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1. GOA NAVAL AREA HOSTS ANNUAL NAVY EDUCATION SOCIETY CONFERENCE – 2024.

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GOA NAVAL AREA HOSTS ANNUAL NAVY EDUCATION SOCIETY CONFERENCE – 2024.

Why in news?

• The Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2024 took place atHeadquarters Goa Naval Area, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, from 20 to 22 Nov24. 

Important points:

• The events included meetings of the Executive Committee, Management Advisory Committee (MAC), and Academic Advisory Committee (AAC), 
• where discussionsfocused on the policy framework for Naval Schools, particularly the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 
• The Executive Committee Meeting on 22 Nov 24 was chaired by Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Controller Personnel Services and Chairperson of NES.
• In his address, Vice Admiral McCarty commended the significant role of Naval Schools in providing quality education to children of naval personnel. 
• He emphasized the importance of implementing the NEP and other policy guidelines effectively, ensuring a deep understanding of their principles. 
• He also urged school managements to foster a learning environment that motivates students to develop life skills and excel in both academics and co-curricular activities.

What is Navy Education Society?

• The NES is registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 with its registered office at the Directorate of Naval Education.

objectives:

• The primaryaim of NES is promotion of education, science, culture, literature and fine arts amongst the children and families of serving and retired naval personnel.
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2. DRDO organises 11th Asian Fire Protection Inspection Council Meet & Asian Fire Safety Expo

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DRDO organises 11th Asian Fire Protection Inspection Council Meet & Asian Fire Safety Expo 

Why in the news?

•   The 11th Asia Fire Protection Inspection Council (AFIC) Meet, organised by the Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), DRDO in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), commenced in New Delhi on Nov 21, 2024.

What is AFIC?

•  The AFIC is the Fire Protection organisation of 11 Asian countries for technical exchange and fostering of knowledge in the field of fire safety for development of Asian Fire Protection Technologies and Standards. 

Important Points:

• Twenty one international delegates from Six Asian countries are participating in the three-day meet from 21 - 23 Nov 2024.
• The event is an ideal platform for the delegates to engage in meaningful exchanges for sharing knowledge, valuable insights, and collaborating on innovative solutions. 
• The event would prove to be a key step towards realizing DRDO’s vision of creating a strong, self-reliant India with world class fire safety technologies, ultimately contributing to national security and global competitiveness.
•   On the sideline of AFIC meet, an International Seminar on “Latest Trends in Fire Safety and Future Perspectives” and the Asian fire Safety Expo (AFSE) 2024 are also being organised by the CFEES.
• More than 100 delegates working in the field of fire safety from state fire services, Army, Navy, Air Force, BSF, DRDO & CAPF are attending the event.

3. Maiden maritime event Sagarmanthan, The Ocean’s Dialogue, being held at the national capital.

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‘Sagarmanthan’

Why in news?

• The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared his message on the successful organising of themaiden maritime event "Sagarmanthan:The Ocean’s Dialogu", being held at the national capital.

Important points:

• The Indian government is hosting a two-day global maritime conference – Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue – in the national capital on November 18 and 19.
• The conference, thefirst-ever being held in India, is being co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Observer Research Foundation.
• PM Narendra Modi calls for Success of ‘Sagarmanthan’ to Build Consensus for Partnerships of a Prosperous Future of Humanity.
• PM also  shares vision for a free, open and secure maritime network for marine resources as growth pillars for growth of nations.

Importance:

• Sagarmanthan encourages exchange of ideas, expert insights for broadening the vision for the future & growth.
• Sagarmanthan further strengthen the rules-based world order & enhance peace, trust & friendship between nations.
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4. MULTI AGENCY DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE 'SANYUKT VIMOCHAN 2024'

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MULTI AGENCY DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE 'SANYUKT VIMOCHAN 2024'

Why in the news?

• The Indian Army successfully conducted the Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, 'Sanyukt Vimochan 2024' at Ahmedabad and Porbandar on 18-19 November 2024.
• General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff attended this significant event which showcased India's disaster response readiness.

Important Points:

• The inaugural event of the exercise at Ahmedabad on 18th November 2024 featured a Tabletop Exercise, focusing on the theme of 'Cyclone in Coastal Region of Gujarat'.
•  This event highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Airforce, Indian Coast Guard, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force & other Central & State Agencies in addressing natural disasters.
•  Casualty evacuation was demonstrated with assistance from the assets fielded during the exercise. The demonstration culminated with ‘Resuscitation and Rehabilitation’ of affected citizens.
• In alignment with the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative, an Industrial Display was also organized alongside the demonstration, providing a platform for Indian defence industries to showcase their innovations and manufacturing capabilities in disaster response technology. 
• This event underscored India's commitment to self-reliance and technological advancement in disaster management.
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5. ​Exercise Poorvi Prahar

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Exercise Poorvi Prahar

Why in news?

• The Indian Armed Forces are conducting Exercise Poorvi Prahar,a tri-services joint operation in Arunachal Pradesh from November 10th to 18th, 2024.

About Exercise Poorvi Prahar:

• The Army, Navy and Air Force held a joint exercise in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district.
• The exercise, 'Poorvi Prahar', validated the effectiveness of joint structures in intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, rapid mobilisation, deployment and operational logistics.

Objective:

• To enhance combat effectiveness of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in executing Integrated Joint Operations in the challenging mountainous terrain of the region, thereby enhancing inter-service coordination and operational readiness.

