Shyok Tunnel
Economy
In News
- The Defence Minister inaugurated Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh and 124 other strategic border infra projects.
Shyok Tunnel
- It is the 920-metre cut-and-cover tunnel.
- It would provide all-weather connectivity to areas close to the LAC in eastern Ladakh, where India and China were locked in a military standof
- Significance – It will also likely reduce dependence on air maintenance and resolve logistical challenges in the difficult terrains.
- Uniqueness– It is built in one of the worldâs toughest and most challenging terrain.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
Defence
In News
- Defence Minister unveils âč5,000 crore BRO roads, bridges and key assets across Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and seven states in major border infrastructure push.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- Established in – It was formed in 1960 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- Objective – To coordinate the speedy development of an adequate road communication network of roads in the North and the North-Eastern border regions of the country.
- Functions under – It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
- Significance – Support the armed forces meet their strategic needs by committed, dedicated and cost-effective development and sustenance of the infrastructure.
- Works through Border Road Tasks Forces (BRTFs) and Projects (e.g., Project Himank, Project Vijayak, Project Dantak, Project Vartak, Project Udayak, etc.).
RELOS Agreement
International relation
In News
- Russiaâs lower house of parliament has ratified the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (Relos) Agreement with India.
- Relos is similar to logistics agreements India has signed with countries like the US, UK, Japan, Australia, France, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam.
IndiaâRussia Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (Relos) Agreement
- It is a bilateral military logistics pact.
- It enables both countriesâ military aircraft, ships, and personnel to use each otherâs bases for refueling, maintenance, spare parts, training, joint exercises, humanitarian missions, and disaster relief.
- It streamlines logistics by reducing paperwork, ensuring quicker support, and allowing rolling settlement of costs.
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