Current Affairs

1. THE INDIAN ARMY HAS LAUNCHED OPERATION SARVASHAKTI IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR, DEPLOYING FORCES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PIR PANJAL RANGE TO TARGET TERRORISTS –

• The operation will focus on locating the terrorists’ hideouts in the dense jungles, mountains and the caves.
• The Chinar Corps along with the Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps would be carrying out simultaneous operations.
• The operation is reminiscent of Operation Sarpvinash, which was launched in 2003 to eliminate terrorists from the same area.
• The areas south of Mendhar leading to the Pir Panjal range through Hilkaka constitute among the shortest routes of access for infiltrators from across the LoC into the Kashmir valley.
• The dense forests and steep mountain slopes offer both adequate cover and visual domination of the area.

 

2. ISRO TO LAUNCH INSAT-3DS SATELLITE FROM SRIHARIKOTA, ANDHRA PRADESH –

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its latest meteorological satellite, INSAT- 3DS, marking a significant advancement in India’s space capabilities.
• This satellite, designed to enhance weather forecasting and disaster management, represents a culmination of rigorous testing and collaboration between ISRO and various stakeholders.
• The run-up to the launch of INSAT-3DS began with ISRO completing exhaustive tests and reviews of the satellite. On January 25, ISRO officially flagged off the satellite to the launch port at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, signaling the commencement of pre-launch activities.
• INSAT-3DS is engineered to provide continuity of services to its predecessors, INSAT-3D (launched in 2013) and INSAT-3DR (2016), while also augmenting the capabilities of the INSAT platform. Its design, based on ISRO’s well-proven I-2k bus platform, boasts a lift-off mass of 2,275 kg, making it a robust addition to India’s satellite fleet.
• The assembly, integration, and testing of INSAT-3DS were meticulously carried out at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, showcasing ISRO’s commitment to precision engineering and quality assurance.
• INSAT-3DS comes equipped with advanced capabilities for meteorological observations, enabling  more  accurate  weather  forecasting  and  disaster management. Its sophisticated instruments enable monitoring of land and ocean surfaces, crucial for predicting and mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

 

3. PM INAUGURATES       DIAMOND   JUBILEE         CELEBRATION         AND LAUNCHES TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES FOR SUPREME COURT –

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India and unveiled key technology initiatives during the event held at the Supreme Court auditorium in Delhi.
• The occasion marked the beginning of the Supreme Court’s 75th year, coinciding with the 75th year of the Indian Constitution.
• PM Modi launched Digital Supreme Court Reports (Digi SCR), Digital Courts 2.0, and the new bilingual website of the Supreme Court.
• The government has disbursed Rs 7000 crore post-2014 for court infrastructure. An additional Rs 800 crore was approved last week for expanding the Supreme Court Building Complex.
• The Prime Minister emphasized the collective responsibility of citizens towards achieving India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, acknowledging the pivotal role of the Supreme Court in shaping the country’s future.