The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 11th September 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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Two anti-submarine warfare vessels for the Indian Navy were launched at Cochin Shipyard

• On Monday, the Indian Navy launched two anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft at Cochin Shipyard. These vessels are the fourth and fifth in a series of eight.
• Each vessel measures 78 meters in length, 11.36 meters in width, and has a draught of about 2.7 meters, with a top speed of 25 knots and an endurance of 1,800 nautical miles.
• Once commissioned, the vessels will be named INS Malpe and INS Mulki, each with a displacement of around 900 tonnes.
• The ships are designed to incorporate indigenously developed sonar systems for underwater surveillance.
• The ceremonial launch was officiated by Vijaya Srinivas, the wife of Vice-Admiral V. Srinivas, who serves as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command.
• The contract for these ships was signed in April 2019 between the Ministry of Defence and Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
• These Mahe-class vessels will replace the Abhay-class ASW corvettes and are equipped for anti-submarine operations, maritime operations, mine-laying, and search and rescue, featuring advanced weaponry and propulsion systems.

Unlicensed practitioner arrested after performing surgery by watching YouTube, leading to boy’s death

• A man was arrested in Saran, Bihar, for his alleged involvement in the death of a 15-year-old boy following a botched surgery.
• The accused, identified as Ajit Kumar Puri, reportedly performed the surgery using YouTube videos as a reference to remove gall bladder stones.
• The boy, Krishna Kumar, had complained of stomach pain, leading to the surgery at Puri’s clinic.
• After the operation, the boy’s condition worsened, and he was rushed to Patna, but he died on the way.
• Puri was arrested from Gopalganj on Sunday night, according to Saran Superintendent of Police Kumar Ashish.
• A case has been registered under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and authorities plan to take action against clinics violating medical rules.

Andhra Pradesh finds relief as the deep depression moves away after heavy rainfall

• Andhra Pradesh received significant relief as the deep depression weather system moved across Odisha’s coast on Monday morning.
• Despite this, rainfall caused by the system’s remnants will continue at isolated places in Andhra Pradesh until Tuesday.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the deep depression in the northwest Bay of Bengal crossed near Puri on Monday morning and is expected to weaken into a depression by midnight.
• The system is anticipated to move west-northwest over north Chhattisgarh in the next 24 hours.
• On Tuesday, heavy rain is predicted for north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, with strong surface winds of 30-40 kmph expected at isolated locations.
• These surface winds are forecasted to persist until September 13.
• Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that floodwaters are expected to recede from Vijayawada by Monday evening and instructed officials to continue medical camps in flood-affected areas.
• The torrential rain and inflow from the swollen Budameru rivulet caused severe disruption in Vijayawada.

Important questions

1. What are the names of the two anti-submarine warfare vessels launched at Cochin Shipyard?
2. Who conducted the ceremonial launch of the vessels and what is their relation to the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command?
3. What specific charges have been filed against Ajit Kumar Puri under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?
4. How will the deep depression’s movement impact the weather conditions in north Chhattisgarh over the next 24 hours?
5. What specific measures did Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu direct officials to undertake in flood-affected areas?

Important vocabulary

1. Draught: The vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull of a ship, indicating how deep the ship sits in the water.
2. Displacement: The weight of water displaced by a ship’s hull, which is equal to the ship’s weight; a measure of the ship’s size and weight.
3. Endurance: The length of time a vessel can operate before needing to refuel or resupply.
4. Indigenously: Developed or produced within a particular country, using local resources and expertise.
5. Botched: poorly or inadequately done; resulting in a failure or mishap.
6. Gall Bladder Stones: small, hard deposits that form in the gallbladder, often causing pain and requiring surgical removal.
7. Violating: breaking or disregarding rules, laws, or agreements.
8. Depression (in meteorological terms): A low-pressure system that can lead to significant weather changes, including rainfall and storms.
9. Isolated: Occurring only in a few places; scattered or not widespread.
10. Rivulet: A small stream or brook.

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