Page-11 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

India’s New Semiconductor Projects

March 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for three semiconductor projects worth approximately Rs 1.25 trillion. These projects are set to transform India into a global semiconductor hub, driving economic growth and fostering innovation in the country. The ..

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PM-SURAJ Portal

March 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ) national portal during an event organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The launch ceremony showcased the government’s commitment to prioritizing the ..

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Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)

March 15, 2024

The Department of Pharmaceuticals has notified the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024, which aims to curb unethical marketing practices by pharmaceutical companies. The code, which came into effect on March 12, 2024, prohibits pharma companies from offering ..

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FLY91: India’s Newest Regional Airline

March 15, 2024

India witnessed the launch of a new regional airline, FLY91, on March 14, 2024. The airline, backed by aviation veteran Manoj Chacko, was virtually flagged off by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. FLY91’s inaugural flight took off from Goa’s Mopa ..

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India Remains World’s Largest Arms Importer: SIPRI Report

March 15, 2024

According to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday, March 11, 2024, India continues to be the world’s largest arms importer, with Russia being the prime source of its procurement despite a declining share ..

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India’s Retail Inflation Eases to 5.09% in February 2024

March 15, 2024

India’s consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation eased to 5.09 percent in February 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Inflation Remains Within RBI’s Tolerance Range The retail inflation rate had previously eased to 5.1 ..

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Prasar Bharati Launches PB-SHABD service

March 15, 2024

In a significant development for the Indian media landscape, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati launched PB-SHABD, a news-sharing service designed to provide daily news feeds in various formats to media organizations. The launch event, held at the National Media Centre in ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

1. What is the theme of ‘International Day of Action for Rivers 2024’? [A] The Importance of Rivers for Biodiversity[B] Rights to Rivers[C] Water for All[D] Accelerating Change Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Water for All] Notes:Annually on March 14th, ..

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France Law to Legalize “Aid in Dying” in France

March 14, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to introduce new legislation that will legalize “aid in dying” for adults facing end-of-life illnesses. This landmark decision follows a report from last year indicating strong public support for end-of-life options in France. ..

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Nayab Saini Elected as Haryana’s New Chief Minister 

March 14, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as the Chief Minister of Haryana on March 13, 2024, amid a fresh political crisis in the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislature party swiftly elected Nayab Saini as ..

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