Iran Current Affairs, GK & News
Fact Sheet: Saudi-Iran Détente
China’s recent announcement of the Saudi-Iran détente in West Asia has been viewed as a strategic move aimed at securing long-term economic interests and establishing political influence in the region. This deal is set to rival the traditional role played by the United States in the area and has far-reaching implications for global politics. Low-risk, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: China-US • Iran • Saudi Arabia • Saudi-Iran Relations • US-China
What is the Basij?
The Basij, also known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a volunteer paramilitary force in Iran that has been deployed by the government to respond to the recent protests sparked by the death of a woman following her arrest by the morality police for “improperly” wearing her headscarf. In this article, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs
State Sponsor of Terrorism Tag
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has asked the President of the United States Joe Biden to designate Russia with a “state sponsor of terrorism” tag. Doing so will activate the harshest suite of sanctions available with the US government against Russia. About the Tag Any country can be designated as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism” ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Iran • North Korea • Russia • Syria • Ukraine
Iran’s Noor 2 Satellite
A military satellite, Noor-2, has been launched into orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometres or 311 miles from the earth by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Overview: This is the Islamic Republic’s second military satellite launch. In April 2020, the first Noor military satellite was launched at an orbit of 425km or 265 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Iran • Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Khaibar-buster Missile
On February 9, 2022, Iran unveiled a new missile called “Khaibar Buster Missile”, which is capable of hitting nearby US bases and Israel. About Khaibar-Buster Khaibar-buster is a reference to Jewish castle, which is overrun by Muslim warriors led by Prophet Mohammed. It has a range of 900 miles. The missile runs on solid fuel. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Ballistic missile • Iran
UN on Iran’s Death Penalty
A human rights expert from United Nations has described the Iran’s Death penalty as “an arbitrary deprivation of life”. Key Points UN described that the executions carried out in Iran is often used as a political tool. The death penalty is often imposed on arbitrary and vague grounds. UN asked Iran to reform laws and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs