Tag: USA

India placed 6th as nuclear weapons increased since 2019; US tops: SIPRI’s Yearbook 2020

June 17, 2020

• India and China have raised their nuclear arsenal over the last year, as per to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The Swedish think-tank that researches on conflict, armaments and arms charge also aimed out on Monday that China is significantly modernizing its nuclear arsenal.

Anmol Narang to be first observant Sikh to graduate from US Military Academy

June 16, 2020

• Anmol Narang has created history by becoming the first observant Sikh to graduate from the esteemed United States Military Academy at West Point, and the Second Lieutenant is confident that her efforts to represent her religion and community will inspire Americans to learn more about Sikhism.

U.S. enters G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China

May 31, 2020

• The US has entered an international panel for setting ethical guidelines for the usage of artificial intelligence. The Trump administration had earlier dismissed the idea.

Microsoft halted the online sale of Huawei laptops after US ban on Chinese tech companies

May 24, 2020

• Microsoft has eliminated the Huawei laptops it sold on its online store. The move of Microsoft is to comply with the US President’s executive order to shatter down on Chinese tech companies.

J. Arunkumar appointed as coach of the US national cricket team.

April 30, 2020

• J. Arunkumar has been appointed as coach of United States (US) national cricket team. He is a former cricketer from Karnataka having various outstanding achievements.He will be replacing James Pamment.

The US permits the sale of Anti-ship Missiles & Torpedoes to India

April 16, 2020

• The United States has declared that the sale of Harpoon air-launched anti-ship missiles and Mark 54 lightweight torpedoes to India in order to improve India’s deterrent capabilities against “regional threats” and also to strengthen its homeland defense.

Grammy award winner Bill Withers passed away

April 6, 2020

• 3 times Grammy Award winner and an American singer Bill Withers has passed away at the age of 81.
• He will be awarded the “Navy Award” posthumously by the American government.

US releases advanced high-frequency satellite for military communication

March 27, 2020

• The United States Space Force has released an Advanced Extremely High-Frequency satellite (AEHF-6) for its military communications.
• The Lock Heed Martin AEHF-6 (Advanced Extremely High Frequency) satellite was ejected on the Atlas V551 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida to provide global protected communications.

US & UAE troops begin biennial exercise “Native Fury”

March 25, 2020

• US Marines and UAE Emirati forces carried out the biennial exercise, named Native Fury at Abu Dhabi.
• The exercise saw 4,000 U.S. troops from the Army, Marines and Navy position armored vehicles and other machinery from Kuwait and the island of Diego Garcia in al-Hamra using a portable pier system.

$100 Billion coronavirus relief package inked by Donald Trump

March 19, 2020

• To ensure sick leave to Americans workers who fall ill from the new coronavirus, President of the United States, Donald Trump has inked a $100-billion emergency aid package.
• The $100 Billion coronavirus relief package aims to strengthen the protective measures against the pandemic caused by COVID-19.
• The relief package will facilitate free coronavirus testing for those who need it, sick pay and paid family leave.