Page-13 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

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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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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