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1. Republic Day Parade 2023: Indian Army showcases Made in Indian weapons
"The weapons displayed included the K-9 Vajra howitzers, MBT Arjun, Nag anti-tank guided missiles, BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Akash air defence missiles, and the Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles. India Army showcased 'Made in India' Weapons systems during the Republic day parade on January 26. The Republic Day parade is a very big event for the entire nation which is watched across the globe."
India celebrated its 74th Republic day parade and this year's Republic Day Parade, Indian Army would showcase only Made in India Weapons systems. Akash Missile system is a newly inducted weapon system which is one of the most advanced weapon systems currently.
In the Republic Day Parade held at Kartavya Path in Delhi, personnel from the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Paramilitary forces participated. Twenty-three tableaux from 17 states and various departments of the government took part in.
45 aircraft including 9 Rafale jets and four helicopters were included in the fly-past at the celebrations. The IL-38 plane of the Indian Air Force took part in the Republic Day parade for the first and perhaps the last time. Formations of the flag, Rudra, eagle, Tiranga, Garuda, Bhima, Amrit, and Vijay among others were made in the fly past.
2. India’s alarm - as China and Bhutan move closer to resolving border
China’s talks with Bhutan prompted India to send its foreign secretary over for meetings with the kingdom’s leaders.Bhutan attempts to settle border dispute with China should not hurt India’s strategic interests.
3. India’s electric vehicle market glides into future
The Indian government has offered producers incentives to help with emerging technologies which are working very well.
4. Apple targeting manufacturing 25% of all of its iPhones in India
Last year, Apple began assembling its flagship iPhone 14 in India. It was the first time Apple produced its latest model in India so close to its launch.Apple has been looking to diversify production away from China, where it currently makes the bulk of its iPhones, after a Covid outbreak at its main assembly plant exposed fragilities in its supply chain.
5. Egypt shows keen interest in procuring Tejas jets, other platforms from India
The Egyptian side conveyed its keenness on acquiring the Indian platforms during delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The 68-year-old influential Arab leader was on a three-day visit. He graced the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest.
6. Naming of Andaman Islands After PVC Winners
The Union Government deserves appreciation for naming 21 islands of the Andamans after Param Vir Chakra awardees. Befittingly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement on the occasion of the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the legendary freedom fighter who had hoisted the Tricolour in the archipelago on December 30, 1943. The PM also unveiled the model of a Bose memorial to be set up on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island, which was previously known as Ross Island. It was on December 30, 2018, that the PM had announced the renaming of Ross Island, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) and Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) to honor Bose’s memory and acknowledge the Andamans’ contribution to the freedom struggle.
The 21 islands have been named after valiant soldiers such as Major Somnath Sharma (the first Param Vir Chakra awardee), Major Shaitan Singh, Lance Naik Albert Ekka, Major (later Colonel) Hoshiar Singh, 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal, Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon, Captain Vikram Batra and Grenadier (later Subedar Major and Hony Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav.
Most of these heroes made the supreme sacrifice during various wars that India has fought since Independence. This special homage is also a glowing tribute to the armed forces’ all-important role in defending the nation’s borders over the decades.
The government’s laudable gesture has turned the spotlight on the Andamans, that are best known not only for their wonderful beaches but also for the Cellular Jail, where India’s freedom fighters were incarcerated by British rulers. Government is working on making the islands self-reliant. This is a huge challenge as the archipelago needs better Internet connectivity and a robust road network. The development of infrastructure is necessitated by the Andamans’ strategic importance in view of their proximity to the Indo-Pacific region.
Established in 2001, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is India’s sole integrated theatre command. Its operational preparedness is vital for national security amid the military threat posed by China. Bolstering the ANC is also a prerequisite for carrying out much-delayed theatrisation of the defence forces.
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