1. NALCO & BARC Releases India’s 1st Bauxite CRM ‘BARC B1201’
The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Mines and India’s leading manufacturer and exporter of alumina and aluminium, announced the release of BARC B1201 - the first Certified Reference Material (CRM) for bauxite in India and fifth in the world. This groundbreaking CRM was launched at the NALCO Research & Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on March 24th, 2023.
BARC B1201 was developed through a collaboration between NALCO and the National Centre for Compositional Characterization of Materials (NCCCM) at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Hyderabad, Telangana. During the launch event, M.P. Mishra, Director (Projects & Technical) of NALCO, and Dr. A.C. Sahayam, Head of Division of NCCCM, jointly unveiled the new CRM.
The BARC B1201 CRM is expected to have a significant impact on industries, research laboratories, and academic institutions, as it can be used as a calibration standard to evaluate analytical methods, instrument performance, and data quality control in routine bauxite analysis. This development is also seen as a crucial step towards import substitution and furthering India's technological capabilities in the field.
2. MoD signs Rs 3,000 crore Contract with BEL for Procurement of 2 Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems ‘ Project Himshakti ’
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently entered into a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) of Hyderabad, Telangana, on 24th March 2023. The contract involves the procurement of 2 Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems, which fall under the Buy [Indian - IDMM (Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured)] category. The project, called "Project Himshakti," comprises contemporary and niche technologies and will have an overall cost of approximately Rs 3,000 crore.
"Project Himshakti" will provide opportunities for Indian Electronics and associated industries, including sub-vendors of BEL from the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), to participate. The project aligns with the government's Make-in-India initiative, as it represents a significant advancement in developing indigenous capabilities and turning India into a self-reliant nation or "Aatmanirbhar " .
3. LVM3-M3 OneWeb India-2 Mission: ISRO Successfully Launches 36 OneWeb Gen-1 Satellites from SDSC, AP
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) achieved a successful launch of the 'LVM3-M3 OneWeb India-2 Mission' on March 26, 2023. The launch took place from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Sriharikota Range (SHAR) in Andhra Pradesh (AP).
This launch marked the deployment of ISRO's heaviest rocket, LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark Three), which carried 36 OneWeb Gen-1 satellites with a total payload of 5,805 kg. These satellites are the property of the OneWeb Group, based in London, United Kingdom (UK). Each OneWeb Gen-1 satellite belongs to the 150 kg class.
After the launch, LVM3 successfully placed these satellites in their intended 450 km circular orbit with an inclination of 87.4 degrees. This successful launch is a remarkable achievement for ISRO and a significant milestone for India's space program.
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, is embarking on its second commercial satellite mission. This entails launching 72 satellites for its customer, Network Access Associates Ltd (M/s. OneWeb Group) from the UK, into Low-Earth orbits (LEO). Once in orbit, the satellites will be distributed among 12 planes at approximately 1,200 km from Earth's surface. To prevent the risk of inter-plane collision, each plane will be separated by a distance of 4 km. OneWeb Group's initial launch of 36 satellites took place on October 23, 2022, and is part of its effort to create a low earth satellite constellation to enable enhanced connectivity for governments and businesses
The OneWeb Group company has now completed its 18th launch, with the third of the year 2023, bringing its total fleet of satellites to 618.
ISRO has completed its second mission of the year 2023, following the successful launch of the SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle)/D2-EOS07 mission in February 2023.
The LVM3 has now completed its sixth flight. Previously known as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (GSLVMkIII) with a cryogenic upper stage, it has the capacity to launch satellites weighing up to 10 tons. It stands tall at 43.5 meters and weighs 643 tons.
Notably, Bharti Enterprises is a significant investor in the OneWeb group.
4. General Manoj Pande Presents 'President's Standards' to 4 Armoured Regiments
At the Standards Presentation Parade held at Suratgarh Military Station in Rajasthan on March 25, 2023, General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff, presented the esteemed 'President's Standards' (Nishan) to four Armoured Regiments of the Indian Army: 49 Armoured Regiment, 51 Armoured Regiment, 53 Armoured Regiment, and 54 Armoured Regiment. The parade featured a mounted display by the four Armoured Regiments, showcasing their tanks.
Indian Army Armoured Corps :
The Armoured Corps is a combat unit recognized by the Indian Army, formed in 1947 from two-thirds of the personnel and assets of the Indian Armoured Corps of the British Indian Army. Currently, it consists of 67 armoured regiments, including the President's Bodyguards.
About the President's Standard :
The President's Standard is a prestigious recognition bestowed upon a military unit by the Supreme Commander in recognition of its outstanding service to India. This award is the highest honour that can be conferred upon a relatively smaller military structure or unit and is equivalent in status to the President's Colours.
5. GoI Launches NRCP for Prevention and Control of Rabies
The National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) was launched by the Government of India (GoI) with a focus on preventing and controlling the spread of rabies. The NRCP strategies, as released by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), include the provision of rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin through free drug initiatives at a national level, training for appropriate animal bite management, prevention and control of rabies, surveillance and coordination between various sectors, strengthening animal bite and rabies death reporting, and creating awareness about rabies prevention.
Other Efforts for Rabies Prevention and Control :
The Government of India has undertaken various initiatives to prevent and control rabies. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in conjunction with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, has launched the " National Action Plan for Dog-Mediated Rabies Elimination (NAPRE) from India by 2030 " .
The management and control of the stray dog population falls under the jurisdiction of local governments, and to address this, the Government of India has drafted the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023, which will be implemented by local governments. These rules aim to curb the population of stray dogs through anti-rabies vaccinations and neutering.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered all state governments to actively implement the ABC (Dogs) Rules, 2001, and establish State Level Monitoring Committees and District Level Monitoring Committees to address issues related to stray dogs in their respective local bodies.
To ensure effective implementation of the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has released revised guidelines and advisories.
6. PM lays foundation stone & dedicates development projects worth Rs. 1780 crores in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(i) On 24th March 2023, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, laid the foundation stone and dedicated development projects worth more than Rs. 1780 crores in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh(UP) during the programme organised at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University ground.
This is in line with the efforts towards transforming the landscape of Varanis and enhance the ease of living for the people living in Varanasi and adjoining cities.
(ii) During his visit, He also participated in the “One World TB Summit” organised as a part of the World TB Day(24th March 2023) at Rudrakash Convention Centre in Varanasi, UP.
(iii) PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the Passenger Ropeway from Varanasi Cantt station to Godowlia in Varanasi.
The estimated cost of the projects is around Rs 645 crores.
The 3.75 kilometer(Km) ropeway system with 5 stations will facilitate the ease of movement for tourists, pilgrims and residents of Varani.
(iv) Prime Minister Modi also initiated several developmental projects in Varanasi. These include the construction of a 55 MLD sewage treatment plant at Bhagwanpur, which will be built at a cost of Rs 300 crores under the Namami Ganga Scheme.
(v) The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the Phase 2 and 3 of the redevelopment work of Sigra Stadium under the Khelo India Scheme. He interacted with the winners of the Khelo Banaras competition and announced plans for new sports facilities for the youth of Banaras. Additionally, he mentioned the establishment of an International cricket stadium in Varanasi.
(vi) The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plant at Isarwar village, Sewapuri. This plant will be built by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and is expected to fulfill the demands for gas cylinders in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Western Bihar, benefitting numerous beneficiaries.
(vii) Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Prime Minister dedicated 19 drinking water schemes, which will benefit more than 3 lakh people in 63 Gram Panchayats.
Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of 59 drinking water schemes under the Mission. To strengthen the rural drinking water system .
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