Explanation

The Blue Sparrow is an Israeli air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM).

It was adapted into an offensive weapon and gained global attention following its reported use in the strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader on February 28, 2026.

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Explanation

• Ukraine once had nuclear weapons after the Soviet Union collapsed (1991) but gave them up in 1994 under an agreement.

Additional information:

Today, Only 9 countries in the world officially possess nuclear weapons:

1. Russia
2. The United States
3. China
4. France
5. The United Kingdom
6. Pakistan
7. India
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Last verified on 18-03-2026

Explanation

• The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based hyperbolic navigation system
• Current usable satellites: 31 operational
• Minimum Requirement: 24, arranged in six orbital planes.
• Country/ies of origin: United States
• Operator: US Space Force (Mission Delta 31)
• First launch February 22, 1978
• Last launch January 28, 2026
• Total launches: 81

Last updated 15-03-2026

Explanation

• A De jure Nuclear Weapon State is a country legally recognized under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 as possessing nuclear weapons.
• Only five countries are officially recognized under this treaty.
• China is one of these recognized nuclear-weapon states.

Additional information:

Five “De jure” Nuclear Weapon States (NPT recognized)

1. United States – First nuclear test in 1945
2. Russia (Former USSR) – 1949
3. United Kingdom – 1952
4. France – 1960
5. China – 1964

Last verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974

Code-named Smiling Buddha

Smiling Buddha, other name Pokhran-I 

The bomb was detonated on the army base, Pokhran Test Range (PTR), in Rajasthan.

Number of tests 1