Page-29 of Current Affairs - March, 2023

What is an Atmospheric River?

March 11, 2023

An atmospheric river is a narrow and elongated region in the atmosphere that carries a substantial amount of water vapour outside the tropics. Researchers first coined the term ‘atmospheric river’ in the 1990s. It is also known as a tropical ..

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What is Moon Time Zone?

March 11, 2023

Moon Time Zone has been proposed for establishing a universal timekeeping system that will simplify communication and coordination among different lunar missions. The proposal has come in response to the increasing number of lunar missions being planned and launched by ..

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“Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition

March 11, 2023

The “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition, which features 26 repatriated Indian antiquities, will be displayed in the national capital as part of efforts to raise awareness about the prevention of illicit trafficking of antiquities. The exhibition has been set up ..

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What are e-Fuels?

March 11, 2023

E-fuels are a type of fuel that is produced by capturing carbon emissions and combining them with hydrogen made from renewable or CO2-free electricity. Their examples include e-kerosene, e-methane, and e-methanol. Why are e-fuels called carbon-neutral fuels? When e-fuels are ..

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What is Shab e-Barat?

March 11, 2023

Shab-e-Barat, also known as the Night of Forgiveness, is a significant Islamic event observed every year on the 15th of the Islamic month of Shaban. The term ‘Shab’ means night and ‘Bharaat’ means forgiveness. It is celebrated throughout South Asia, ..

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What is Influenza Sub-type H3N2?

March 11, 2023

Influenza sub-type H3N2, commonly called Hong Kong Flu, is causing a surge in hospitalizations due to respiratory illness across India. H3N2 is responsible for at least 92 per cent of all severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) and outpatient influenza-like illnesses. ..

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What is Yaoshang Festival?

March 11, 2023

Celebrated over five days during the full moon day of the Lamda month (February-March), Yaosang is one of the key festivals in Manipur. The festival is part of the indigenous traditions of the Meitei people. It begins just after sunset ..

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What is Holi?

March 11, 2023

Holi celebrations mark the beginning of spring and the end of winter. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. The main day of the festival, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, will be celebrated ..

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