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Posted 18 Apr 2024

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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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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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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.