Page-11 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024

1. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), recently seen in the news, is related to which one of the following? [A] Viral disease of livestock[B] Bacterial disease of livestock[C] Fungus disease of Birds[D] Plant disease Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Viral ..

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Nepal Declares Pokhara as Its Tourism Capital

March 19, 2024

In a significant move to boost its tourism industry, the government of Nepal has officially declared Pokhara, a picturesque city in the Gandaki province, as the tourism capital of the Himalayan nation. The formal declaration was made during a special ..

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Iceland’s Violent Volcanic Eruption

March 19, 2024

Iceland’s southern region has been plunged into a state of emergency following the fourth volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since December. The latest eruption, which began late on Saturday, has triggered powerful and fast lava flows, prompting the evacuation ..

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India-Seychelles Joint Exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2024’

March 18, 2024

In a significant step towards improving bilateral military ties with Indian Ocean island nations, an Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles on March 17, 2024, to carry out a joint military exercise named ‘LAMITIYE-2024′ with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). ..

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Human Gut Bacteria Aid in Plant Cellulose Digestion

March 18, 2024

A recent study published in the journal Science has shed light on previously undescribed human gut bacteria that play a crucial role in the digestion of plant cellulose. These bacteria, which are abundant in ancient and hunter-gatherer microbiomes but scarce ..

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EU Unveils Partnership with Egypt

March 18, 2024

The European Union has announced a landmark partnership agreement with Egypt, elevating the bloc’s relationship with the North African nation and unveiling a substantial funding package to support Egypt’s faltering economy and address shared challenges. The deal, unveiled during a ..

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Astrophysical Tau Neutrinos

March 18, 2024

Scientists from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory have announced a discovery of evidence for the elusive astrophysical tau neutrinos or ‘ghost particles’. Neutrinos are tiny subatomic particles that rarely interact with matter, making them challenging to detect. However, their ability to ..

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TM Krishna conferred Sangita Kalanidhi Award

March 18, 2024

Thodur Madabusi Krishna, a renowned Carnatic classical vocalist known for challenging conventional ideas about caste and gender politics in Carnatic music, has been awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award by the Madras Music Academy. The award recognizes Krishna’s powerful voice, ..

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