Page-10 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

Model Code of Conduct

March 16, 2024

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (EC) to regulate the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. It comes into force immediately upon the announcement of the ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 16, 2024

March 16, 2024

1. Recently, Prime Minister of India inaugurated the first Oil Palm Processing Mill under Mission Palm Oil in which state? [A] Arunachal Pradesh[B] Assam[C] Karnataka[D] Maharashtra Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh] Notes:The Prime Minister inaugurated the first Oil ..

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Electoral Bonds Data

March 16, 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released detailed data on electoral bonds, following a directive from the Supreme Court. The information, sourced from the State Bank of India (SBI), sheds light on the major purchasers of electoral bonds and ..

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Pilot for Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims

March 16, 2024

Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced the launch of a pilot project to provide cashless treatment to victims of road crashes. The programme, which will be initially implemented in Chandigarh, is designed to ensure that accident victims ..

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Government Cracks Down on 18 OTT Platforms

March 16, 2024

In a major crackdown on streaming services showing inappropriate content, the Indian government has banned 18 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for hosting “obscene, vulgar and even pornographic” material despite repeated warnings. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has blocked access ..

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Panel Recommends Roadmap for Simultaneous Elections in India

March 16, 2024

A high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind has recommended a clear roadmap for transitioning to simultaneous elections for Parliament, state assemblies, and local bodies in the country. The 22-member panel, which submitted its report to President Droupadi ..

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India to Export Forged Wheels for Railways

March 16, 2024

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced recently that India is on the cusp of becoming a major exporter of forged wheels used in trains, after being an importer for over six decades. The minister revealed that a new plant being set ..

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New Election Commissioners 2024

March 16, 2024

The high-powered selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed two retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, as the new Election Commissioners of India. The appointments were made on March 14, 2024, ..

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Central Panel Recommends Ban on ‘Ferocious’ Dog Breeds

March 16, 2024

In a significant move aimed at curbing rising instances of fatal dog attacks across the country, the central government has directed all states and union territories to impose an immediate ban on the import, sale and breeding of 25 breeds ..

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US Passes Bill to Ban TikTok

March 15, 2024

On March 13, 2024, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of the popular social media platform TikTok in the country. The bill, which received strong bipartisan support with a ..

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