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Russia Declares Human Rights Watch Undesirable Organisation Why in the News ? Russia has officially designated Human Rights Watch (HRW) as an “undesirable organisation,” banning the group’s operations and making cooperation with it a prosecutable offence. The decision intensifies Moscow’s crackdown on foreign NGOs amid ongoing international criticism of its human rights record. Russia’s Decision …
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 MoreRussia Launches Largest Strike on Ukraine’s Gas Network Why in the News? Russia carried out its largest-ever attack on Ukraine’s gas production facilities, firing around 35 missiles and 60 drones on sites in Kharkiv and Poltava regions, causing major infrastructure damage and power outages, according to Ukraine’s Naftogaz and Energy Ministry. This escalation in energy …
Read MoreRussia Targets 2036 for Venera-D Venus Mission Launch Why in News ? Russia has announced plans to launch the Venera-D mission to Venus between 2034 and 2036. The mission will involve a lander, balloon probe, and orbital spacecraft, with preliminary design work beginning in January 2026 under its national space programme. Mission Plans and Development: …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Turkey recently closed the Dardanelles Strait to shipping traffic due to forest fires in the surrounding areas, highlighting its strategic importance in global maritime navigation and regional security. Recent Closure and Strategic Significance: Turkey halted shipping traffic through the Dardanelles Strait amid forest fire hazards. The strait is a key …
Read MoreUnderstanding Russia’s Taliban Gauntlet Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? On July 3, 2025, Russia officially recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), making it the first country to do so since the Taliban takeover in 2021. This …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Russia has warned that if Germany supplies Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, it would consider it direct participation in the conflict. The statement follows German political debates about supporting Kyiv with advanced weapons amid ongoing war escalation concerns. Highlights of the Russia’s Warning to Germany: Russia has cautioned that Ukrainian …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? China’s state-owned companies, CGN and CNNC, are expanding nuclear energy projects in Africa, securing MoUs with countries like Nigeria and Uganda. This dominance challenges other players, including India, seeking uranium resources for its nuclear energy goals. Africa’s Growing Nuclear Energy Ambitions: The Russia-Ukraine war highlighted the need for energy security, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ukraine deployed US-made ATACMS missiles for the first time, striking Russian military targets, marking a significant shift in US policy amid rising tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. What are ATACMS Missiles? ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) is a US-made long-range missile system. Variants include M39A1 Block IA and M57, with a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Baltic Sea nations expressed concern over reports that Russia plans to revise its territorial waters’ borders, calling it a potential escalation. Russia’s draft proposal aims to update 1985 coordinates, raising uncertainty about whether borders will shift or just be clarified. Source:WorldAtlas About Baltic Sea: Location: Part of the North Atlantic Ocean, …
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