Contemporary World Issues

The 6th Joint Military Training Exercise “EXERCISE EKUVERIN – VI” was conducted between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces at Pangode Military Station, Trivandrum, Kerala from August 31 to September 13, 2015.

Sheikh Ahmed Ismail Hassan Yassin (1937 – 22 March 2004) was a founder of Hamas, an Palestinian paramilitary organization and political party.Yassin also served as the spiritual leader of the organization. Hamas gained popularity in Palestinian society by establishing hospitals, education systems, libraries and other services Yassin, a quadriplegic who was nearly blind, had used a wheelchair since a sporting accident at the age of 12. He was assassinated when an Israeli helicopter gunship fired a missile at him as he was being wheeled from early morning prayers. His killing, in an attack that claimed the lives of both his bodyguards and nine bystanders, precipitated both criticism and praise of Israel, and many observers suggested that the act would negatively impact the peace process. 200,000 Palestinians attended his funeral procession

“Inspired Union-2005.” It was a combination of inspired siren and inspired response, two bilateral exercises conducted annually between US and Pakistan Navy force. The exercise focused on training in anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures, air defense, electronic warfare, replenishment at sea and command and control. Two US navy frigates, a submarine and several air assets participated in the exercise in addition to Pakistani navy ships, submarines, special services units and aircraft.