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Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy was adopted recently by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet. This five-year ocean policy seeks to strengthen marine security amid the growing Chinese assertiveness in the regional seas. It focuses on bolstering the country’s coast ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is Hikikomori?
Hikikomori is a social phenomenon affecting people of all ages in Japan, where individuals withdraw from society and remain isolated for extended periods. Origins and Definition of Hikikomori The term Hikikomori was coined in the 1990s in Japan to describe ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Hay Fever in Japan
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has recently vowed to tackle hay fever, a pollen allergy that affects a significant portion of the Japanese population. In a recent parliamentary committee, Kishida referred to hay fever as a “social problem” and pledged ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue
India and Japan have been working together to strengthen their defense and security cooperation. The latest development in this regard was the 7th India-Japan Defense Policy Dialogue, which was co-chaired by the defense secretaries of both countries on April 6, ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) Programme
On April 5, 2023, Japan announced its decision to provide financial support to help nations strengthen their defences. This announcement marked a radical departure from the regulations that have been preventing the use of foreign aid for military objectives. The ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
P-270 Moskit Missile
The Russian Navy, on March 28, test-fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan. The missiles, identified as Moskit cruise missiles, were fired at a target located approximately 100 kilometers away from the missile ships ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs