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An Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh killed at least 10 Lebanese State Security personnel.
The incident occurred as Lebanon prepared to commence ceasefire negotiations with Israel.
Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, urged the Lebanese state to avoid making 'free concessions' to Israel.
The ongoing conflict has reportedly caused nearly 1,900 fatalities in Lebanon.
An Iran-backed Shiite political party and militant group based in Lebanon, possessing significant armed capabilities and political influence.
A government agency responsible for internal security and intelligence gathering within Lebanon.
GS Paper 2: International Relations (India and its neighborhood- 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; Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate). GS Paper 3: Internal Security (Linkages of organized crime with terrorism).
General Awareness (Current events of national and international importance).
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Geopolitics, International Security).
Consider the following statements: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb - First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty - Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee - Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
Answer: Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
High for UPSC (Middle East conflicts are a recurring theme in international relations); Medium for other exams (as part of general current affairs).
An Iran-backed Shiite political and militant group in Lebanon.
A city in southern Lebanon, identified as the site of the recent Israeli strike.
Negotiations aimed at a temporary cessation of armed conflict.