Shaurya Sampravah 1.0

The event Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 was recently launched by the General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.

• Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 aims to harness veterans' experience for the Army's transformation initiatives and national development.
• It is an initiative by Indian army that aids to foster collaboration between veterans and current leaders for nation-building and transformation goals.
• It also allowed veterans to interact with General Officers Commanding-in-Chief of all Army commands, deepening their understanding of the Army's operational landscape and strategic priorities.
• The "Decade of Transformation" roadmap was presented, outlining the Army's strategic vision for the next 10 years.
• The discussions at the event covered modernization efforts, technology absorption, and the Army's role in achieving Viksit Bharat@2047.
• The Agnipath Scheme and other human resource management initiatives were also discussed.
• Veterans had the opportunity to interact with current leadership, including Commanding-in-Chiefs of all Army commands.

First Policy Makers’ Forum

The First Policy Makers’ Forum was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare that aims to elevate India's position in the global pharmaceutical sector.

• First Policy Makers’ Forum is an international delegation of policymakers and drug regulators from 15 countries participated in the forum.
• 15 countries includes nations from Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.
• The forum aimed to foster discussions on recognizing the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) and implementing the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
• The IP Online Portal and ADRMS software are expected to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of drug safety monitoring and standards compliance.
• ADRMS software is India's first indigenous medical product safety database tailored to the needs of the Indian population.
• It was developed as part of the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India.
• The forum witnessed the launch of innovative digital platforms: the Indian Pharmacopoeia Online portal and the Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring System (ADRMS) software.
• The forum was hosted by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry of External Affairs.
• India's Global Health Contributions:
  • India is known as the 'pharmacy of the world'.
  • Supplies generic drugs for diseases like malaria, HIV-AIDS, and tuberculosis.
  • Produces about 60% of global vaccine supply.
  • Supplied COVID-19 vaccines globally under the Vaccine Maitri Programme.
• Key Government Initiatives:
  • Jan Aushadhi Scheme – Providing affordable generic medicines.
  • Ayushman Bharat – Large-scale health insurance program.

Godda Project

• Godda Project is India's first transnational power project supplying all generated power to another country.
• It is located at Godda, a district in Jharkhand.
• It is owned by Adani Power Jharkhand Limited (APJL), a subsidiary of Adani Power Limited.
• Power supply to Bangladesh – APJL will supply 1,496 MW of net capacity power to Bangladesh under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
• Ultra-supercritical technology – The plant utilizes advanced ultra-supercritical technology for efficient power generation.
• Power Supply Agreement – 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).
• Power is transmitted via 400 kV dedicated transmission system.
• Environmental benefits – The plant is equipped with Flue Gas Desulphurizer (FGD) and Selective Catalytic Reconverter (SCR) systems to minimize emissions.
• Significance – Enhances energy security in Bangladesh
• Replaces costly power generated from liquid fuel in Bangladesh.
• Expected to reduce average cost of power purchased by Bangladesh.

Sabina Shoal, Donetsk & Krugersdorp

• Sabina Shoal – It is a disputed atoll in the North East of Dangerous Ground in the Spratly Islands of South China Sea.
• It is also known as Bai Sa Bin, Escoda Shoal and Xianbin Jiao.
• Donetsk – It is an industrial city in eastern Ukraine located on the Kalmius River.
• It was formerly known as Aleksandrovka, Yuzivka, Stalin, and Stalino.
• Krugersdorp – A mining city at West Rand in South Africa.
• In recent times there are serious health risks faced by young children in Krugersdorp due to abandoned legacy mines.