6. ndia’s first long-range hypersonic missile

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India’s first long-range hypersonic missile 

Why in news?

• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha late on November 16, 2024. 

About Hypersonic missiles:

• Hypersonic missiles combinespeeds of over five times the speed of sound with significant manoeuvrability during flight.
• Their manoeuvrability enables them to change trajectory during flight, making their flight-path and target difficult to predict.
• They fly at lower altitudes than ballistic missiles, which means that they may be harder to track at long distances with some surface-based sensors, such as certain radar.
• There aretwo main types of hypersonic missile: hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) and hypersonic cruise missiles (HCMs).

Developed by:

• This missile has been indigenously developed by the laboratories of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile complex, Hyderabad along with various other DRDO laboratories and Industry Partners. 
• This hypersonic missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 kms for the Armed Forces.

About DRDO:

• DRDO is the R&D wing of Ministry of Defence, Govt of India,with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems.
• DRDO was formed in 1958 from the amalgamation of the then already functioning Technical Development Establishment (TDEs) of the Indian Army and the Directorate of Technical Development & Production (DTDP) with the Defence Science Organisation (DSO)
• "Balasya Mulam Vigyanam"—the source of strength is science-drives the nation in peace and war. 

7. LAUNCHING OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG

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LAUNCHING OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG 

Why in news?

• The contract for construction and delivery of six 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (M/s TRSL), in consonance with ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the Government of India. 

What is Bollard pull Tug?

• Bollard pull is a measurement of a ship's towing power, or the force it exerts on a bollard while at zero speed. 
• It's a common way to measure the performance of tugs, which are ships that assist other ship.

Important points:

• The Tugs are being built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). M/s TRSL, Kolkata has commenced the delivery of these Tugs progressively for operations by the Indian Navy. 
• These Tugs will be operated by the Indian Navy at the Andaman and Nicobar Command and Eastern Naval Command.
• These Tugs will be delivered to the Indian Navy in 2025.

Significance:

• The 25T BP Tugs will provide assistance to Naval ships and submarines during berthing, un-berthing, turning and manoeuvring in confined waters thereby aiding operations of the IN platforms directly. 
• The Tugs will alsoprovide afloat firefighting supportto platforms alongside and at anchorage besides having the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.

8. Guided Pinaka Weapon System

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Guided Pinaka Weapon System

Why in news?

• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)has successfully completed the Flight Tests of Guided Pinaka Weapon System as part of Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) Validation Trials.
•  The flight tests have been conducted in three phases at different field firing ranges.

What is  Pinaka Rocket launcher?

• Pinaka is  a Multiple Launch Rocket System is a totally indigenous weapon system designed and developed by the (DRDO) for the  Indian Army.
• It is also called India's Grad  missile system. 
• The system has amaximum range of 45 km (28 mi) for Mark-I Enhanced and 90 km (56 mi) for Mark-II ER version,and can fire a  salvo of 12 HE rockets per launcher in 44 seconds. 
• The system is mounted on a Tatra  truck for mobility. Pinaka saw service during the Kargil war, where it was successful in neutralizing Pakistani positions on the mountain tops.

About DRDO:

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency  under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence of the  Government of India, headquartered in Delhi, India. 
• It was formed on January 1,1958.
• Dr. Samir V. Kamat is the current chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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9. 35th Tri-services Commanders’ Conference

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 ‘35th Tri-services Commanders’ Conference

Why in news?

• Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan chaired the 35th Triservices Commanders’ Conference (TSTCC) at Southern Naval Command, Kochi on 13 November 2024. 

Important point:

• The Conference was attended by Commanders of all three services, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and Officers from various formations across the services.
•  The 34th TSTCC held in Shimla last year, the 35th edition reviewed the progress and outlined future plans to optimise training facilities across all three services for joint training. 
• The conference also delved into the dynamics of the geo-strategic situation of the region in the backdrop of developments and the need to orient training and formulate doctrines to meet the future challenges.
•  Discussions were held to optimise utilization of existing training infrastructure and resources and exploit the collective potential of the respective Training establishments. Emphasis was laid on innovative training strategies that incorporate technology and modern warfare tactics.

About TSTCC:

•   TSTCC is conducted annually by theTraining Commands of all the three Services in rotation with the aim of enhancing collaboration and training effectiveness while exchanging best practices in training.
•  The conference also provides a forum to bring together Staff Officers of the Training Commands of the Services on a common platform based on jointmanship and cohesion while forging collaborative training efforts and strategies to achieve combat effectiveness and enhanced operational capabilities. 
• TSTCC,, has paved the way for meeting prospective challenges collectively, reinforcing the importance of training towards jointmanship, synergy and singularity of efforts at conceptual and functional level.

10. First all women battalion for CISF

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First all women battalion for CISF

Why in news?

• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday (November 12, 2024) approved the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Women in CISF:

• Presently, there are 7% women personnel in the CISF, which has a total strength of 1.77 lakh personnel. A battalion comprises around 1,000 personnel.
• Currently CRPF is the only Paramilitary Force in the  Country which had 6 Mahila (Ladies) Battalions.

Significance:

• Technical expertise:
• In modern warfare, technical skills and decision-making are more important than brute strength.
• Military readiness:
• Allowing women in combat roles can help address the military's recruitment and retention issues.
• Effectiveness:
• Restricting women to certain roles limits commanders' ability to choose the most qualified person for the job.
• Gender equality:
• Allowing women in combat roles is a step towards gender equality. 

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