Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

The following nine countries are declared nuclear powers: 

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. France
5. China
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Nuclear weapons first developed in 1945 (USA).

Nuclear powers are divided into:

1. Official (NPT recognized): USA, Russia, UK, France, China
2. Non-NPT / de facto: India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea

Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation

• Chandrayaan-3 is India's lunar mission.
• It was successfully landed on the Moon on 23 August 2023.
• It was launched on 14 July 2023
• It was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
• India became the first country to achieve a soft landing near the Moon's south pole.
• Space Agency: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
• Lander & Rover: Vikram (Lander) and Pragyan (Rover)
• "Chandrayaan" is a Sanskrit word meaning "Mooncraft."

Last verified on 12-07-2026

Explanation

 Apart from the 5 officially recognized nuclear-weapon states under the NPT, some other countries are also known to possess nuclear weapons:

5 recognized by NPT: USA, Russia, China, UK, France

4 outside NPT recognition/with disputed status: India, Pakistan, North Korea, Israel

Total countries believed to have nuclear weapons: about 9.

other information

India – Conducted nuclear tests in 1974 and 1998.

Pakistan – Conducted nuclear tests in 1998.

North Korea – Conducted nuclear tests starting in 2006.

Israel – Widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, but it has never officially confirmed this.

Explanation

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system.

It was designed to intercept and destroy short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

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Explanation

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system.

It was designed to intercept and destroy short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

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Explanation

• Pakistan conducted its first nuclear test at the Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai Hills, Balochistan, on 28 May 1998.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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

Ukraine has unveiled the FP-S "Flamingo," a new long-range cruise missile. 

It was developed by Ukraine's Fire Point Defence Company. 

Its range is 3,000 kilometers. 

its weight is 6,000 kg. 

It carries 1,150-kilogram warhead

Flamingo is the first indigenously produced "heavy' missile in Ukraine's arsenal. 

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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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