The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 5th September 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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In an operation in Dantewada, nine Maoists, including six women, were killed

During a search operation carried out by the CRPF, District Reserve Guards, and Bastar Fighters, arms and ammunition were recovered. According to the police, all those who were killed have been identified as members of the West Bastar and Darbha Division Committee and PLGA Company No. 02.

• On Tuesday, security forces killed nine Maoists, including six women, during an anti-Naxal operation in the forests along the boundary between Dantewada and Bijapur in Chhattisgarh.
• With these deaths, the number of alleged Maoists killed by security forces this year has surpassed 150.
• The operation was conducted by a joint team of District Reserve Guards, Bastar Fighters, and the Central Reserve Police Force.
• The security forces acted on a tip-off about the presence of Maoists from PLGA Company No. 2 and the West Bastar and Darbha Division in the hilly forest area under Kirandul police station in Dantewada.
• The encounter involved continuous exchanges of fire between the police and the Maoists, with clashes occurring seven to eight times, starting around 10:30 a.m.
• By 1:15 p.m., the police confirmed that nine individuals suspected of being Maoists had been killed.
• A large cache of arms and ammunition, including various rifles, grenade launchers, and other Naxalite materials, was recovered from the site.
• The search operation continued, but a bulletin issued around 6 p.m. reported no further casualties.
• The individuals who were killed have been identified as members of the West Bastar and Darbha Division Committee, as well as PLGA Company No. 02.
• All members of the security forces involved in the operation were reported safe.
• Additional reinforcement teams were deployed to search the area, as there was a possibility of more Maoists being killed or injured during the encounter.
• Last week, security forces killed three female Maoists in Bastar, highlighting that anti-Maoist operations are continuing even during the monsoon season.
• So far in 2024, 153 Naxalites have been killed, 669 arrested, and 656 have surrendered, a result of improved coordination and strategy among local police, DRG, and central paramilitary forces, with the government aiming to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026.

The Centre has approved defence proposals amounting to ₹1.44 lakh crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of seven stealth frigates, future-ready combat vehicles to replace main battle tanks, air defence fire control radars, Dornier aircraft, and patrol vessels.

• The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth ₹1,44,716 crore on Tuesday.
• The approved proposals include the procurement of seven stealth frigates under Project-17B, future-ready combat vehicles (FRCV) for the Army, air defence fire control radars (FCR), Dornier-228 aircraft, and next-generation fast and offshore patrol vessels.
• 99% of the total cost for these acquisitions will be sourced indigenously under the Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured) categories.
• The FRCV is envisioned as a futuristic Main Battle Tank with advanced mobility, all-terrain capability, multi-layered protection, precise firepower, and real-time situational awareness.
• Previous attempts at the FRCV project were unsuccessful and eventually scrapped; this current project aims to replace the Army’s T-72 and T-90 main battle tanks.
• The DAC has given AoN for the construction of seven advanced stealth frigates under Project-17B, with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) competing for the contract.
• The AoN also encompasses the acquisition of air defense fire control radars (FCR), which are designed to detect and track aerial targets and provide solutions for targeting.
• The DAC approved the proposal for Forward Repair Team (Tracked), which offers cross-country mobility for in-situ repairs during mechanized operations, developed by Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited.
• Three AoNs were given to enhance the Indian Coast Guard’s capabilities, including the procurement of Dornier-228 aircraft and next-generation fast patrol vessels with high operational efficiency in rough weather.
• The approved proposals for the Coast Guard also include next-generation offshore patrol vessels equipped with advanced technology and capabilities for long-range operations.
• The Ministry of Defence highlighted that these procurements aim to significantly boost India’s indigenous defense manufacturing and operational capabilities.

Deepthi won a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 event

Shuttler Nithya Sre secures India’s fifth medal in para badminton; Avani faces disappointment.

• Deepthi Jeevanji won a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 event at the Paralympics, clocking 55.82 seconds in her debut Games appearance.
• She finished behind Ukraine’s Yuliia Shuliar (55.16s) and Turkey’s Aysel Onder (55.23s), the world record holder.
• Ace shooter Avani Lekhara narrowly missed securing a second medal, placing fifth in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event with a score of 420.6.
• The gold medal in the same competition was won by Germany’s Natascha Hiltrop, who achieved a total score of 456.5.
• Bhagyashri Jadhav also finished fifth in the women’s shot put F34 event with a throw of 7.28 meters.
• China’s Lijuan Zou secured the gold in the shot put with a season’s best of 9.14 meters.
• On Monday, Nithya Sre Sivan won India’s fifth medal in para badminton by defeating Indonesia’s Rina Marlina in the women’s singles SH6 third-place playoff, 21-14, 21-6.

Important questions

1. How did the security forces locate and identify the Maoists involved in the Dantewada operation?
2. What measures have been taken by the government to achieve its goal of eliminating Naxalism by March 2026?
3. What are the primary features and objectives of the future-ready combat vehicles (FRCV) approved under the new proposals?
4. Which companies are competing for the contract to construct the seven advanced stealth frigates under Project-17B?
5. How did Deepthi Jeevanji fare in her debut Paralympic Games in the women’s 400m T20 event?

Important vocabulary

1. Maoists: Members of a communist insurgent group that follows the ideology of Mao Zedong, advocating for revolutionary changes and often engaging in armed conflict.
2. Cache: A hidden store of goods or weapons.
3. Reinforcement: Additional personnel or resources sent to support a primary force.
4. Encounter: A confrontation or clash, particularly between rival groups or forces.
5. Stealth: Refers to the capability of a military vehicle or aircraft to avoid detection by radar or other means.
6. Acquisition: The act of obtaining or procuring something, often used in a military context to refer to the procurement of equipment or resources.
7. Indigenously: Developed or produced within the country, as opposed to being imported from abroad.
8. Debut: The first appearance or performance of someone in a particular role or field.
9. Narrowly: By a small margin or slight amount.
10. Playoff: A final match or series of matches to determine the winner of a competition or league.

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