North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Current Affairs, GK & News
IAF participation in Tactical Leadership Programmes
The Indian Air Force is taking part in ‘Tactical Leadership Programme’, that started on June 24, 2022. Tactical Leadership Programme The Tactical Leadership Programme is being held at Egyptian Air Force Weapon School in Cairo west Airbase. It was started on June 24 and will conclude on July 24, 2022. From Indian side, two c-17 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Indian Air Force (IAF) • NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Pilot School of NATO • Tactical Leadership Programmes
West Asia Quad Dialogue
United States is set to launch a new four-nation dialogue “West Asia Quad Dialogue” with India, United Arab Emirates and Israel, during the visit of President Joe Biden to the region. Highlights The forum will be launched during Joe Biden’s visit to Israel from July 13 to July 16, 2022. Joe Biden is scheduled to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: AUKUS • AUKUS Alliance • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • QUAD group • West Asia Quad Dialogue
Sweden and Finland Request to join NATO
Finland and Sweden submitted their application to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Why did Finland and Sweden decide to join NATO? Although Finland and Sweden have a non-alignment policy, they were always close to NATO. The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted them to join NATO and seek its safety net. What is North ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Finland • NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Russia • Sweden • USA
What is ‘Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)’?
On January 6, 2022, Russian paratroopers and Belarusian special forces boarded planes for Almaty, which is one of the largest metropolises of Kazakhstan. The country has witnessed mass unrest in recent days, over government’s decision to do away with subsidies on liquefied petroleum gas. What is the issue? The decision was taken three years back, but ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Collective Security Treaty Organisation • Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Warsaw pact
Russia launches Draft agreement with NATO on security measures
Russia released a draft agreement it proposed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on security measures for both the sides. Key Points The document notes that, Russia and NATO shall not strengthen their security individually, including in the framework of military alliances of coalitions and international organisations at the expense of security of others. Both the sides settle disputes by peaceful ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: NATO members • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Russia-NATO Relations • UPSC
NATO declares China a Global Security Challenge
NATO leaders have declared China a constant security challenge stating that, Chinese are working to undermine global order. Key Points As per NATO leaders, China’s goals and assertive behaviour put challenges to rules-based international order and across the areas relevant to alliance security. This warning has come, as US President started making effort to bring ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: 47th G7 Summit • China-NATO • G7 countries • NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • US-China Trade War