Japan to join Five Eyes Network

The Five Eyes network comprises of five nations namely Australia, Canada, Britain, US and New Zealand. Japan is now to join the Five Eyes network to become the sixth eye. About Five Eyes The Five Eyes network collaborated to respond against the increasing threats by China and North Korea. The Five Eyes countries are parties ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Atlantic Charter • China-Japan • China-US • five eyes alliance • Trade Dispute • Trade war • US-China Trade War • World War II

What is Enigma?

Recently, the divers discovered an Enigma encryption machine used by Nazis in Baltic sea. The divers discovered the machine while searching the seabed with sonar devices for abandoned fishing nets that might harm the sea life. Enigma Enigma is an encryption device that was used by the German Nazis during the 2nd World War to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Baltic Sea • Cryptography • enigma • Nazi Germany • World War II

UNICEF Day: December 11

Every year, UNICEF Day is observed on December 11 by the United Nations. The UNICEF day is celebrated on December 11 because the United Nations General Assembly created UNICEF on December 11, 1946. UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children Emergency Fund. It was started in order to provide assistance, supplies and improve health, education, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Child Malnutrition • malnutrition • UNICEF • UNICEF Day • United Nations • World War II

Theremin turns 100: Key Facts

The Theremin musical instrument has turned hundred years old in 2020. It has revolutionised the music industry by being the predecessor of the modern synthesizer. What is Theremin? Theremin is a musical instrument. It is considered as the world’s first electronic instrument and it turned 100 years old in 2020. It was developed by Leon ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Topics: Music • Musical instruments • Theremin • US-Russia • USSR • World War I • World War II

What is Five Eyes Alliance?

The Five Eyes countries recently issued a joint statement expressing their concern about increasing Chinese curbs on the autonomy of Hong Kong. The joint statement was issued following the postponement of Legislative Council elections that was due in September 2020 and imposition of national security law in Hong Kong. According to the countries the decisions ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: China-Hong Kong • Disarmament • five eyes alliance • Hong Kong • US-China • US-Russia • World War II