Context:
Recently, the maritime security exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ was held between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Relevance:
GS III: Security Challenges
The exercise encompassed a range of scenarios aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the participating coast guard units. Here are the key highlights:
Context:
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated the unique Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme amidst much enthusiasm at the Sector 7 sports complex, in Chandigarh
Relevance:
GS II: Government policies and Interventions
The KIRTI Programme is a nationwide initiative aimed at school children between the ages of nine and 18. Here are the key highlights of the programme:
Objectives:
Assessments:
Launch and Implementation:
Transparent Selection Process: