Page-10 of Current Affairs - March, 2023

United Nations World Water Development Report 2023

March 23, 2023

According to the United Nations World Water Development Report 2023, India is expected to be the most severely affected nation by water scarcity by 2050. This is a worrying trend, given that water scarcity is already a significant issue in ..

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Indian Government’s 14 Guidelines to Address Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC)

March 23, 2023

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is a critical issue in India, where the coexistence of humans and wild animals is necessary. HWC is defined as the negative impact of the interaction between humans and wildlife on either or both parties. To address ..

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UN 2023 Water Conference

March 23, 2023

The UN 2023 Water Conference is being held from March 22 to 24 in New York, marking the first summit on water in 50 years. The conference will be a watershed moment to mobilize member states, the UN system, and ..

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Dimethyltryptamine

March 23, 2023

DMT, or dimethyltryptamine, is a potent hallucinogenic drug that is found in the Amazonian drink Ayahuasca. It is made using the flowering shrub of the Psychotria viridis plant. Scientists have been studying the effects of DMT on the human brain ..

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National Security Act, 1980

March 23, 2023

The National Security Act, 1980 has been invoked in the case of Amritpal Singh, the self-styled Sikh preacher and leader of Waris Punjab De who is currently on the run. This was confirmed by Punjab Advocate General Vinod Ghai during ..

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Euoplos dignitas: A New Species of Trapdoor Spider from Queensland

March 23, 2023

Researchers in central Queensland’s Brigalow Belt have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider called Euoplos dignitas. This nocturnal species lives underground and is larger and stockier than its male counterpart. The discovery of this new spider species is an ..

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Additional Tier 1 Bonds and Credit Suisse’s Write-Down

March 23, 2023

The recent purchase of Credit Suisse, a Swiss bank, by its rival UBS, has left investors struggling to understand the deal. One outcome that is causing significant distress is the decision to write down around SFr16bn ($17bn) in Additional-Tier 1 ..

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Padma Awards for 2023

March 23, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Awards at a Civil Investiture Ceremony that was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan recently. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian awards of the country, and this year, 106 individuals were recognized ..

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IMF’s $3 Billion Bailout Programme for Sri Lanka

March 23, 2023

On March 20, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cleared a $3 billion-Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka, aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, safeguarding financial stability, and unlocking the nation’s growth potential. Sri Lanka defaulted on its foreign debt in ..

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INS Sujata’s Visit to Mozambique

March 22, 2023

INS Sujata, a Sukanya class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, based at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, recently visited Port Maputo, Mozambique as a part of its Overseas Deployment from 19 to 21 March 2023. The purpose of ..

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