23 Mar 2024 PIB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Mobile-enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting 2. OP SANKALP
1. Mobile-enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting
Syllabus: GS-3, Science and Technology
Prelims: Mobile-enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting
Context:Â
- C-DOT’s project “Mobile-enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting” qualifies for the next round of UN’s World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) prizes 2024.
- Project shortlisted under the “Benefits in all aspects of life – E-environment” category.
- WSIS focuses on leveraging ICTs for societal development and bridging the digital divide.
Issues
Background of WSIS
- Series of UN conferences co-hosted by ITU and Swiss Confederation.
- Aims to promote ICTs for social and economic development.
- Seeks to bridge digital divide through inclusive approaches.
C-DOT’s Project Overview
- Developed by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier Telecom R&D center.
- “Mobile-enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting” system.
- Utilizes cellular networks to deliver critical emergency information to mobile phones.
- Provides real-time alerts in disaster situations and other use cases like government directives, law and order, defense, etc.
Significance
- Recognition by WSIS underscores the impact of ICT-based solutions on societal resilience.
- C-DOT’s project contributes to disaster management and public safety.
- Indigenous development reflects India’s capabilities in technology innovation.
- Alignment with sustainable development goals, particularly in enhancing disaster preparedness and response
2. OP SANKALP
Syllabus: GS-2, International relations
Prelims: OP SANKALP
Context:
- Indian Navy’s ongoing maritime security operations, known as ‘Op Sankalp,’ have been active from 14th December 2023 to 23rd March 2024.
- The Indian Navy intensified its operations in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, enhancing its scope and re-orienting its efforts.
Scope of Operations
Response to incidents
- Proactive actions taken during the hijacking of the Malta Flagged Bulk Carrier MV Ruen on 14th December 2023.
- Responded to a total of 18 incidents during the 100-day period.
Areas of Operation
- Maritime security operations conducted in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and off the East Coast of Somalia.
- Deployment of naval ships, aircraft, and Special Forces to address threats in these areas.
Achievements
- Deployment of over 5000 personnel at sea and over 450 ship days with more than 21 ships deployed.
- Conducted 900 hours of flying by maritime surveillance aircraft.
- Saved over 110 lives, escorted 15 lakh tons of critical commodities, and seized over 3000 kgs of narcotics.
Significance
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- The Indian Navy played a pivotal role as the ‘First Responder’ and ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Demonstrated capability in addressing non-traditional threats and ensuring maritime security.
- Contributions underscored by the successful actions against the hijacking of MV Ruen.
- Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) played a crucial role in enabling information exchange
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