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- A recent investigation in Bengal led to the apprehension of a 7-month-old rapist through the use of gait analysis.
- About Gait Analysis:
- Gait analysis involves examining the way a person moves, typically through walking or running, to assess their motion patterns. The primary aim is to identify any irregularities or abnormalities in their locomotion.
- An individual's gait is influenced by a combination of complex factors, including the visual, somatosensory, and vestibular systems. Any dysfunction in these systems or issues with the joints involved can result in postural and gait abnormalities.
- These abnormalities manifest as unusual walking patterns, which may arise due to disease, injury, or physical issues. Such irregularities can lead to pain in areas such as the hips, back, neck, feet, knees, or ankles.
- Gait analysis, also known as walking or motion analysis, offers a thorough assessment of how a person stands and walks. This method is beneficial in:
- Identifying the root cause of muscle, nerve, or skeletal issues.
- Pinpointing sources of pain during standing or walking.
- Diagnosing bone deformities or skeletal misalignments.
- Uncovering muscle or nerve dysfunction.
- Monitoring the progression of diseases like arthritis or muscular dystrophy.
- The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing in January for a petition that seeks to lower the permissible water level of the Mullaperiyar Dam.
- About Mullaperiyar Dam:
- The Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam located on the Periyar River in Thekkady, Idukki district, Kerala. It stands at an elevation of 881 meters above sea level on the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats.
- The dam is situated at the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers. Construction began in 1887 and was completed in 1895, under the supervision of the British Corps of Royal Engineers, led by Colonel John Pennycuick.
- Made of limestone and "Surkhi" (a mixture of burnt brick powder, sugar, and calcium oxide), the dam is 155 feet high and 1,200 feet long. Its primary purpose is to divert water from the Periyar River to the Vaigai River basin in Tamil Nadu.
- The dam plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation, benefiting around 685,000 hectares of land across five districts in Tamil Nadu. It also led to the creation of an artificial lake at the heart of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Though the dam is located in Kerala, it is operated and maintained by the state of Tamil Nadu, as per a 999-year lease agreement made during British rule.
- The Indian Navy is set to commission its newest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, in Kaliningrad, Russia.
- About INS Tushil:
- INS Tushil is a state-of-the-art multi-role stealth guided missile frigate. It is the latest addition to the upgraded Krivak III-class frigates, which are part of the Russian-designed Project 1135.6. The Indian Navy already operates six ships from this class, which include three Talwar-class frigates and three Teg-class follow-on vessels, all built at Russian shipyards in St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad.
- As the seventh ship in the series, INS Tushil is the first of two upgraded frigates under a contract signed in 2016 between the Indian Government, JSC Rosoboronexport, and the Russian defense industry. The name "Tushil," which translates to "protector shield," along with its crest symbolizing an "Impenetrable Shield" (Abhedya Kavacham), reflects the Navy's unwavering commitment to protecting India's maritime borders.
- Measuring 125 meters in length and displacing 3,900 tons, INS Tushil features advanced stealth capabilities, which make it less visible to enemy radar and more resilient in challenging sea conditions. The ship incorporates 26 percent indigenous technology, with over 33 systems developed by Indian manufacturers.
- INS Tushil will be stationed with the Western Fleet under the Western Naval Command, joining the Indian Navy's "Sword Arm."