World War II Current Affairs, GK & News
Japan marks 76th anniversary of World’s First Atomic Bombing
Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, attended a memorial to commemorate the 76th anniversary of world’s first atomic bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Key Points Survivors and relatives marked the anniversary of blast with a minute of silence. Those who survived the bombing still continue to require welfare and medical care. Atomic bombings on Hiroshima and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki • Fat Man • Hiroshima • Little Boy • Nagasaki • World War II
NATO Military Exercises launched
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation recently launched the joint military exercises in Albania called the “DEFENDER-Europe 21”. Thousands of military forces from the US are participating in the exercise. About DEFENDER-Europe The exercise is an annual US-led multinational exercise. It is defensive in nature. It focuses on deterring aggression. DEFENDER Europe 21 In 2021, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Albania • Cold War • DEFENDER-Europe • NATO • Soviet Union • Treaty of Dunkirk • Warsaw pact • World War II
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 / World 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