Exercise Tiger Triumph
Fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph has commenced at Vishakhapatnam coast.
- A bilateral India-US tri-service exercise focusing on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
- Aims to enhance interoperability and joint operational capabilities during large-scale disaster relief efforts.
- Includes naval, air, and ground forces from both nations
Nankai Trough
Japan warned of potential “megaquake” in the Nankai Trough.
- A submarine trench off Japan’s Pacific coast, where the Philippine Sea Plate subducts beneath the Eurasian Plate.
- Known for megaquakes (magnitude 8-9) occurring every 100-200 years, with the last major event in 1946.
- A potential megaquake could cause tsunamis, massive casualties, and economic losses up to $1.81 trillion4.
Trade Watch Report
NITI Aayog released the second edition of “Trade Watch Report”.
- A quarterly report by NITI Aayog analyzing India’s trade performance and global trade dynamics.
- Highlights export-import trends, potential markets, and the impact of geopolitical factors.
- Focuses on sustainable trade practices and challenges like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
saRNA Vaccine
A pioneering self amplifying mRNA (saRNA) vaccine is being developed recently
- Self-amplifying RNA (saRNA) vaccines enhance immune response with lower doses compared to traditional mRNA vaccines.
- Gennova Biopharmaceuticals is developing a saRNA vaccine for Nipah virus in collaboration with CEPI.
- Aims to establish rapid vaccine development platforms for future pandemics
SAFE Project
ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) appreciates ISRO & other space agencies for successful implementation of the SAFE Agromet Project.
- Stands for Space Applications for Environment (SAFE) Project
- Established by Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency in 2008.
- Aim – Use of space technology (specifically Earth observation satellites) observation in understanding environmental changes and climate change related issues.
- Agromet project –
- Implemented as a SAFE multilateral project in 2018.
- Collaboration with ISRO, JAXA, and other agencies.