Belarus
Tactical Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he would station tactical nuclear weapons (TNWs) in Belarus has raised concerns about increased risks of nuclear conflict. As Belarus is a neighbor to NATO member countries, stationing nuclear weapons there has the potential ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Who is Ales Bialiatski?
Ales Bialiatski is a Nobel laureate and the co-founder of the Viasna human rights group, which had been at the forefront of providing legal and financial aid to those who were imprisoned during protests against the long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Nobel Peace Prize 2022
On October 7, Nobel Peace Prize for 2022 has been conferred to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, Ukrainian human rights organization named Center for Civil Liberties and Russian human rights organisation Memorial. Key facts With the Nobel Peace ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day: April 26
Every year on April 26, the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is being observed. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations and was first observed in 2016. Highlights The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day was first observed on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
European Union to sanction Russia and Belarus
On October 12, 2020, the European Union agreed to impose sanctions on Russia for poisoning the opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Imposition of sanction was initiated by France and Germany. What is the issue? Navalny was an anti-corruption investigator. He was ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
SCO: Bishkek Declaration
The Bishkek Declaration released at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) urged the international community to strengthen global cooperation in efforts against terrorism without politicization and double standards. Countering Terrorism and Promoting Cooperation The declaration called for enhanced cooperation to promote ..
Author Svetlana Alexievich wins 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature
Author Svetlana Alexievich of Belarus has been selected for prestigious 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy has selected Svetlana for her polyphonic writings, courage and a monument to suffering. With this she became 14th women Literature Laureate and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
India, Belarus set trade target of 1 billion dollar by 2018
India and Belarus have set the bilateral trade target of one billion dollar by 2018. The decision was taken at the Seventh Session of the India-Belarus Intergovernmental Commission held in Minsk, Belarus. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Commerce and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Yuki Bhambri wins $15,000 ITF Futures tournament title
Yuki Bhambri on 11 April 2015 has won the 15,000 US Dollar ITF Futures tournament title. In the final he recorded a straight-set win over Dzmitry Zhyrmont of Belarus played at Karshi, Uzbekistan. Bhambri defeated his rival with Bhambri with ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
WTA rankings: Li Na climbs to World No.2 spot
In the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings, Chinese tennis ace Li Na ranked World No.2 following her second Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open 2014. Top five players in the WTA Singles rankings: Serena Williams (United States). ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs