Page-44 of Current Affairs - March, 2023

What is Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD)?

March 3, 2023

The preliminary surveys conducted by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) found the presence of lithium reserves in the Madhya district of Karnataka. They indicate the presence of some 1,600 tonnes of the resource in pegmatite rocks. ..

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What is Dibang Multipurpose Project?

March 3, 2023

Dibang Hydropower Project, which was approved by the Central Government recently, is India’s largest-ever hydropower project. This multipurpose project is being set up close to China’s border on the Dibang River, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley District. Notably, it ..

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CE-20 cryogenic engine

March 2, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the flight acceptance hot test for the CE-20 cryogenic engine, which will power the LVM3 launch vehicle’s Cryogenic Upper Stage for the upcoming Chandrayaan-3 mission. The test was carried out at ..

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Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana – Update (March, 2023)

March 2, 2023

The Union Health Minister recently announced that 9,082 Janaushadhi Kendras are being operated under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). The target is to increase the numbers to 10,000 by December 2023. The Indian government launched PMBJP in November ..

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Exercise Desert Flag VIII

March 2, 2023

Exercise Desert Flag VIII is set to be organized from February 27 to March 17 this year. It is a multilateral air exercise involving the participation of UAE, France, Kuwait, Australia, the UK, Bahrain, Morocco, Spain, the Republic of Korea, ..

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What is Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti?

March 2, 2023

Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti is being observed at the national level for the first time. This year marks the 284th birth anniversary of Santh Sevalal Maharaj. The celebrations are being organized by the Union Ministry of Culture under the aegis ..

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What are Calcutta Trams?

March 2, 2023

Calcutta Trams is the oldest operating tram network in India and the oldest operating tramway in Asia. It started its operations in 1902, making it the second-oldest electric tramway in the country after Madras electric street tramway. Why are Calcutta ..

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What is Alux?

March 2, 2023

Recently, Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador controversially claimed that a photo showed an Alux. Alux is a small, mischievous mythological creature that finds mention in Mayan mythology. It is believed to live in forests and fields and play tricks ..

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