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PCS ParikshanWest Bengal Switch to Hindi
Indian Navy to Establish Naval Base in Bay of Bengal
Why in News?
The Indian Navy will establish a new naval base at Haldia in West Bengal to strengthen its presence in the Bay of Bengal.
Key Points
- Objective: The new naval base at Haldia aims to boost maritime security and strengthen the Indian Navy’s presence in the Bay of Bengal region.
- Focus: The move is driven by
- Increasing Chinese naval activity in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Changing security dynamics involving Bangladesh and Pakistan.
- Use of Existing Infrastructure: The base will leverage the existing Haldia dock complex.
- Deployment of Fast Vessels: The facility is expected to host Fast Interceptor Crafts (FICs) and New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (NWJFACs) for quick-response and coastal defence missions.
- Strategic Advantage: Direct access to the Bay of Bengal, reducing dependence on the Hooghly river route and improving response time.
| Read More: Maritime Security, Indian Ocean Region |
National Current Affairs Switch to Hindi
Gujarat CM Launches ‘Asha Van’ Mobile Unit for Cancer Detection
Why in News?
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a mobile ‘Asha Van’ in Gandhinagar to provide early detection of cancer.
Key Points
- Facility: The Asha Van is a mobile diagnostic unit equipped with
- Enhanced Visual Assessment (EVA)‑Pro diagnostics, a mammography machine, and
- Tele‑consultation services for expert guidance.
- Types of Cancers Screened: It enables on-site screening for multiple cancers including lung, oral, blood, cervical, pancreatic, liver, breast, and prostate cancers using ultra-modern equipment.
- Support to Public Health Goal: The initiative supports the Prime Minister’s vision of “Health and Wellness for All” by improving early diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
- Handing Over to Red Cross: The Asha Van was handed over to the Bhavnagar branch of the Indian Red Cross Society.
- Focus on Rural Reach: The initiative brings advanced cancer screening to villages and remote areas, reducing barriers of distance and limited healthcare access.
| Read More: Cancer, Red Cross |
