The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 28th January 2025

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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Andhra Pradesh to Receive ₹177 Crore in Central Funds for Dual Tourism Projects

• The Centre has allocated ₹177 crore for two major tourism projects in Andhra Pradesh: the Akhanda Godavari and the Gandikota circuit.
• Minister Kandula Durgesh announced that tenders for the projects will be invited within a week, and the projects will be executed under the public-private-people-partnership (PPPP) model.
• The Akhanda Godavari project will receive an estimated ₹98 crore, focusing on the development of the Havelock bridge, restaurants, a tent city, and boating services along the river’s ghats in Rajamahendravaram city.
• The Havelock bridge, which has served the Indian Railways for over a century, was decommissioned in 1997, and the Akhanda Godavari project is set to be completed before the Godavari Pushkarams in 2027.
• The Gandikota tourism circuit will involve the beautification of the 12th-century Gandikota Fort and nearby gorge in Y.S.R. Kadapa district, with additional hospitality facilities.
• A total of ₹79 crore has been earmarked for the Gandikota circuit as part of the tourism development initiative in the state.

Minister states that the tiger responsible for forest attacks will be shot

• A tiger attacked a member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) deployed to capture the animal at Pancharakolly hamlet in Wayanad district, Kerala, on Sunday.
• The RRT had been stationed in the village near Mananthavady after the tiger killed a tribal woman on Friday while she was harvesting coffee cherries.
• Jayasurya, a member of the RRT, narrowly avoided serious injury when the tiger lunged at the team, using a protective shield. He suffered minor injuries to his hand and was hospitalized.
• Following the attack on Sunday, Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran announced that the tiger would be declared a man-eater and shot dead.
• The Minister confirmed that the same tiger had attacked humans multiple times and must now be treated as a man-eater.
• Unconfirmed reports suggest that another team member may have fired at the tiger when it attacked Jayasurya, potentially injuring the animal.
• Eight teams of 10 officials each are currently combing the area to capture the tiger.
• The Minister emphasized the need to amend wildlife laws to prevent fatalities from animal attacks and announced the installation of 100 AI surveillance cameras in Wayanad before February 1.

Army’s missile firepower roars down Kartavya Path in display of strike capabilities

• The Republic Day parade showcased missile systems that highlight India’s evolving long-range tactical strike capabilities, particularly for the Army.
• Among the missiles displayed were BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the upgraded Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launch System (MRLS), BM-21 Grad, and the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile system.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) presented a model of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS).
• The Army’s new Battlefield Surveillance System, Sanjay, developed with Bharat Electronics Ltd., was also featured for the first time.
• Sanjay, a ₹2,402 crore project, will be inducted across the Army’s brigades, divisions, and corps in three phases between March and October.
• The fully automated 214 mm Pinaka MRLS can deliver 72 rockets to a target within 44 seconds, reaching up to 75 km.
• The Army currently operates four Pinaka regiments, with six more planned for future induction.
• The Pralay missile, showcased with a twin launcher system, is India’s first ballistic missile for conventional roles.
• The Pralay missile has completed its development trials and is now ready for production, with the Army and Air Force set to receive it.
• Pralay’s flexible range and destructive potential make it capable of neutralizing enemy capabilities before actual combat begins.
• The upgraded Pinaka will be central to the Army’s long-range rocket artillery, with ongoing work to extend its range to 300 km.
• In addition to Pinaka, the Army has five Grad rocket regiments and three Smerch regiments, all with ranges of up to 90 km.
• The Nirbhay subsonic cruise missile, currently undergoing development trials, is expected to be showcased in the coming years.
• Specialized ammunition for Pinaka, including high-explosive pre-fragmented rockets and area denial munitions, will enhance its lethality and range.
• The BM-21 Grad, which played a vital role in the 1999 Kargil War, has been upgraded for better mobility and payload capacity.

Important questions

1. What is the estimated amount allocated for the Akhanda Godavari project in the Central Funds announcement for Andhra Pradesh tourism projects?
2. What historical significance does the Havelock Bridge hold in the Akhanda Godavari project?
3. Why was the Rapid Response Team (RRT) deployed at Pancharakolly hamlet in Wayanad district?
4. What is the range of the upgraded Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launch System (MRLS)?
5. How does the upgraded Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launch System (MRLS) enhance the Army’s long-range strike capabilities?

Important vocabulary

1. Decommissioned: Officially taken out of service or use.
2. Beautification: The process of making something more attractive through improvements.
3. Hospitality: The provision of services such as lodging, food, and entertainment to travelers.
4. Lunged: To move suddenly forward, often in an aggressive manner.
5. Amend: To make changes to a law or document.
6. Combing: Searching through an area thoroughly.
7. Supersonic: Faster than the speed of sound.
8. Quasi-ballistic: Having characteristics of both ballistic and guided missile systems.
9. Lethality: The ability to cause death or destruction.
10. Inducted: Officially introduced or brought into service.

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