1) Multinational Security Support (MSS): United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved Kenya-led multinational security mission to Haiti.
- MSS will help to secure critical infrastructure and transit hubs such as the airport, ports, schools, hospitals etc.
- The resolution, adopted under UN Charter was penned by US and Ecuador.
- UN Charter sets out the UNSC’s responsibilities to maintain international peace and security.
- MSS will not be operated by the United Nations.
- Countries like the Bahamas, Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda have also offered support to implement it.
2) Jageshwar Temple and Parvati Kund: Prime Minister visited Jageshwar temple and Parvati Kund in Uttarakhand.
- Jageshwar temple is located near river Jata Ganga. Main temple of Shiva is covered by more than 100 small ancient temples of different gods.
- Temples belong to post-Gupta and pre-medieval eras (mostly built and renovated by Katyuri dynasty kings).
- According to Skandha Purana and Linga Purana worship of lord Shiva was started from Jageshwar.
- This area was also centre of Lakulisha Shaivism, a revivalist sect worshipping Lord Shiva.
- Parvati Kund at an elevation of about 5,338 feet is believed to be the site where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati meditated
3) David sling Air Defence system: Israel used David’s Sling air-defense system to intercept Hamas rockets.
- David’s Sling system includes a missile firing unit, a fire control radar, a battle management station, and the interceptor.
- It is a long range air and missile defense system.
- Benefits: Designed for “plug and play” insertion into fielded air and missile defense systems – open architecture.
- Next-generation multi-sensor seeker.
- Cost effective
4) Hepatitis C: According to WHO, Egypt became the first country to achieve “gold tier” status on path to elimination of hepatitis C.
- Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver. It can cause both acute (short term) and chronic (long term) illness.
- Transmission: Reuse or inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, especially syringes and needles in healthcare settings.
- There is no vaccine for hepatitis C, but it can be treated with antiviral medications.
- Whereas, effective vaccine available for Hepatitis A and B.
