Page-7 of Current Affairs - March, 2023

Doubling of the Gooty-Pendekallu Line

March 27, 2023

The Ministry of Railways has recently given the nod to the doubling of the railway line between Gooty and Pendekallu stations in Andhra Pradesh. Let’s take a look at what this means and how it will impact train travel between ..

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188th Raising Day of Assam Rifles

March 27, 2023

The Assam Rifles (AR) is a central paramilitary force responsible for border security, counter-insurgency, and maintaining law and order in Northeast India. It is also responsible for guarding the Indo-Myanmar border. The AR is the oldest paramilitary force in India, ..

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Marburg Virus: Tanzania Reports its First-Ever Outbreak

March 25, 2023

Tanzania has recently confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus, a highly contagious and deadly virus that causes viral hemorrhagic fever. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the confirmation by Tanzania’s national public laboratory followed the death of ..

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World Happiness Report 2023

March 25, 2023

The annual World Happiness Report, published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, has just been released, and it reveals that Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year. The report is based on ..

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Claude Lorius – a Pioneer in Climate Science

March 25, 2023

Claude Lorius, a pioneering glaciologist, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 91. He was best known for his research into climate change, specifically his work in Antarctica which helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming. ..

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Lake Natron – An Alkaline Lake in Tanzania

March 25, 2023

Lake Natron is a fascinating natural wonder located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The crimson waters of this alkaline lake look surreal and are indeed mesmerizing, but not enticing enough to force people to take a dip in it. ..

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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023

March 25, 2023

The Ugandan parliament has recently passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023, which proposes stringent penalties for anyone engaging in sex with a person of the same gender. The punishments range from imprisonment to capital punishment, and even entities like media groups, ..

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Technology and Innovation Report 2023

March 25, 2023

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that green technologies, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and electric vehicles, may deepen global economic inequality. According to the Technology and Innovation Report 2023 published on March ..

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Triple Threat Report

March 24, 2023

A new report released by UNICEF on March 19, 2023, highlights a major factor driving water insecurity in the world’s worst-impacted countries. The report, titled “Triple Threat,” reveals that a lack of monitoring of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) related ..

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Chhattisgarh Mediapersons Protection Bill 2023

March 24, 2023

The Chhattisgarh legislative Assembly has passed a Bill for the protection of mediapersons and to prevent violence against them. The Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel, tabled the Chhattisgarh Mediapersons Protection Bill 2023 in the House for discussion and was pleased with ..

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