CINBAX: The 1st edition of CINBAX, a joint tabletop exercise between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army, focuses on wargaming Counter Terrorism (CT) operations under the UN Charter. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, trust, and operational efficiency, covering areas like intelligence, cyber warfare, logistics, and peacekeeping operations.
AGNI WARRIOR: The 13th edition of the Joint Military Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces concluded at Devlali, Maharashtra. Focused on joint firepower planning, the exercise aimed to enhance mutual understanding, coordination, and the use of new-generation equipment, fostering greater interoperability and best practice exchange.
The RS-28 Sarmat, also known as "Satan 2," is a next-generation Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) designed to replace the Soviet-era R-36. It can carry up to 15 nuclear warheads and has a range of 6,200 to 11,180 miles, making it capable of striking distant targets swiftly and effectively.
Hybrid warfare involves a mix of conventional and unconventional tactics, such as espionage, cyberattacks, disinformation, and sabotage, to destabilize and weaken an enemy without full-scale war. It aims to create confusion, disrupt decision-making, and exploit vulnerabilities, often through covert operations, and is increasingly used by state and non-state actors.
Vadhavan Port, under construction near Dahanu in Maharashtra, is a Greenfield deep-draft port being developed under the PM Gati Shakti program. Upon completion in 2034, it will handle 23.2 million TEUs and become one of the top 10 ports globally, significantly boosting India’s container trade capacity.
Eastern Uganda has been hit by heavy rains causing landslides that resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 100 people missing. Uganda, a landlocked country in East-Central Africa, is known for its diverse geography, including volcanic mountains, lakes like Victoria and Albert, and rich wildlife, including endangered mountain gorillas.
Delegates from 170 countries failed to finalize a global treaty on plastic pollution at the INC-5 meeting in Busan, South Korea, due to divisions over plastic production limits, scope, and procedural challenges. Negotiations will continue with a potential follow-up session in 2025 to address key issues and achieve consensus.
