Russia-Ukrainian War
UNHRC Debate on Ukraine
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted to have an urgent debate on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, further isolating Russia, which had previously resisted Ukraine’s efforts to bring attention to war crimes. Overview: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine dominated the start ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
IAF in ‘Operation Ganga’
Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 transport aircraft has now been deployed into “Operation Ganga”, in order to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Ukraine. Ukrainian airspace was shut down on February 24, 2022, in the aftermath of Russian military offensive. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
EU membership of Ukraine
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently asked European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to immediately become a member, under a special procedure. Key Points Following the request, President of European Council Charles Michel noted that, the council will have to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Airspace Curbs on Russia
Recently, jurisdictions have started blockading their airspace to aircraft operated or registered by Russia, in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Key Points Use of airspace has become a crucial tool by countries to affirm their take in geopolitical ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
World’s largest plane ‘Mriya’
On the fourth day of Russian invasion to Ukraine, Russia destroyed the largest plane in the world called “Ukraine’s Antonov-225 cargo plane”. The plane was destroyed outside Kyiv. Key Points According to weapons manufacturer Ukroboronprom, restoring “AN-225 Mriya” would cost ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s stance on Ukraine at UNSC
Recently, India remained absent from United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote on Ukraine. Key facts This move of India is widely read as a play to balance its ties with Moscow and Washington. It was a procedural vote, on whether ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
U.S., EU cooperation on Energy Security
On January 28, 2022, the United States (US) and European Union (EU) announced that they are working together on guaranteeing energy security in Europe and Ukraine. Highlights This announcement was made amid the standoff triggered by Russia by amassing troops ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs