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“DUSTLIK", joint military exercise between Indian and Uzbekistan

The fourth edition of "DUSTLIK", the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Uzbekistan Army started on in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. 

• The first edition of the exercise was conducted in Uzbekistan in November 2019.
  • First edition- Uzbekistan’s Chirchiq Training Area.
  • Second edition- Foreign Training Node in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
  • Third edition- Yangiarik, Uzbekistan
• Objective:to enhance cooperation, understanding, and interoperability between the two armies.

Polity & Governance

International Mother Language Day

Every year, International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21 to highlight the cultural and linguistic diversity in the country.

About

• The day was first observed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2000, following a resolution adopted at the 30th General Conference in November 1999.
• Objective: to focus on the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable communities all over the map.
• Theme 2023:Multilingual Education – A Necessity to Transform Education.

Polity & Governance

Centre approves construction of Shinkun La tunnel

In a significant step that will steel defence of Ladakh, government cleared a 4.1 kilometer tunnel under Shinkun La on Manali-Darcha-Padam-Nimu axis.

About

• Length: 4.1 km.
• Completion year: 2025
• Benefits: 
  • would connect Ladakh’sZanskar Valley with the rest part of the country
  • allow all weather connectivity to the Union Territory
  • shortest route to the border areas of UT
  • continuous supply of troops and equipment in the worst case scenario with either of the two adversaries