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Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty

News: Russia has officially announced that it no longer considers itself bound by the INF Treaty. About the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligated the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate and permanently renounce all of their nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges… Continue reading Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty

Sahel Region

News: Russia has strengthened its influence in West Africa’s Sahel region by signing a significant nuclear agreement with Niger. About Sahel Region The Sahel Region is a semi-arid belt located in western and north-central Africa. It extends approximately 5,000 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east. The… Continue reading Sahel Region

Geelong Treaty

News- Australia and the UK have signed the Geelong Treaty under AUKUS Pillar I. The US, though part of AUKUS, is not a signatory, raising questions about the alliance’s future cohesion. About Geelong Treaty It is a bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty between Australia and the United Kingdom under the broader umbrella of… Continue reading Geelong Treaty

Key facts about Cambodia

News: Fresh clashes erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia along their border, marking the most violent escalation in over a decade. Key facts about Cambodia Location: It is located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It lies entirely within the tropics. Borders: It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to… Continue reading Key facts about Cambodia

Namibia

News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Namibia, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly three decades. This visit concludes his five-nation outreach to the Global South and seeks to strengthen cooperation. About Namibia It is located in southwestern Africa. Bordering states: It borders Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South… Continue reading Namibia

17th BRICS Summit, 2025

News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated today in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6-7 July 2025. About 17th BRICS Summit, 2025 Host (President): Brazil Theme: ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’ Focus of 2025 Summit: The Brazilian Presidency will focus on two priorities:… Continue reading 17th BRICS Summit, 2025

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

News: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is complete and will be officially inaugurated soon. About Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) It is a gravity dam built on the Blue Nile River in Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. The Blue Nile… Continue reading Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago

News: The PM announces that sixth generation Indian-origin citizens of Trinidad and Tobago will receive Overseas Citizens of India card soon. Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago It is an island country of the southeastern West Indies, forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain. Location: It lies close to the continent of South… Continue reading Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago

Operation Deep Manifest

News: DRI seizes 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonne worth of goods around ₹9 crore of Pakistan-origin under ‘Operation Deep Manifest’. About Operation Deep Manifest It is an operation targeting the illegal import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries, primarily via Dubai, UAE. Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under the Central Board… Continue reading Operation Deep Manifest

Manasarovar Lake

News: The Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra has officially resumed after a five-year hiatus, with the first group of 36 Indian pilgrims reaching Manasarovar Lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. About Manasarovar Lake Location: Manasarovar Lake (also called Mapam Yum Tso in Tibetan) is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region (Xizang) of China. It lies at… Continue reading Manasarovar Lake

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