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North Korea Railway-borne missile

North Korea recently tested the railway-borne missile. With this, North Korea has tested three missiles in January 2022 amidst rising tensions with the US. This has pushed for...

January 15, 2022

Tearless Onions in UK

The tearless onions are called “Sunions”. It is to be sold in United Kingdom. These onions were produced by cross breeding onion varieties that are less pungent. About...

January 15, 2022

First BrahMos Export Order

India and Philippines are expected to sign a $374.9 million deal in last week of January 2022, for ‘BrahMos shore-based supersonic cruise missile systems’ supply. Key Facts This...

January 15, 2022

Pakistan’s National Security Policy (NSP)

Pakistan launched its first-ever National Security Policy (NSP) on January 14, 2022. Highlights With this launch, Pakistan makes it imperative to deter war and defend its territorial integrity...

January 15, 2022

Kenya Transmission Project

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd signed a joint development agreement with Africa50, to continue to develop “Kenya Transmission Project” in public-private partnership mode. Kenya Transmission Project Kenya...

January 15, 2022

Russia: White Swan Strategic Missile Bomber

The Russian defence forces recently unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M. It is a missile bomber. It is also known as “White Swan”. About White Swan The White Swan...

January 13, 2022

Record High US Inflation

On January 12, 2022, the Labour Department in United States (US) reported that consumer prices increased to 7% in December 2021 as compared to 12 months earlier, that is December...

January 13, 2022

U.K-India Free-trade deal Talks

On January 13, 2022, UK government announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India. Key Facts This move is being described as a golden opportunity,...

January 13, 2022

UK HS2: Discovery of Roman trading settlement

HS2 archaeologists recently uncovered a wealthy Roman trading settlement near a village in South Northamptonshire. Highlights The team of around 80 archaeologists from MOLA Headland Infrastructure, are involved...

January 13, 2022

India-US Bilateral Trade- Recent Trends

As a part of bilateral deal, India has agreed to allow import of pork and pork products from the US. The deal would also facilitate for exporting Indian mangoes and...

January 13, 2022

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