20 May 2023: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Exercise Samudra Shakti 2023
2. Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Seher Campaign
3. National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP)

1. Exercise Samudra Shakti 2023

Syllabus: GS 3, Security.

Mains: Exercise Samudra Shakti 2023.

Prelims: Exercise Samudra Shakti 2023.

Context: Exercise Samudra Shakti 2023 concluded on 19th May.

Details:

• The fourth edition of Exercise Samudra Shakti 2023 concluded on 19th May.
• The sea phase of the Exercise was held from 17 to 19 May 2023.
• INS Kavaratti with an integral Chetak helicopter and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from India participated in the event.
• Whereas KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda with an integral helicopter Panther and a CN 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated from Indonesia.
• Exercise Samudra Shakti displays a strong partnership between India and Indonesia and promotes peace and stability in the region.

Also read: Exercise Samudra Shakti – India & Indonesia Strategic Naval Partnership

2. Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Seher Campaign

Syllabus: GS 2, Polity and Governance.

Prelims: Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Seher Campaign

Mains: Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Seher Campaign

Details:

• The Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Seher Campaign gains momentum as the cities are pushing for sustainability and better LiFE.
• It is a nationwide campaign to establish RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Centres, one-stop collection centres, for citizens to contribute clothes, shoes, old books, toys, and used plastic to be reused or recycled.
• The RRR Centres are in line with the ‘Goodwill or Impact Centres’ of the west that are the central hub for sustainability.
• So far, 7000 RRR centres have been launched all across India.
• These centres are capturing the essence of ‘Jan Andolan’.
• Several innovative approaches are also being incorporated in designing RRR centres such as RRR on Wheels in Dewas.

Also read: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Essay – Details on Mission, Action Plan , Implementation

3. National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP)

Syllabus: GS 3, Security.

Prelims: National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP).

Details:

• The Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of the National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP) at Dwarka, Gujarat.
• It aims to strengthen coastal and border security. 
• It is a significant move as India has a  15,000 km long land border and a 7,516 km long sea border.
• Notably, the total number of Coastal Police personnel in India is around 12,000.
• The Minister also highlighted the death anniversary of Shri Bipin Chandra Pal on 20th May.

Read the previous PIB articles here.

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