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Ukraine in European Electricity Grid

Ukraine has been linked to an electricity grid of continental Europe. This will reduce Ukraine’s dependence on Russia. Synchronization of the electricity grid According to an announcement by...

March 17, 2022

What was ‘2014 MH17 Crash’?

Australia and Netherlands decided to take legal action against Russia over its alleged role in downing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine more than seven years ago....

March 16, 2022

SIPRI ‘2021 Trends in International Arms Transfers’ Report

Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published the “Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021” report. Global scenario In 2017-21, India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia, & China were...

March 16, 2022

Geneva Conventions Guidelines

Geneva Conventions are a set of principles that outline norms for combatant behavior during a war. Overview of Geneva Conventions The Geneva Conventions codify the ethical and legal...

March 15, 2022

Impact of War on Semiconductor Supply

The global semiconductor chip supply chain which was earlier hit by the COVID-19 pandemic may again face a crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Both Russia and Ukraine...

March 14, 2022

Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status

On 11th March 2022, Joe Biden, U.S. President announced that the U.S. will revoke Russia’s “permanent normal trade relations (PNTR)” status. This is to punish Russia for its...

March 12, 2022

Russian Debt Default

Recently, the Chief Economist of the World Bank warned that Russia and Belarus are close to being unable to pay their debts. About the default Debt default is...

March 12, 2022

Russia’s Export Bans

Russia imposed a ban on certain goods and equipment on 10th March 2022. This is in retaliation to the sanctions imposed by western nations on Russia for its...

March 11, 2022

CERN- European Organization for Nuclear Research

CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research where scientists probe the fundamental structure of the universe. About CERN CERN was established in 1954. It has 23 member...

March 10, 2022

EU Temporary Protection Directive

The European Commission decided to activate the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) to offer assistance to people fleeing Ukraine, amid the Russian invasion. About temporary protection Under Temporary Protection...

March 9, 2022

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