16 Nov 2023: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Audit Diwas
2. National Press Day
3. Exercise Mitra Shakti

1. Audit Diwas

Syllabus: GS-2, Governance

Prelims: Audit Diwas, CAG

Context:

3rd Audit Diwas celebrations.

What is Audit Diwas?

• November 16 is observed as Audit Diwas every year.
• Nov 16 2023 marks the 163rd anniversary of the appointment of the first Auditor General of India, Edmund Drummond in 1860.
• The theme for 2023 is ‘Collaboration for Good Governance’.

2. National Press Day

Syllabus: GS-1, Society

Prelims: National Press Day

Mains: Freedom of the press in India

Context: 

National Press Day 2023 held on 16 November.

National Press Day:

• The day is celebrated to commemorate the formation of the Press Council of India on this day in 1966.
• The theme for 2023 is ‘Media in the Era of Artificial Intelligence’.

Read more on the National Press Day in the linked article.

3. Exercise Mitra Shakti

Syllabus: GS-2, International Relations

Prelims: Exercise Mitra Shakti

Mains: India – Sri Lanka relations

Context:

The 9th edition of the bilateral military exercise between India and Sri Lanka Exercise Mitra Shakti commenced in Aundh (Pune). 

Ex Mitra Shakti:

• The exercise is being held from 16 to 29 November with participation from around 120 Indian Army personnel.
• Apart from personnel from both armies, air force personnel from both countries are also participating in the exercise.
• The aim of the exercise is to jointly rehearse the conduct of sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. 
• The scope of the exercise includes synergising joint responses during counter-terrorist operations. 
• Both sides will practice tactical actions such as raid, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, etc. 
• In addition, Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR), combat reflex shooting and Yoga will also form part of the exercise curriculum. 
• Helicopters, drones and counter-unmanned aerial systems will also be used during the exercise.
• Sharing of best practices will further enhance the level of defence cooperation between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army. 

Read more on Ex Mitra Shakti in the link.

Read the previous PIB articles here.