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March 25: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed every year on March 25 across the world. Observance of this day honours and remembers those who suffered and died as consequence of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
JS Rajput nominated as India’s representative to Executive Board of UNESCO
The Ministry of Human Resource Development has nominated former NCERT director JS Rajput as India’s representative to Executive Board (EXB) of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). JS Rajput Professor JS Rajput is known for his contributions in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Earth Hour 2018 observed across the world
The twelfth edition of Earth Hour was observed across the world on 24 March 2018 to take a global call on climate change. To mark this day, cities worldwide turned their lights off for one hour from 8:30 pm to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Krem Puri: World’s longest sandstone cave discovered in Meghalaya
The world’s longest sandstone cave named Krem Puri was discovered near Laitsohum village in Mawsynram area in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. The cave is 24,583 metres (24.5 km) in length and is known for its complex cave systems ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
ISRO postpones launch of Chandrayaan-2 mission
The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed launch of India’s second lunar mission ‘Chandrayaan-2’ from April 2018 to October-November 2018 as experts have suggested more tests. It will be launched on board of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
ISRO–BHEL tie up for Production of Space Grade Lithium-Ion Cells
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to transfer technology for manufacturing space grade Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cells. The technology transfer will enable BHEL to produce space grade Li-Ion cells ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
GSL delivers second AOPV to Sri Lankan Navy Ahead of Schedule
The Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) has delivered second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) to Sri Lanka Navy. This was overall the fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) delivered in the current financial year. Key Facts The vessel is the largest and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
March 24: World Tuberculosis Day
The World Tuberculosis Day (WTD) is observed every year on March 24 to raise public awareness about the global epidemic of Tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. WTD is observed to commemorate discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, bacillus (bacteria) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
NAIPUNYA RATHAM: Andhra Pradesh Government launches World on Wheels
Andhra Pradesh Government launched multi-utility vehicle NAIPUNYA RATHAM or World on Wheels to bring technology to remote corners. It was launched at State Secretariat in capital Amaravathi by Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu. Key Facts The Naipunya Rathaams as part of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Canadian mathematician Robert P. Langlands wins Abel Prize 2018
Canadian mathematician Robert P. Langlands (81) has won prestigious Abel Prize 2018 for his visionary programme connecting representation theory to number theory. He will receive the award from Norway’s King Harald V at an award ceremony in Oslo in May ..