The Indian Navy has successfully tested and employed the use of Sahayak Air Droppable Containers for enhancing its operational logistics capabilities at sea, which have been developed indigenously. Meanwhile, in another sector, the Union Cabinet gives approval for the establishment of three new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. Electronic National Agricultural Market (e-NAM) witnesses a landmark inter-State transaction, an advancement in agricultural trade. Furthermore, important discussions surrounding global challenges took place at the Raisina Dialogue 2019 conference, and significant decisions were made during the 32nd Meeting of Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council.
Sahayak Air Droppable Containers: A Significant Leap in Operational Logistics
The Sahayak Air Droppable Containers, capable of carrying a test payload up to 50 kg, can cater to ships located as far as 2,000 km away from the coast. This notably eliminates the need for ships to stay close to the shores for receiving spares and stores. The containers’ developers – Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) and Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – have thus substantially increased the potential duration of deployment for naval vessels.
Institutions Behind Sahayak Containers
NSTL was established in 1969 and is primarily invested in research and development of major naval systems for integrating self-reliance in the Indian Navy. Residing under the Ministry of Defence, ADE plays a crucial role in designing various aeronautical systems required by the Indian Armed forces.
| Name | Establishment Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| NSTL | 1969 | Research and Development of Major Naval Systems |
| ADE | 1959 | Designing Aeronautical Systems |
New AIIMS: A Step towards Equitable Health Services
Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, the Union Cabinet has moved towards bridging regional imbalances in healthcare availability by approving three new AIIMS. Since 1956, AIIMS have played a vital role as autonomous institutions of national importance in delivering quality medical education.
e-NAM: Revolutionizing Agricultural Trade
e-NAM, an electronic trading portal launching unified agricultural commodity markets across the country, recently noticed its first-ever inter-state transaction between Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The pioneering platform allows commodity trading through mobile and web applications, propelling transparency and efficiency.
Raisina Dialogue 2019 & GST Council Meeting: Platforms for Vital Decisions
The Raisina Dialogue conference just concluded in New Delhi, addressing pressing global challenges. Meanwhile, at the 32nd Meeting of GST Council, pivotal decisions were made including the approval for Kerala to impose “calamity cess” and an increase in the exemption limit for micro, small and medium enterprises from Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 40 lakh.