Japan says India’s nuclear MoU “legally binding”
- India had committed to adhere to the “control of nuclear material, traceability [of nuclear fuel] and consequence in case of a nuclear accident”
- Memorandum of understanding (MoU) on civil nuclear cooperation with Japan signed in April 2015
- India will be financially accountable if it is found to be violating the principles.
- MoU may also destabilize India’s established nuclear deals with Russia and France. Previous demand for such commitments were denied.
- The bilateral agreement leaves out India’s military nuclear program.
Indian Air Force successfully conducted exercise Iron Fist in Pokhran
- The day and night exercise was aimed at demonstrating IAF’s combat and fire power.
- It showcased its commitment and capabilities in safeguarding national interests.
Agreement between the EU and Turkey to tackle the migrant crisis
- Migrants arriving in Greece will be sent back to Turkey if their asylum claim is rejected.
- EU will resettle Syrian migrant for each Syrian returned to Turkey.
- Priority will be given to those who have not tried to illegally enter the EU.
- By June 2016, it will be mandatory for Turkish nationals to have access to the Schengen passport-free zone.
- EU is to speed up the allocation of €3 billion ($3.3 billion) in aid to Turkey to help migrants’ crisis.
Sculpture of Chandesvarar found in Tamil Nadu
- Believed to belong to 10th century AD
- Found at Sundaikkai village near Umaiyalpuram in Tamil Nadu.
- The sculpture was an early Chola icon.
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