WHO warns about a New and Dangerous phase of COVID-19

Following reports of relaxation in lockdown by various major economies around the world, on 19th June 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that this could lead to a new and dangerous phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. As people and governments across the world are tired of lockdowns, the WHO reminded that the Covid-19 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Barcelona • COVID-19 • Italy • Milan • Moderna • Soumya Swaminathan • Spain • Turin • World Health Organisation (WHO)

Milan 2020: Biggest Multilateral Naval Exercise in the Indian Ocean Region

Indian Navy is preparing itself for the biggest multilateral naval exercise to be conducted in the Indian Ocean Region. The Exercise is to be conducted under the theme Theme: Synergy across the Seas Highlights The exercise will include multi-national groupings, simulation of operational scenarios and tactical maneuvers. Around 42 countries are to participate in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Andaman and Nicobar Islands • Exercises • India China • Indian Navy • Indian ocean region • Milan • Milan 2020 • MILAN exercise • Multilateral exercises • US-Russia • Vishakhapatnam

DRDO successfully test fires Indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired indigenously designed and developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) in the deserts of Pokhran in Rajasthan. Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) incorporates many advanced features, including, image infrared radar (IIR) seeker with integrated avionics. MPATGM is a third-generation anti-tank guided missile ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Anti-tank guided missile • ATGM • Defence Research and Development Organisation • DRDO • high-explosive anti-tank • image infrared radar • Konkur • Man Portable Anti tank guided missile • Milan • MPATGM • Pokhran • Rajasthan

As part of 10th edition of MILAN 2018,MILES-18 naval exercise at sea started

As part of the 10th edition of MILAN 2018, the first-ever multi-nation naval exercise at sea called MILES-18 has started on March 11, 2018. The exercise will be conducted for three days in the Andaman Sea. Those participating in the event include 11 foreign naval ships and six Indian ships. Apart from enhancing inter-operability, the ..

Topics: Andaman • Andaman and Nicobar Command • Andaman Islands • Geography of Asia • Maritime Southeast Asia • Milan • Port Blair • Southeast Asia • States and union territories of India

Andaman & Nicobar Naval Command hosts multinational mega event ‘Milan 2018’ at Port Blair

The Andaman Nicobar naval command is organizing multinational mega event “Milan 2018” with theme ‘Friendship Across the Seas’ at Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar islands from March 6 to March 13, 2018. The purpose of Milan 2018 is to enhance regional cooperation for combating Unlawful Activities at sea will be organised. The highlights of ..

Topics: Andaman • Geography of Asia • Maritime Southeast Asia • Milan • Port Blair • Southeast Asia • States and union territories of India