20 Apr 2024: PIB Summary for UPSC

20 Apr 2024 PIB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav
2. Exercise Poorvi Lehar

1. Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav

Syllabus:  GS-1, History, Art and Culture

Prelims: Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav

Context:

• The Prime Minister will inaugurate the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on April 21st.
• The event coincides with Mahaveer Jayanti and celebrates the life and teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism.

Inauguration Details

• Date: April 21, 10 AM
• Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Prime Minister to release a commemorative stamp and coin.
• Address to the gathering expected.

Significance of Bhagwan Mahavir

• Bhagwan Mahavir’s teachings emphasize principles of non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, chastity, and non-attachment.
• Jain community celebrates five major events (Kalyanak) of every Tirthankar, including Mahavir Swami Ji.

Celebration Details

• April 21, 2024, marks the Janma Kalyanak (Birth) of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami.
• Cultural program organized at Bharat Mandapam to commemorate the occasion.
• Saints from the Jain community attend, bless the congregation.

Significance

• Bhagwan Mahavir’s teachings hold universal significance, promoting peaceful co-existence and universal brotherhood.
• Commemorating his life and principles reinforces the values of non-violence and truthfulness in society.

 

2. Exercise Poorvi Lehar

Syllabus: GS-2, International relations

Prelims: Exercise Poorvi Lehar 

Context:

• The Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on the East Coast under the Operational Control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
• The exercise aimed to validate procedures for assessing the Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet maritime security challenges in the region.

Objectives and Participants

• Objective: Validation of procedures towards assessment of the Indian Navy’s preparedness.
• Participants: Ships, Submarines, Aircraft, and Special Forces.

Phases of the Exercise

• Multiple phases including combat training in a realistic scenario (Tactical Phase).
• Conduct of various firings during the Weapon Phase to demonstrate ordnance delivery capability.
• Operation of aircraft from diverse locations for continuous Maritime Domain Awareness.

Interoperability and Participation

• Assets from Eastern Naval Command, Indian Air Force (IAF), Andaman & Nicobar Command, and Coast Guard participated.
• High degree of interoperability demonstrated among the Services.

Lessons Learned

• Valuable lessons for participating forces operating under realistic conditions.
• Enhanced readiness to respond effectively to maritime challenges in the region.

Significance

• Exercise Poorvi Lehar reaffirms the Indian Navy’s commitment to meeting growing security challenges in the maritime domain.
• Demonstrates the Indian Navy’s capability to conduct complex exercises and maintain readiness for various contingencies.

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