C-FLOOD App (India’s First Web-Based Flood Forecasting Platform)

• C-FLOOD is a real-time web platform that provides two-day advance flood forecasts, including flood maps and water level predictions.

Developed By:

• C-DAC Pune
• Central Water Commission (CWC)
• In collaboration with NRSC, Ministry of Jal Shakti, MeitY, and DST

Key Features:

• Two-day forecasts at the gram panchayat (village) level
• 2D hydrodynamic modelling powered by High Performance Computing (HPC) under NSM
• Multi-basin coverage: Currently includes Mahanadi, Godavari, and Tapi basins
• Real-time data integration
• Integration with National Disaster Emergency Management (NDEM) portal

Significance:

• Helps in early warning and safe evacuation planning
• Promotes climate-resilient water management
• Enhances India’s disaster resilience capacity
• Supports the goals of Viksit Bharat @2047

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On the occasion of Alluri Sitarama Raju’s 128th birth anniversary, India’s Defence Minister paid tribute to his remarkable contributions.

Who was Alluri Sitarama Raju?

• He was a fearless revolutionary and freedom fighter who led a tribal uprising against British colonial rule.
• Although not a tribal himself, he is revered for protecting the rights and lives of tribal communities.

🔷 Region:

• Born: 4 July 1897 in Mogallu village, near Bhimavaram (in present-day Andhra Pradesh)
• Area of Operations: The Agency regions of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh

🔷 Historical Background:

• Early Life: Received his early education in his village, later moved to Visakhapatnam.
• At the age of 18, he renounced worldly life and became a sanyasi, wandering through forests and mountains and forming a deep bond with the tribal people.
• Initially inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, he joined the non-violent movement, but when peaceful means failed, he took up armed resistance.

🔷 Major Contributions to India’s Freedom Movement:

👉 Leader of the Rampa Rebellion (1922–1924):

• Led the tribal revolt against the Madras Forest Act of 1882, which criminalized traditional practices like Podu cultivation.
• Tribals were forced into unpaid labour for building roads and railways, further fuelling discontent.

👉 Guerrilla Warfare:

• He formed an armed tribal force that launched attacks on British police stations, seized weapons, and killed colonial officers.

👉 Martyrdom and Legacy:

• Alarmed by his rising influence, the British placed a ₹10,000 bounty on his head.
• On 7 May 1924, he was captured through deceit, tied to a tree, and shot dead.

🔷 Legacy:

• Fondly remembered as “Manyam Veerudu” (Hero of the Jungle).
• The Andhra Pradesh government celebrates July 4th each year as a state festival in his memory.

He remains a symbol of tribal resistance, justice, and sacrifice in India's freedom struggle.

Argentina–India

The Prime Minister of India arrived in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, where discussions were held to enhance cooperation in defence, energy, agriculture, and trade.

📌 Geographical Facts about Argentina:

• Location: In the southern part of South America
• Capital: Buenos Aires
• Borders:
  • West: Chile
  • North: Bolivia and Paraguay
  • Northeast: Brazil and Uruguay
  • East: Atlantic Ocean

🌍 Natural Features:

• Andes Mountain Range – Located along the western edge, includes Mount Aconcagua (6,959 m), the highest peak in South America.
• Rivers: Paraná, Uruguay, Pilcomayo, Bermejo, Santa Cruz
• Key Regions:
  • Pampas – Fertile plains known for farming and cattle grazing
  • Patagonia – Cold, rocky southern region
  • Gran Chaco & Mesopotamia – Subtropical lowlands with seasonal rivers and wetlands
  • Coastline – Approximately 4,700 km along the Atlantic Ocean

🤝 India–Argentina Relations:

• Diplomatic Ties: Established in 1949
• Areas of Cooperation: Politics, science, and trade
• Major Trade Items: Agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery
• Energy & Mining: India is investing in Argentina’s lithium reserves, crucial for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Chautal – A Musical Tradition

During his visit to Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, the Prime Minister of India shared a video of a Bhojpuri Chautal performance, highlighting the cultural bonds between India and the Indian diaspora.

🎶 What is Chautal?

• Chautal (also spelled Chowtal or Chartal) is a traditional 12-beat rhythmic cycle (tala) mainly associated with the Dhrupad style of Indian classical music.
• Originates from North Indian classical traditions
• Pakhawaj is the primary percussion instrument used
• Deeply linked to Dhrupad, India’s oldest surviving form of classical music

Aluminium Vision Document

The Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched the Aluminium Vision Document at an international conference in Hyderabad.

🔷 What is it?

• A strategic policy framework to make India a green and self-reliant aluminium production hub.

🔷 Published by:

• Ministry of Coal and Mines, Government of India

🔷 Key Objectives:

• Increase aluminium production capacity six-fold by 2047
• Expand bauxite production to 150 MTPA
• Double the recycling rate of aluminium
• Adopt low-carbon, energy-efficient technologies
• Streamline environmental and mining clearances

🔷 Strategic Importance:

• Aluminium is a critical mineral for solar energy, wind power, EVs, defence, and infrastructure
• Supports the clean energy transition
• Promotes job creation, exports, and industrial growth
• Strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision
• Positions India as a leader in responsible mining and green metal economy