Today's Brief 28/11/2024

IE Analysis: https://youtu.be/-ydFHLHah0I?feature=shared

JN Analysis:

1 .The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme (PM Vishwakarma) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India to provide holistic and end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople.

Key features of the scheme:

• Recognition: Artisans and craftspeople are recognized as "Vishwakarma" and receive a certificate and ID card.

• Skill Upgradation: They receive training to improve their skills and knowledge.

• Toolkit Incentive: Financial assistance is provided to purchase modern tools and equipment.

• Credit Support: Access to credit facilities is provided to help them expand their businesses.

• Marketing Support: Assistance is provided to market their products and services.

2 .SAREX-24 is the 11th edition of the Indian Coast Guard's national maritime search and rescue exercise. It is being held in Kochi, Kerala, from November 28th to 29th, 2024.

• Theme: "Enhancing Search and Rescue Capabilities through Regional Collaboration"

• Objective: To improve coordination and efficiency in large-scale rescue operations at sea.

• Participants: Various agencies, including the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Coast Guard, and other maritime stakeholders.

• Focus: Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) and regional cooperation.