SAREX 24
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
Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki Campaign
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.
Pennaiyar River
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.
Sabal 20
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.
Shinkansen Technology
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.