4th March 2023 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
World's first 'Baahubali' bamboo barrier on highway in Maharashtra
- A bamboo barricade has been erected at a distance of 200 meters on the Vani-Varora highway in the state of Maharashtra. This bamboo barrier is a remarkable achievement for the first time in the world on a highway. It is named as 'Baahubali'.
- It was a great activity in the Self-Reliance India campaign. These bamboo barriers have been subjected to many tests at various government centers and at the National Vehicle Test Roads.
- In a fire test conducted at the Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, bamboo insulation received first class certification. This bamboo barrier is 50 to 70 percent recyclable.
- However, only 30 to 50 percent of iron blocks can be recycled. A type of bamboo called 'Bambusa falco' is used for this barrier. It is coated with creosote oil and recycled high density polyethylene.
- This is a remarkable achievement for the bamboo industry and for India. This bamboo fence is a perfect alternative to iron fences. This does not affect the environment. Also, it is suitable for rural and agricultural industry.
- The central government is conducting a post-budget webinar on 12 topics to get feedback and suggestions for effective implementation of the schemes announced in the central budget.
- The 8th Webinar titled 'Infrastructure and Investment: Improving Transport Convenience with Prime Minister's Kathi Shakti National Master Plan' was held yesterday.
- More than 700 companies including chief executive officers and managing directors participated in the event
- Chief Minister Stalin released the books and 'Logo' for the Sustainable Development Goals of the Tamil Nadu Government at the Secretariat. On behalf of the Department of Planning and Development, a target has been set to achieve sustainable development by 2030.
- To achieve that, books and a logo have been prepared to explain the activities of the government. These were released by the Chief Minister at the Secretariat.
- In addition, the Chief Minister launched social media to create awareness among the people about the Sustainable Development Goals. The five basic principles of the Sustainable Development Goals are people, resources, planet, peace, and partnership.
- Keeping this in mind, the efforts of the government should be monitored to monitor the benefits of programs and special initiatives. The necessary information is included in the book.
- In the logo, 'everything for everyone' is mentioned. In the event, Minister Thiagarajan, Chief Secretary Thaoyanpu, State Planning Commission Vice Chairman Jayaranjan, Planning and Development Department Secretary Vikram Kapur participated.
- The 6th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC) constituted under the India-US Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) was held in India from February 27 to March 3.
- In this, an 11-member US delegation led by Rear Admiral James Downey visited various defense/industrial establishments in Delhi and Kochi. The inaugural session of the Joint Working Group meeting was held on February 27 in New Delhi.
- Also, the two sides discussed the work done by the joint working group so far. Plans for future cooperation under various aspects of aircraft carrier technology were discussed and a joint statement issued. Also, as part of the visit, the US delegation held discussions with senior leaders in Delhi and Kochi.
- The meeting marked another significant milestone in the ongoing cooperation between the two countries in the field of aircraft carrier technology.
