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ISIS running high on Pentagon’s concerns
US Concerned The reaction of Defence Secretary to the barbaric beheading of a young American photojournalist James Foley by IS militants comes is quite alarming. Chuck Hagel has expressed serious concerns at the growing might, numbers, military strength and prowess ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
“James Wright Foley- An Extraordinary Son”: a mother’s tribute
James Wright Foley was an American journalist who was recently beheaded in Iraq by militants of Islamic State in their retaliation against the American bombardment and interference in their internal affairs. The incident has sent shock waves around the world ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Money Laundering: Meaning, Prevention and Laws
Money laundering is the process by which large amounts of illegally obtained is given the appearance of having originated from a legitimate source. So basically, all the ways to convert the black money into white money are Money laundering. But in Money laundering, the ..
UK bans IM
The UK has banned IM (Indian Mujahideen) quoting the undiscerning mass casualty attacks carried out by the LeT-linked terror group in India and the risk it posed to British nationals in the country. British MPs voted nem con to ban ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Defence Ministry alleges that ‘No U.S. special forces are present in India’
The Defence Ministry abnegated reports which held that the US Special Forces are positioned in India. This was alleged over the remarks attributed of a U.S. Armed Forces official that U.S. Special Forces teams are positioned in five South Asian ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
Current Affairs : January 24, 2012
Al-Qaeda takes over Yemen city In Yemen, Al-Qaeda militants have taken over the city of Rada in the Southeastern Al Bayda province. They have named Tareq al-Dahab, a brother-in-law of slain US-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaqi, who was killed in a ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Guam: “Pacific Eagle”: USA-Russia Naval Anti-Terror exercises commence
Guam: “Pacific Eagle”: USA-Russia Naval Anti-Terror exercises commence Russian-American anti-terrorist joint exercise code-named “Pacific Eagle-2011” has started near the island of Guam. The training aims to build respect and cooperation b/w both Navies. The U.S. Navy opines that it shares ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Combating of Funding of Terrorist (CFT)
Combating of Funding of Terrorist (CFT) is a new cell formed by Union home ministry to focus on effectively dealing with funding of terrorist activities in the country. A Terror Funding and Fake Currency Cell in National Investigation Agency has ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011
Current Affairs : October 1, 2011
October 1, 2011: World Elders Day October 1, 2011: World Elders Day observed To build consciousness about healthy ageing, Madhya Pradesh Government awarded those who have achieved 100 years of age with ‘Shatayu Samman’ Life Expectancy in India rises to ..