Knolls Archive of Day 12th of February 2025
Fort William Renamed as Vijay Durg
News: In a significant move towards eliminating colonial influences in the Indian Armed Forces, Fort William, the Eastern Command Headquarters of the Indian Army in Kolkata, has been officially renamed Vijay Durg. Historical Significance of Fort William Originally constructed by the British in 1781, Fort William was named after King William III of England. It… Continue reading Fort William Renamed as Vijay Durg
India-UK Defence Agreements
In news: The strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom has taken a significant step forward with new agreements aimed at enhancing next-generation weapon systems. These agreements were formally launched at Aero India 2025, marking the establishment of Defence Partnership–India (DP-I) to expand collaboration in the defence sector. About India-UK Defence Agreements Laser Beam… Continue reading India-UK Defence Agreements
International Criminal Court (ICC)
News: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently come under global scrutiny following its issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. About International Criminal Court (ICC) The ICC is a permanent international court that prosecutes individuals for 4 serious crimes- genocide, war crimes, crimes against… Continue reading International Criminal Court (ICC)
Bombay Blood Group
News: In a pioneering medical achievement, doctors in Chennai successfully performed a kidney transplant on a patient with the Bombay blood group, using an organ from a donor with a different blood type. The team adapted the Japanese technique of double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) to lower anti-H antibody levels, preventing organ rejection and making an… Continue reading Bombay Blood Group
India-Egypt Joint Military Exercise
News: India and Egypt are set to conduct their third joint military exercise, Cyclone 2025, from February 10 to 23, 2025, at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About India-Egypt Joint Military Exercise Objective: The primary objective of Cyclone 2025 is to enhance military cooperation and improve interoperability between the special forces of both nations.… Continue reading India-Egypt Joint Military Exercise
