20 November 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Coal India Ltd under the Aegis of Ministry of Coal receives Green World Awards 2024 in London
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2074651®=3&lang=1 )
| Context |
| Coal India Limited (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal, received the Green World Environment Award 2024 for its exceptional CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna, providing curative treatment to over 600 patients through stem cell transplants.The award highlights CIL’s commitment to both social development and environmental sustainability.CIL’s CSR efforts also include enhancing green cover, creating eco-parks, and supporting local communities. |
Green World Environment Award :
- Purpose: Recognizes organisations globally for excellence in environmental sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Administered by: The Green Organization, an independent, non-political, non-profit environmental group founded in 1994.
- Categories: Awards are given for achievements in areas like CSR, waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable practices.
- Global Reach: Open to organisations, governments, and individuals worldwide.
- Criteria: Based on innovative environmental efforts, sustainability projects, and long-term contributions to the environment.
- Impact: Encourages best practices in environmental management, promoting global sustainability and inspiring others to adopt eco-friendly initiatives.
2. INDIAN ARMY SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES MULTI AGENCY DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE ‘SANYUKT VIMOCHAN 2024’
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2074664®=3&lang=1 )
| Context |
| The Indian Army successfully conducted the ‘Sanyukt Vimochan 2024’ exercise to enhance disaster response capabilities through a joint effort involving multiple agencies.The event, featuring a cyclone scenario, showcased India’s leadership in humanitarian aid and international collaboration in disaster management. |
Exercise Sanyukt Vimochan 2024:
- Date And Location: Held on 18-19 November 2024 at Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat.
- Organiser: Conducted by the Konark Corps of Southern Command, Indian Army.
- Theme: Focused on disaster response to a ‘Cyclone in Coastal Region of Gujarat’.
- Participants: Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, NDRF, SDRF, NDMA, and senior officials from nine foreign countries.
- Activities: Tabletop exercise and Multi-Agency Capability Demonstration, showcasing coordinated disaster management strategies.
- Objective: Strengthened national and international disaster response capabilities, aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Key Highlight: Display of indigenous disaster response technologies by Indian industries.
