News- Recently, the External Affairs Minister paid a visit to the Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, stationed in Manila Bay, Philippines, as a segment of its international assignment across ASEAN nations.
About
Type and Name: Indian Coast Guard’s specialized Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), named Samudra Paheredar. It is the second PCV of India, following the ICGS Samudra Prahari.
Construction: Indigenously built at ABG Shipyard in Surat.
Stationing: Based on the East Coast of India, specifically in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Propulsion and Speed:
Endurance and Capacity:
Primary Role: Pollution response at sea.
Special Features
Helicopter Operations: Capable of operating one twin-engine ALH/Chetak helicopter.
News- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently made a decision to remove 18 monuments from its list of protected sites, stating that these locations no longer qualify as being of “national importance.”
About
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act), 1958 (Amended 2010): Establishes provisions for declaring, conserving, and preserving ancient and historical monuments, archaeological sites, and remains of national importance.
The state with the Highest Number of Monuments/Sites: is Uttar Pradesh, with 745.
Declaration Process
Responsibility for Declared Monuments: Upon declaration as Monuments of National Importance (MNI), their protection, conservation, and maintenance fall under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), operating under the Ministry of Culture.
Conservation Efforts: ASI is tasked with the conservation, preservation, and maintenance of MNIs across the country.
Prohibited and Regulated Zones
Delisting Power: Under Section 35 of the Act, the ASI has the authority to remove monuments from the list of protected sites if they “have ceased to be of national importance,” thus relinquishing ASI’s responsibility for their protection.
News- Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture launched a Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).
About
The newly inaugurated Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) is a technological initiative housed within the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, designed to integrate multiple IT applications and platforms.
Objectives
Working Mechanism
Employs advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to gather and analyze detailed data on weather conditions, crop yields, and production estimates, displaying them in a graphical format.
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