Current Affairs - Defence

NATO is set to conduct its largest military exercise since the Cold War in 2024. The exercise is called Steadfast Defender and will involve over 40,000 troops from 32 NATO member countries, as well as Sweden, which is currently seeking NATO membership.

Adam Smith is considered the father of economics. He was a Scottish moral philosopher and economist who lived from 1723 to 1790. His most famous book, The Wealth of Nations, was published in 1776 and is considered the foundation of modern economics. Smith's ideas had a profound impact on the development of economics and have been influential in shaping the economic policies of many countries.

North Korea launched a new "tactical nuclear attack submarine" called the Pukguksong-6. The submarine is believed to be capable of carrying and launching nuclear missiles.

The Varuna naval exercise is a biennial exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. The 21st edition of the exercise, Varuna-23, was held in the Arabian Sea in September 2023. Phase II of the exercise was held from September 6 to 9, 2023.

INS Sumedha of the Indian Navy is participating in 'Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23,' which is the largest-ever joint military exercise in the Middle East and North Africa region, hosted in Egypt. This edition of the multinational Tri-Services military exercise will see participation from 34 countries.