- Shahpur Kandi Dam Project: It is located on the Ravi River in Pathankot district, Punjab, downstream from the existing Ranjit Sagar Dam. The water released by Ranjit Sagar Dam is utilized for generating power from this project. The main purpose behind the construction of this dam is power generation and irrigation in Punjab and J&K States. It is constructed by the irrigation department of the Government of Punjab. The project consists of a 55.5 m high concrete gravity dam, a 7.70 km long hydel channel, two head regulators, and two powerhouses.
- SAMAR Assessment Certificates: System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating (SAMAR) certificate is a benchmark to measure the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises. It is an outcome of the collaboration between DRDO and the Quality Council of India (QCI) to strengthen the defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country to further the vision of making India self-reliant in defence manufacturing. It provide an objective assessment of the manufacturing capability of Defence Manufacturing Enterprise. It enable enterprises to benchmark their performance across a range of business capabilities to enhance quality, reliability and competitiveness. All defence manufacturing enterprises, both MSME and Large enterprises, are eligible to apply for this certification.
Validity: It is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issuance of the certificate.
The certification is based on a maturity assessment model developed by QCI and is applicable to all defence manufacturing enterprises i.e., micro, small, medium and large enterprises.
- Exercise Dharma Guardian: It is an annual exercise and is conducted alternatively in India and Japan. It is the 5th edition of joint military exercise between India and Japan. The aim of the Exercise is to foster Military Cooperation and enhance combined capabilities to execute joint operations in the semi-urban environment under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The Exercise would focus on a high degree of physical fitness, joint planning, joint tactical drills and basics of special arms skills. It will enable the two sides to share their best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for conducting tactical operations. The Exercise will also facilitate developing interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between troops of both sides. This will enhance the level of defence cooperation, further fostering bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.
- ‘Sudarshan Setu’ Bridge: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Sudarshan Setu’ bridge connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district. It is India’s longest cable-stayed bridge, at 2.32 km, on the Arabian Sea. It boasts a unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides. It also has solar panels installed on the upper portions of the footpath, generating one megawatt of electricity.
