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Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip reportedly killed seven people amidst ongoing violence.
The incident occurred despite a ceasefire declared on October 10, which both sides accuse each other of breaching.
The conflict involves the Israeli military and Hamas, the de facto governing authority in Gaza.
The Gaza Strip is a narrow coastal enclave on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It shares its southwestern border with Egypt and its eastern and northern borders with Israel. It is geographically distinct from the West Bank, the other major Palestinian territory.
Principles governing the conduct of armed conflict and the protection of civilians.
Role in mediating peace, issuing resolutions, and addressing international security threats.
Impact of the conflict on regional alliances, energy security, and global power dynamics.
Balancing relations with Israel and Palestine, and its 'Look West' policy.
GS-II: International Relations - India and its neighbourhood- relations, Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - International Events, Geography.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - International News, Geopolitics.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, World Geography.
General Knowledge: International Affairs, Geopolitics, Defence and Security.
What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
Answer: An American anti-missile system
Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only two
High, as the conflict is a recurring feature in international news and has significant geopolitical ramifications, making it a frequent topic in current affairs sections.
A Palestinian Sunni-Islamist fundamentalist organization that has been the de facto governing authority of the Gaza Strip since 2007.
A temporary suspension of fighting, typically agreed upon by warring parties, often to allow for negotiations or humanitarian aid.
A Palestinian territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, bordering Egypt and Israel.