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Israeli forces have completed the encirclement of Bint Jbeil, a significant town in southern Lebanon.
This operation is part of ongoing military actions by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) against Hezbollah.
Bint Jbeil is considered a key stronghold for the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in the region.
Bint Jbeil is a prominent town located in the Nabatieh Governorate of Southern Lebanon. Its geographical position, very close to the border with Israel, makes it a critically important strategic location in any military engagement between Israel and Hezbollah. Students should be able to accurately locate Israel, Lebanon, and understand the proximity of Southern Lebanon to the Israeli border.
A Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group. It maintains a significant armed wing, which is considered a terrorist organization by several Western countries and Arab states, but is a legitimate political force in Lebanon. It receives substantial backing from Iran.
The official military forces of the State of Israel, responsible for the nation's defense and security operations.
This conflict is intrinsically linked to the wider geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East, including the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and Iran's broader regional influence and proxy network.
An escalation in Southern Lebanon could potentially draw in other regional and international actors, leading to wider instability and impacting global energy markets and international diplomacy.
The conflict highlights the complex interplay between state militaries (IDF) and powerful non-state armed groups (Hezbollah) in modern warfare and regional security.
GS-II: International Relations (India and its neighbourhood- relations, Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests); GS-III: Security challenges and their management in border areas.
Current Affairs, Geopolitics, Military Geography, International Security.
General Awareness (Geography, International Organizations, Major Conflicts, Countries and Capitals).
General Awareness (Basic facts about countries, capitals, and major international events).
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
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
Answer: A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
Medium for UPSC (as part of broader Middle East issues in International Relations), High for Defence exams due to its security and geopolitical relevance.
A strategic town in Southern Lebanon, near the Israeli border, often a flashpoint in conflicts.
A Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group, backed by Iran, with significant influence in Lebanon.
The official military of Israel.
A region bordering Israel, historically a zone of conflict and Hezbollah's stronghold.