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Major General Majid Khademi, a senior intelligence chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in an airstrike.
The strike is attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces, marking another high-profile casualty for the IRGC.
This incident underscores the escalating tensions and ongoing proxy confrontations in the volatile Middle East region.
The killing is part of a broader pattern of covert and overt operations between rival powers in the area.
A major military, political, and economic force in Iran, distinct from the regular army. Responsible for protecting the Islamic Republic's system, preventing foreign interference, and supporting revolutionary movements.
Israel's national intelligence agency, responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations, and counter-terrorism.
U.S. civilian foreign intelligence service, responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world.
The ongoing tensions are deeply intertwined with the status of Iran's nuclear program and international efforts to contain it.
Syria has often served as a battleground for proxy conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and other regional and international powers.
The current conflict in Gaza has significantly heightened regional tensions, leading to increased attacks and counter-attacks across the Middle East.
Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been targeting shipping in the Red Sea, adding another layer to the regional instability and drawing international military responses.
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, International Security.
General Awareness (International Events, Important Organizations).
Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? 1. Gravitational force of the Sun 2. Gravitational force of the Moon 3. Centrifugal force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements: 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision. 2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year. 3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 3 only
High for UPSC (International Relations), Medium for SSC/Defence.
A major branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, distinct from the regular army, responsible for protecting the Islamic Republic's system.
An informal alliance of states and non-state actors led by Iran, aimed at countering U.S. and Israeli influence in the Middle East.
A conflict in which two powers use third parties as substitutes for fighting each other directly.
Politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.