South China Sea
Tensions Rise in South China Sea Dispute
China and the Philippines are engaged in escalating tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Recent developments have heightened the conflict. The Philippines has defined its maritime boundaries, prompting a strong response from China. This situation reflects ongoing ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Second Thomas Shoal
Second Thomas Shoal, located in the north-eastern part of the Spratly Islands, has emerged as a contentious area in the South China Sea. The recent incident near Second Thomas Shoal escalated tensions between China and the Philippines. The Philippine Coast ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
ASEAN to Hold First-Ever Joint Military Exercise in South China Sea
ASEAN, the Southeast Asian bloc, is set to make history by conducting its inaugural joint military exercise in the highly contested South China Sea. The decision was made during a meeting of military commanders from the 10-member Association of Southeast ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
SS Montevideo Maru
The Montevideo Maru was a ship that sunk during World War II, resulting in the loss of about 1,060 prisoners of war and civilians from 14 different countries. For 81 years, the wreckage of the ship remained elusive, until a ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Balikatan Drills between the US and the Philippines
The Balikatan drills are annual military exercises conducted between the United States and the Philippines. The name “Balikatan” is derived from the Tagalog word “shoulder-to-shoulder,” reflecting the strong partnership between the two countries. Involvement and Types of Exercises More than ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Submarine docks in Indonesia for the first time
After traversing the Sunda Strait, the Indian submarine INS Sindhukesari docked in Indonesia. This is the first time an Indian submarine is docking in Indonesia. With this, INS Sindhukesari makes history in India-Indonesia relations. Significance The docking shows India’s increasing ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
US-Philippines Deal on Military access
The United States Government has built more than 750 military bases all over the world. And more than 120 military bases in Asia alone. However, the military presence between Australia and South Korea is very little. To counter the Chinese ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Japan-Vietnam deal for Defence Equipment
Japan and Vietnam have recently signed a new deal, which enables the export of Japanese-made defence equipment and technology to Vietnam. Highlights Both the countries have inked the deal to boost the defence cooperation in the backdrop of China’s growing ..