UPSC Prelims Facts – 23 October 2024

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Recently, bilateral naval exercise, Naseem-Al-Bahr, was conducted

  • Between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman in Goa.
  • INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated from the Indian side.
  • Aim: Reaffirms India’s commitment to collaboratE with like-minded nations in the Indian Ocean Region.

1st anniversary of operations of Namo Bharat Trains was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas.

  • India’s 1st Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
  • Currently operating along Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor
  • Significance – Provides high-speed, efficient connectivity between suburban areas, reducing commuting time and reinforcing India’s commitment to developing sustainable urban transport solutions.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Halmahera Sea

  • Located near Halmahera Island, Indonesia
  • Part of eastern entry route of Indonesian throughflow (ITF) passages.
  • ITF links Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean through 2 entry passages (Western and Eastern)

Recently militants attacked Z-Morh Project site in Jammu and Kashmir.

  • A 6.4-km tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway
  • Aiming an all-weather connectivity to Sonamarg, a famous tourist destination.
  • Part of the Zojila tunnel project that aims to provide all weather connectivity from Srinagar to Ladakh

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