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3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction

• Context (PIB): NDMA hosted the meeting under India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship theme emphasizing resilience, innovation, and cooperation.
• Joint Commitment: Member nations unanimously adopted the BRICS Joint Statement to boost global disaster risk reduction strategies.
• Implementation Framework: Directs collaborative action under the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan spanning 2025–2028.
• Core Mandate: Focuses on strengthening early warning systems, emergency response capabilities, and climate-resilient infrastructure across BRICS nations.

East Asia Summit (EAS)

• Context (NOA): India’s External Affairs Minister addressed the 16th EAS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, urging safe maritime waterways.
• Genesis & Nature: Founded in 2005 in Kuala Lumpur as an annual leaders-led strategic forum for peace and economic prosperity.
• Membership: Features 18 participating nations, including 10 ASEAN members, India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, US, and Russia.
• Foundational Framework: Guided by key summit resolutions like the 2005 Kuala Lumpur Declaration and the 2020 Ha Noi Declaration.

Typhoon Noul

• Context (TOI): Typhoon Noul originated in the Philippine Sea and recently struck Guangdong province in southern China.
• Nomenclature: Named by South Korea, the Korean word Noul signifies the vibrant glow of sunrise or sunset.
• Regional Names: Called typhoons in the Northwest Pacific, these systems are named hurricanes in Atlantic and cyclones in Indian Ocean.
• Cyclone Basics: Fueled by warm oceanic waters, these atmospheric low-pressure systems bring torrential rainfall and severe storm surges.

DISHA 2.0

• Context (PIB): DISHA 2.0 launched with ₹255 crore budget to provide technology-driven legal aid nationwide from 2026–31.
• Objective: Focuses on leveraging digital platforms to deliver citizen-friendly access to justice and reach 50 lakh beneficiaries.
• Core Pillars: Operates through Tele-Law (Toll-Free 14454), Nyaya Bandhu (Pro-Bono assistance), LLLAP (legal literacy), and VIDHI-Sanjeevani.
• Grassroots Impact: Deploys Nyaya Sahayaks in Aspirational Blocks and creates voluntary pro-bono advocate panels across 23 High Courts.

Sarnath

• Context (PIB): Sarnath secured recognition as India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site (Uttar Pradesh’s 4th) at the 48th Session.
• Historical Legacy: As a premier holy Buddhist site, Gautama Buddha delivered his maiden sermon, Dhammachakkappavattana Sutta, here after attaining enlightenment.
• Key Monuments: Features the iconic Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and Ashoka’s Lion Capital, which forms India’s National Emblem.
• Archaeological Journey: Rediscovered during the late 18th century, Alexander Cunningham later spearheaded systematic excavations from 1834–1836.