Russia-Ukraine war
Storm Shadow Cruise Missile
In a significant move, the United Kingdom has agreed to provide long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities against invading Russian forces. The provision of these missiles is part of the continuous military aid extended ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Greek Embassy Event to Host Event About Situation in Mariupol
An event is scheduled to take place at the Greek Embassy in Delhi to showcase the situation in Mariupol, Ukraine. The event is backed by the European Union mission in Delhi and EUNIC. It event with exhibit photographs and showcase ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
US Patriot Shoots Down Kh-47 Kinzhal
On May 7, 2022, Ukraine announced that it had shot down a Kinzhal missile for the first time. The missile was targeted and brought down in the skies over Kyiv using a US Patriot air defense system. The downing of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Ukraine’s Attack on Kremlin
Russia has accused Ukraine of attacking the Kremlin on May 3, 2023, with drones in an attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. Unverified videos on the internet have shown a flying object exploding near the Kremlin Senate building during the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Tu-160 Bomber
Russia has reportedly deployed the world’s largest bomber, the Tu-160, in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Tu-160, also known as the Blackjack in NATO countries, is a strategic bomber developed by Russia’s Tupolev Design Bureau in the 1980s. Capabilities ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Guided Bombs
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several years now. Recently, the Ukrainian government has reported an increase in the number of guided bomb attacks carried out by the Russian forces. Type of Bombs The Russian forces ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Order of White Eagle
Poland’s highest order, the Order of the White Eagle, has a rich history dating back to its official institution on November 1, 1705, by Augustus II the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. Originally bestowed on only eight ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has raised concerns over Ukraine’s security and stability. The United States has pledged significant military aid to Ukraine to help them defend themselves against Russian aggression. One such initiative is the Ukraine Security ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Finland’s NATO Membership
On April 4 this year, Finland officially became a member of the NATO, marking a definitive shift in Europe’s post-World War II alignment and isolating Russia further. The move ends over 70 years of military non-alignment for the small Nordic ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Challenger 2 Tank: An Overview
Recently, the UK announced that it would be sending a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to aid in the country’s fight against Russian aggression. This move comes at a time when Ukraine faces increasing hostility from Russia, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs