Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Russia test fires Bulava ICBM from its new Borei-class nuclear submarine —Imperator Alexander III.
- Borei-K class submarines are equipped with a hydrodynamic hull that reduces boats’ acoustic signature.
- ICBMs have a range of over 5,500 km and have nuclear weapons delivery technology.
- North Korea, Russia, US, France, UK, China, India and Israel documented possession of land-based ICBMs.
- Agni-5, ICBM of India, was developed under Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
Operation All Clear
Bhutan King’s recalled Operation All Clear, during his recent visit to India.
- Launched by – Royal Bhutan Army
- It aimed to remove rebel outfits from Assam i.e., United Liberation Front of Asom and National Democratic Front of Bodoland.
- Kamatapur Liberation Organisation which was active in north Bengal.
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
- It is a global day observed on November 6 every year.
- Aim – To raise awareness about the problem and to ensure the protection of the environment during war.
- Declared in 2001 by the UN General Assembly through a resolution.