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Dispute over Kuril Islands
Japan has said that four islands near the Kamchatka Peninsula have been illegally occupied by Russia. The Japanese call these islands ‘the Northern Territories’ while Russia calls them ‘Kurils.’ Overview: The islands stretch north across the Pacific Ocean from Japan’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Trilateral Development Corporation (TDC) Fund
India and the United Kingdom have launched their Global Innovation Partnership (GIP) as both countries look to bolster their innovation ecosystem to benefit the start-ups. GIP is expected to provide a model for utilizing the Trilateral Development Corporation (TDC) Fund ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Dharma Guardian 2022
At Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi, Karnataka, the army contingents of India and Japan together carried out mock drills during the joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian 2022’. Overview: This annual military exercise between the armies of India and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
North Korea Spy Satellite
A day after regional military agencies confirmed the country’s second ballistic missile launch in a week, North Korea performed another test for reconnaissance satellite systems. Overview: The launch was carried out by North Korea’s National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Virtual summit of Quad leaders
On 3rd March 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a virtual summit of Quad leaders, along with U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Highlights of the summit The leaders reviewed ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Japan Hydrogen Train
Japan has launched its first hydrogen-powered train. This unveiling is seen as a step towards the country’s objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The hydrogen-fuelled train will be tested in the country in March. Overview: “Hybari” the two-car train ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs