MoreUK-France Joint Airstrike Targets IS Facility Syria Why in the News? Britain and France conducted a joint airstrike in central Syria, targeting an underground Islamic State (IS) weapons facility near Palmyra. The operation highlights continued Western military engagement against IS under the US-led coalition, while also raising questions about environmental considerations in military actions …
Read MoreWhy in the News? ● The United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. ● US President Donald Trump justified the action by invoking the Monroe Doctrine (1823), rebranded by him as the “Don-roe Doctrine”. ● The move has triggered global concern over sovereignty, international law, …
Read MoreNew South Wales Tightens Gun Laws After Bondi Attack Why in the News? Australia’s New South Wales parliament passed stringent gun control and anti-terrorism laws following the Bondi Beach mass shooting, aiming to tighten firearm ownership, curb extremist symbolism, and enhance police powers to prevent future terror-related threats. This legislative action mirrors the urgency often …
Read MoreIsrael Strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah Disarmament Deadline Nears Why in the News? Israel carried out airstrikes across southern and northeastern Lebanon as a year-end deadline approaches for disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River, ahead of a key meeting reviewing a US-brokered ceasefire. The situation highlights the complex interplay between regional security and environmental concerns, …
Read MoreIran Considers NPT Exit Amid Escalating Tensions Why in the News? Amid heightened tensions with Israel, Iran’s Parliament is drafting a Bill to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) following recent Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. This move could have major implications for global nuclear governance. Iran’s Position and IAEA Dispute Iran has …
Read MoreIndia’s Nuclear Arsenal Grows Amid Global Arms Race Why in the News ? The SIPRI 2025 report highlights that India increased its nuclear warhead count to 180 in 2024, amid a global trend of nuclear modernisation by nine nuclear-armed nations, raising concerns of a renewed arms race and weakened arms control treaties. India’s Nuclear Build-up …
Read MoreIran-Israel Tensions Escalate Amid Regional Conflict Surge Why in the News? The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict intensified with mutual airstrikes, civilian casualties, and threats of severe retaliation. As diplomacy stalls, fears rise over a wider regional crisis in West Asia, especially after Iran’s vow to respond decisively to further Israeli attacks. The situation has drawn comments …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Israel retaliates against Iran after recent attacks; explosion reported in Isfahan; tensions escalate; flights diverted; UN warns of peril. source:themercurynews About the Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran: Israel responds with missile strikes against Iran following Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory. Recent attack comes after a devastating assault …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Why in the News? The article is in focus due to escalating tensions between Israeland Iran, following reports of Israeli strikes inside Iran and concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and potential nuclear weapons Source: …
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