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Why 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, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Why in the News? Russia’s recent announcement of nuclear drills near the Ukraine border and plans to station nuclear weapons in Belarus have escalated global tensions, raising concerns about nuclear posturing and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Russia announces capturing Bilogorivka village, a significant stronghold in eastern Luhansk region under Ukrainian control. Moscow’s efforts align with its 2022 annexation claim of Luhansk, highlighting strategic objectives in the ongoing conflict. About Luhansk region: Location: Easternmost Ukrainian oblast bordering Russia. Established in 1938, it has a long and complex history. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indo-Russian joint venture at Korwa, Uttar Pradesh, initiated rifle delivery to the Indian Army. The venture involves technology transfer from Russia for manufacturing AK-203 rifles. 27,000 rifles have been handed over, with another 8,000 scheduled for delivery in the next two weeks. source:medium About AK-203: Over ₹5,000 crore contract for 6.1 …
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