UPSC Prelims Facts – 28 November 2024

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Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is conducting 11th Edition of SAREX-24

  • National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises & Workshop under National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board at Kochi.
  • Objective – To provide help during large scale contingencies regardless of location, nationality or circumstances in Indian Search and Rescue Region (ISRR) and beyond

Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has launched third edition of national campaign ‘Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki’.

  • Objective – To raise awareness and promote targeted action against all forms of gender-based violence
  • Organized by – Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
  • Implemented under the aegis of Ministry of Rural Development.

Supreme Court seeks Union government report negotiating dispute between Tamilnadu and Karnataka over sharing of Pennaiyar river water.

  • Originates near Nandidurg region of Karnataka.
  • Has 2nd largest interstate East flowing river basin.
  • Also known as – Dakshina Pinakini in Kannada and Thenpennai in Tamil.

Indian Army has received Sabal-20 logistics drones procured from EndureAir Systems for deployment in the eastern sector.

  • A strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the capabilities of India’s defense forces.
  • Objectives – Strengthen national security, modernize military infrastructure and enhance technological capabilities.
  • Components – Advanced weaponry and equipment, Improved training programs and Strategic partnerships with other nations.

Railway Ministry considering deploying Shinkansen bullet train technology.

  • Shinkansen, also known as the bullet train, is a high-speed rail network in Japan.
  • Technology –
    • Uses advanced rail technology for high-speed travel.
    • Features include aerodynamic design, lightweight materials, and advanced braking systems.
  • India’s Adoption –
    • India is collaborating with Japan to introduce Shinkansen technology.
    • The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is a key project.

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