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Several government agencies, including the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and SBI Bank PO exam evaluate students’ general knowledge of international affairs, social issues, scientific advancements, and government policies. If you are preparing for an upcoming government, competitive exam, or recruiting drive, here’s a round-up of the most important news stories this week:
Natural Habitat on A National Highway
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established the first-of-its-kind “Oxygen Bird Park” in Nagpur, built to accommodate the diverse bird species and vegetation found in central India. Union minister Nitin Gadkari came up with the idea for the park and gave Regional Officer Nagpur the go-ahead to build it on NHAI land so that people could appreciate the vast array of birds found in central India. The idea was to create a green area where all species might live in safety and harmony. The park, also known as Amrit Mahotsav Park, is situated next to the Jamtha International Cricket Stadium on NH-44 at Jamtha Clover Leaf. It is located along the Nagpur-Hyderabad (NH-44) segment and has an area of 8.23 hectares. It was built at an estimated cost of Rs 14 crore.
China Annoyed Over Indian Mountaineers Naming Mountain After Dalai Lama
China recently expressed displeasure at Indian mountaineers reinforcing their sovereignty claims over the region by naming a hitherto unknown peak in Arunachal Pradesh after the Sixth Dalai Lama. In honour of the 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso, who was born in the Mon Tawang region in 1682, a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) scaled an unnamed and unclimbed 20,942-foot-high peak in Arunachal Pradesh. According to a press release from the Defence Ministry, naming the peak after the Sixth Dalai Lama is a tribute to his eternal wisdom and his deep contributions to the Monpa community and beyond.
Railways Roll Out ‘Rail Rakshak Dal’
An innovative emergency response system known as ‘Rail Rakshak’ was unveiled by Indian Railways’ North Western Railway zone. This state-of-the-art road-based rescue squad is built especially to handle track-related incidents in difficult and remote track sites. When tracks are disturbed due to an accident, traditional track-based emergency response systems like rail ambulances and cranes frequently struggle to get to incident sites quickly because of India’s vast rail network, which crosses a variety of terrains including hills, jungles, tunnels and remote areas. The Rail Rakshak system employs customised trucks, cutting-edge machinery, and a committed group of professionals known as the ‘Rail Rakshak Dal’ to overcome these restrictions.
How Semiconductors Are Latest Fulcrum Of Geopolitics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it apparent that winning the semiconductor race will be India’s top priority during his bilateral with US President Joe Biden, his massive diaspora speech, and his meetings with CEOs from around the world. PM Modi spoke with Biden on establishing a new semiconductor fabrication plant in Kolkata. Later, while speaking to CEOs of major US technology companies, he emphasised India’s potential to become a global semiconductor partner and how technical improvements in the country might promote innovation. During the diaspora event, he also mentioned his pet project, ‘Make in India’, and stated that it wouldn’t be long before the United States had Indian-made semiconductors.
PM Modi And Joe Biden Cement MQ-9B Drone Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Delaware to discuss critical aspects of the India-US strategic cooperation, including the acquisition of MQ-9B Predator drones. Following a bilateral meeting with PM Modi, Biden praised the purchase of 31 General Atomics MQ-9B drones, which will assist India’s observation and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. In a joint fact sheet, the two leaders highlighted the extraordinary progress made under the US-India defence industrial cooperation agenda, which includes collaboration to enhance priority co-production agreements for jet engines, munitions and ground mobility systems.
