- RESCUE TEAM YET TO CONTACT WORKERS TRAPPED IN TUNNEL
SUBJECT: DISASTER MANAGEMENT
- Location: Srisailam Left Bank Canal Project tunnel, Nagarkurnool, Telangana.
- Incident: Tunnel roof collapse during excavation; 8 workers trapped since Saturday.
- Rescuers reached150 meters from accident site, but mud & debris hinder progress.
- Rescue Operations
- Teams involved: NDRF, SDRF, Army, NHIDCL, Singareni Collieries.
- Challenges: No heavy machinery due to train tracks in tunnel. § Lack of food & water may cause unconsciousness.
- Measures Taken: Dewatering operations, oxygen pumping, public address system to locate survivors.
- Naval MARCOS requested for assistance
2. UNESCO HERITAGE TAG SOUGHT FOR SHIVAJI FORTS
SUBJECT: HISTORY (ART AND CULTURE)
- Proposal: Maharashtra delegation seeking UNESCO World Heritage Statusfor12 Maratha forts.
- Key Forts Included: Lohagad, Salher, Raigad, Shivneri, Rajgad, Sindhudurg, Pratapgad, Panhala, Vijaydurga.
- Gingee Fort (Tamil Nadu) also part of bid.
- Concept: “Maratha Military Landscape of India”
- Relevance: Cultural heritage protection under UNESCO.
- Promotes Maratha legacy & global recognition of Indian history.
3. INDIA TO HOST A CONFERENCE ON WOMEN PEACEKEEPERS
SUBJECT: SOCIAL ISSUES
- India to Host Conference on Women Peacekeepers (IR & Gender Issues)
- Event:Two-day conference onWomen Peacekeepers(Feb 24-25, New Delhi).
- Participants: Women peacekeepers from35 troop-contributing countries in the Global South.
- Organizers: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),Defence Ministry, andCentre for UN Peacekeeping.
- Objective: Highlight contributions of women in UN missions.
- Discuss challenges & opportunities for women in peacekeeping.
4. FIRST DETAILED MAP ON MOON’S SOUTH POLE MADE FROM CHANDRAYAAN DATA
SUBJECT: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- ISRO’s Chandrayaan mission data used to create a comprehensive map of the Moon’s south pole region.
- Key Findings:
- Topography & Terrain: Highlights highlands, low-lying areas, and flat plains around the lunar south pole.
- Crater Analysis: Identifies secondary craters and potential landing zones; crucial for future lunar missions.
- Schrödinger Cratersingled out as a primary target for more detailed exploration.
- Significance: Assists in planning safe landings for future lunar missions (e.g., Chandrayaan-3).
- Helps study water-ice deposits and resource potential at the lunar poles.
- Reinforces India’s role in space exploration and planetary science
5. HEALTH MINISTRY BANS EXPORT OF DRUGS CONTAINING TAPENTADOL, CARISOPRODOL
SUBJECT: HEALTH
- Unapproved drug combinations with risk of misuse & adverse effects.
- Ensuring pharmaceutical safety and compliance with regulatory norms.
- Key Details: Tapentadolis a strong pain reliever(Schedule H1 drug).
- Carisoprodolis a muscle relaxant; potential for addiction.
- Relevance: Drug policy, public health regulation, and pharmaceutical exports.
