Page-15 of GKToday Archives: March, 2024

India Signs Free Trade Agreement with EFTA Bloc

March 11, 2024

Recently, India signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a bloc consisting of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is expected to boost economic growth, create job ..

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Cheetah Population in Kuno National Park Grows

March 11, 2024

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has recently announced that South African cheetah ‘Gamini’ has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur. This new litter brings the total number of Indian-born cheetah ..

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India Extends RoDTEP Scheme to Boost Exports

March 11, 2024

In a significant move to bolster India’s exports amidst global economic uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, the government has extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme to companies in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Export-Oriented Units ..

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National Cooperative Database

March 11, 2024

Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Cooperative Database and released the ‘National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report’ in New Delhi on March 8, 2024. The launch marks a significant milestone in the expansion and strengthening ..

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Pi Day: History and Significance

March 11, 2024

Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). It is observed on March 14th (3/14 in the month/day format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. Pi Day was founded ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 10-11, 2024

March 11, 2024

1. Poshan Pakhwada, recently seen in the news, is organized by which ministry? [A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development[C] Ministry of Rural Development[D] Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

Sudha Murty Nominated to Rajya Sabha

March 9, 2024

On March 8, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Indian educator, author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. The nomination, which coincides with International Women’s Day, underscores the importance of ..

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Integrated Command and Control Center for Agriculture

March 9, 2024

Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center at Krishi Bhawan, Delhi, on March 8, 2024. The center aims to empower farmers across the country by providing them ..

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National Creators Award

March 9, 2024

On Friday, March 8, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the inaugural National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The awards were given to recognize young talent across 20 categories, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, ..

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President’s Standard and President’s Colours Awarded

March 9, 2024

On March 8, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, presented the prestigious President’s Standard to 45 Squadron and 221 Squadron, and the President’s Colours to 11 Base Repair Depot (BRD) and 509 Signal Unit ..

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