CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -As per the news reports, the Border Roads Organization in Arunachal Pradesh is making all efforts to build this route at a height of 13,000 feet; it will give the Indian Army access to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Tawang near the China border in all weather conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sela Pass tunnel which will provide all-weather connectivity to the Indian Army towards the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Tawang near the China border is being constructed at 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tunnel, which is being excavated below the Sela Pass, will be connected to the NH 13 highway by a new 12.4 km road and will reduce the distance between Dirang and Tawang by 10 km.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sela Tunnel is an under-construction road tunnel at 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) which will ensure all-weather connectivity between Guwahati in Assam and Tawang in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Sela Pass (more appropriately called Se La, as La means Pass) is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng districts in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.