Fisheries department notified development of Tuna clusters in A&N Island under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

About Tuna fish: 

• Group of saltwater fish, known for their streamlined bodies, powerful swimming ability and wide distribution in tropical and temperate oceans;
• These are highly valued in global fishing industry for its meat (rich in protein).
• Habitat: Tunas are pelagic fish, meaning they live beyond the continental shelf in open sea.

Significance of Tuna cluster:

• Generate economies of scale, increase incomes, and accelerate growth in fisheries sector.
• Help in developing infrastructure for export connectivity to Southeast Asian countries.

MoEFCC has introduced new rules for conducting inquiries and imposing penalties on polluters after SC's pollution order.

About new rules:

• Complaints against violators of environmental regulations can be initiated by key bodies, including CPCB, SPCBs, Pollution Control Committees and others.
• In cases of jurisdictional issues, adjudicating officers may transfer a case to appropriate authority.
• Initiation of enquiry: By designated adjudicating officer within 30 days, as per Section 15C of Environment (Protection) Act.
  • Violators are given at least 15 days to reply and may be asked to appear in person etc.
• Timely resolution: Inquiries be completed within six months from the notice date.

Recently, 2nd meeting of the India-CARICOM Joint Commission was held virtually.

About CARICOM

• It is a regional organization to promote economic integration and cooperation in the Caribbean Region.
• Established: 1973.
• Secretariat: Georgetown, Guyana.
• Enjoys observer status in UNGA since 1991.
• Members: Consist of 20 countries.
  • 15 Members states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Jamaica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.
  • 6 Associated states: Anguilla, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Turks and Caicos Islands.

5th edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) has started at Ambala (Haryana).

• This edition marks a significant increase in scope with Bi-Service level participation for first time by personnel of Army and Air Force from both countries.

Practical implementation of agrivoltaic systems was showcased in 7th session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

About Agrivoltaic farming

• It is the practice of growing crops underneath solar panels.
• It uses land for both agriculture and solar photovoltaic energy generation.
  •  It’s also sometimes referred to as agrisolar, dual-use solar, low impact solar.
• Benefits: Diversified income for farmers, reduced land use competition, reduced carbon footprint and energy resilience.

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), and IIT Roorkee signed an agreement for the development of "Millimeter Wave Transceiver for 5G Rural Connectivity.

• Agreement is signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme.

About TTDF scheme

• It was launched by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), a body under the Department of Telecommunications.
• It aims to fund R&D in rural-specific communication technology applications and form synergies among stakeholders to build and develop the telecom ecosystem.

Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival is celebrating the revered Dasa traditions of Carnatic music of Haridasa movement.

Haridasa Movement

• Origin: in Karnataka, and spread to eastern states such as Bengal and Assam.
  • This movement was started by the Haridasas (lit "servants of Lord Hari") and took shape in the 13-14th century.
• Objective: To propagate the Dvaita philosophy of Madhvacharya (Madhva Siddhanta) through Dasa Sahitya i.e. literature.
  • Madhvacharya’s philosophy of shuddha-dvaita, or pure dualism, logically established that God is eternally a person and is forever distinct from His creation.

Sagar Defence Engineering completes Sagarmala Parikrama autonomous voyage with Indian Navy Support.

About Sagarmala Parikrama

• It aligns with global advancements in autonomous surface and underwater systems, offering transformative applications in both military and civilian sectors.
• It is supported by the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) and the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative.
• It will paves the way for future deployment of autonomous vessels expanding the Indian Navy’s operational reach.