Nagorno-Karabakh Region
- Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan's recapture of disputed territory from Armenian separatists.
- About Nagorno-Karabakh Region
- It is known as Artsakh by Armenians.
- It is a landlocked mountainous region officially recognised as part of Azerbaijan.
- Territory is internationally recognised as part of oil-rich Azerbaijan, but its inhabitants are predominantly ethnic Armenians.
- It was claimed by both Azerbaijan and Armenia after the fall of Russian Empire in 1917 and has remained a point of tension ever since.
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
- IBBI took disciplinary action on Insolvency Professionals.
- About IBBI
- Established in 2016 under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code).
- Responsible for implementation of Code that amends laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in time bound manner.
- Governing board of IBBI Composition
- Chairperson,
- Three members from amongst the officers of Central Government not below the rank of Joint Secretary or equivalent,
- One member to be nominated by RBI,
- five other members to be nominated by Central Government, of whom at least three shall be whole-time member.
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- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
- IBC Code 2016
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
- Indian Navy seized drugs in Arabian Sea as a part of multi-nation Combined Task Force-150 under CMF.
- Drugs are seized under Operation Crimson Barracuda, first such operation conducted by an Indian Navy after India joined CMF in 2022.
- About CMF
- It is a multinational maritime partnership, which aims to uphold the Rules-Based International Order by countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas and promoting security, stability and prosperity in international waters
- Main focus area: Defeating terrorism, preventing piracy, encouraging regional cooperation, and promoting a safe maritime environment.
- Members: 42 countries.
- It comprises five Combined Task Forces.
- Participation is voluntary.
- It is commanded by a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.
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- Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
Global Positioning System (GPS) Spoofing
- As per reports, Israel used GPS spoofing against Iran.
- GPS is a satellite constellation supporting highly accurate positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) measurements worldwide. It is owned by the United States.
- About GPS Spoofing
- Also, known as GPS simulation.
- Refers to the practice of manipulating or tricking a GPS receiver by broadcasting false GPS signals.
- This form of cyber-attack undermines the reliability of GPS data, which is vital for a variety of applications.
- Spoofing is different from GPS jamming.
- In the latter, the GPS signals are jammed or blocked.