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Russia-Ukraine Invasion- Impact on India
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine, which was termed as “full-scale invasion” by Ukrainian foreign minister. Highlights US President Joe Biden called this move of Russia “an unprovoked and unjustified attack”. The US & its allies have been responding to Russian invasion by imposing sanctions on Russia. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • International Current Affairs
Topics: Impact of Ukraine Crisis on India • Russia-Ukraine conflict • Ukraine crisis • US Resolution on Ukraine crisis
Cabinet Committee on Security discusses Russia-Ukraine Crisis
On February 24, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a crucial meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to discuss the crisis led by Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. Key Points Modi also spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on this issue. Meeting was held on a day when global Brent crude oil increased to more ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) • Russia-Ukraine conflict • Ukraine crisis • US Resolution on Ukraine crisis • US Sanctions on Russia
Russia-Ukraine Crisis- Recent News
On February 23, 2022, Australia became the latest country to announce sanctions against Russia. Highlights Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled new measures countering “aggression by Russia against Ukraine.” At the first place, Australia will enact travel bans as well as targeted financial sanctions on eight members of Security Council of the Russian Federation. It will ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Australian sanction on Russia • Russia-Ukraine conflict • Ukraine crisis • US Sanctions on Russia
US Resolution on Ukraine crisis
On February 17, 2022, The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to show its support for an independent Ukraine. Key facts Senate also condemn Russian military aggression toward its neighbour, amid emergence of fresh fears of a possible invasion which in turn could spiral toward a European war. This resolution was passed after President Joe Biden noted that, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Russia-Ukraine conflict • Russia-Ukrainian War • Ukraine crisis • US Resolution on Ukraine crisis
India’s Advice to Citizens to leave Ukraine
Recently, India advised its citizen, including students, to leave Ukraine temporarily, amid increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Highlights India has also advised to avoid non-essential travel to and within the country. In January 2022, Indian envoy at UN put the number of Indian students in Ukraine at 20,000. The number has increased from 18,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India-Ukraine • India's Advice to Citizens to leave Ukraine • MEA Control Room to help Indians in Ukraine • Russia-Ukraine conflict
What is ‘Babushka Battalion’?
Valentyna Konstantinovska aged 79, is set to take up arms and fight Russian soldiers ‘mano a mano’ for protecting her city if President Vladimir Putin orders an invasion of Ukraine. About Babushka Battalion Konstantinovska and an army of ‘babushkas’ (Older Women) have been volunteering since conflict broke out there in 2014. They have dug trenches, made ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Azov movement • Babushka Battalion • Russia-Ukraine conflict • Russian President Vladimir Putin • Valentyna Konstantinovska