23 Jul 2022: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Maritime exercise between India and Japan
2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekar Azad
3. Bal Raksha Mobile application

1. Maritime exercise between India and Japan

Syllabus: GS3 – Security

Mains: Safe and Secure Indian ocean region

Context: On 23rd July, a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Indian Navy  in Andaman Sea.

Details:

• An offshore patrol vessel INS Sukanya and JS Samidare, a Murasame class destroyer, undertook numerous exercises including seamanship activities, aircraft operations and tactical maneuvers.
• India and Japan have been carrying out regular exercises in the Indian Ocean Region to reinforce maritime association. 
• Aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability and streamline seamanship and communication procedures. 
• This exercise is part of the continuous effort between both countries towards ensuring safe and secure international shipping and trade in the Indian Ocean Region.

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2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekar Azad

Syllabus: GS1-Modern Indian History-Important contributors and contributions from various parts of the country in ‘The Freedom Struggle’.

Mains: Contribution of freedom fighters to Indian Independence

Context: PM Shri Narendra Modi remembered the contributions of  freedom fighters, Bal GangadharTilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary. 

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3. Bal Raksha Mobile application

Syllabus:Science and Technology- Health related issues

Mains: Synergy of modern technology with ancient traditions

Context:Union Minister of Ayush inaugurated the Vaccination Center for children at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi and  launched the Bal Raksha mobile application.

Details:

• The mobile application is an attempt to create better understanding of  pediatric preventive healthcare through Ayurveda intervention amongst parents. 
• The app will also collect feedback from parents regarding the impact of the kit on their children’s health and immunity. 
• The All India Institute of Ayurveda is  an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ayush.
  • AIIA aims at bringing synergy between the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and modern tools and technology. 

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