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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.
The ceasefire was declared for the observance of Orthodox Easter.
It was scheduled to last from Saturday afternoon until the end of Sunday.
This move highlights the humanitarian and diplomatic aspects of ongoing conflicts.
Actively involved in calling for ceasefires, facilitating humanitarian aid, and monitoring conflicts globally. Its various agencies work to uphold international law and protect human rights.
An impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
The world's largest security-oriented intergovernmental organization. It has been involved in monitoring the conflict in Ukraine and promoting dialogue.
GS-II: International Relations, Current Events of National and International Importance; GS-I: World History (Post-WWII events)
General Awareness: Current Affairs, International Organizations, Major Global Events
Current Affairs, Geopolitics, International Security, Role of International Bodies
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.
High, as international conflicts and their resolutions are recurring themes in competitive exams.
A temporary suspension of fighting, typically agreed upon by opposing sides in a war or conflict.
The most important religious holiday for Eastern Orthodox Christians, celebrated on a different date than Western Easter due to different calendar calculations.
A set of rules which seek to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in hostilities and restricts the means and methods of warfare.