Rapid Fire Current Affairs

• 11 Aug 2023

SuSwagatam Portal

Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) announced the launch of the portal 'SuSwagatam', which would enable advocates, visitors, interns and others to register themselves online and get e-passes to enter the apex court.

• In July 2023, the portal underwent testing as a pilot project and received positive responses from its users.
• It is a web-based and mobile-friendly application that allows users to request for e-passes for various purposes such as attending court hearings, meeting advocates, etc.

Read More: Initiatives Taken for Improving the Judicial System

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Arunachal Rang Mahotsav

The Arunachal Rang Mahotsav is a four-day festival celebrated across various States in India.

• It aligns with the principles of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
• The festival is celebrated with the aim of showcasing Arunachal's history through drama, 4 plays were scheduled to be performed in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Guwahati.

Read More: Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh

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INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata in MALABAR 2023

Indian Navy's indigenous warships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, are set to partake in Exercise MALABAR 2023 that is going to held near Sydney from August 11 to 21, 2023.

• It will be accompanied by vessels and aircraft from the US Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
  • Originating in 1992 as a bilateral endeavor between the Indian Navy and US Navy, the MALABAR series of maritime exercises has evolved remarkably, now encompassing four significant naval forces in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Read more: MALABAR Exercise

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New Spaceport in Tamil Nadu to Boost India’s Space Sector

India is set to expand its space capabilities with the establishment of a new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu.

• The spaceport will be used for launching the Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV) developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which are designed to offer low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites.
• The spaceport will also be open for use by Non-Government Entities (NGEs), subject to technical and safety requirements, as per the Indian Space Policy 2023.
  • The Government has also established the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) as a single-window agency for facilitating and authorizing the space activities of NGEs.

Read more: Indian Space Policy 2023, Small Satellite Launch Vehicles .