Page-11 of GKToday Archives: March, 2024
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the southern bank of Brahmaputra in Assam. It is known to have the highest concentration of one-horned rhinoceros. It is often referred to as ‘Mini Kaziranga’ because of similarities with regards to the landscape ..
Category: Environment Current Affairs
US Passes Bill to Ban TikTok
On March 13, 2024, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of the popular social media platform TikTok in the country. The bill, which received strong bipartisan support with a ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s New Semiconductor Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for three semiconductor projects worth approximately Rs 1.25 trillion. These projects are set to transform India into a global semiconductor hub, driving economic growth and fostering innovation in the country. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
PM-SURAJ Portal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ) national portal during an event organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The launch ceremony showcased the government’s commitment to prioritizing the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)
The Department of Pharmaceuticals has notified the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024, which aims to curb unethical marketing practices by pharmaceutical companies. The code, which came into effect on March 12, 2024, prohibits pharma companies from offering ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
FLY91: India’s Newest Regional Airline
India witnessed the launch of a new regional airline, FLY91, on March 14, 2024. The airline, backed by aviation veteran Manoj Chacko, was virtually flagged off by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. FLY91’s inaugural flight took off from Goa’s Mopa ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
India Remains World’s Largest Arms Importer: SIPRI Report
According to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday, March 11, 2024, India continues to be the world’s largest arms importer, with Russia being the prime source of its procurement despite a declining share ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India’s Retail Inflation Eases to 5.09% in February 2024
India’s consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation eased to 5.09 percent in February 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Inflation Remains Within RBI’s Tolerance Range The retail inflation rate had previously eased to 5.1 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Prasar Bharati Launches PB-SHABD service
In a significant development for the Indian media landscape, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati launched PB-SHABD, a news-sharing service designed to provide daily news feeds in various formats to media organizations. The launch event, held at the National Media Centre in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 15, 2024
1. What is the theme of ‘International Day of Action for Rivers 2024’? [A] The Importance of Rivers for Biodiversity[B] Rights to Rivers[C] Water for All[D] Accelerating Change Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Water for All] Notes:Annually on March 14th, ..