Page-14 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

A&N Conducts First All-Women Maritime Surveillance Mission

March 11, 2024

On March 8, 2024, coinciding with International Women’s Day and the 40th anniversary of INAS 318, the Andaman & Nicobar Command undertook its maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission. This historic event highlights the command’s commitment to providing equal opportunities and ..

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India Receives Prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award

March 11, 2024

India has been honored with the esteemed Measles and Rubella Champion Award for its exceptional efforts in combating these infectious diseases. The award was presented by The Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington D.C., ..

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NHAI and HLL Lifecare Collaborate to Assist Accident Victims

March 11, 2024

In a significant move to strengthen incident management systems and provide timely assistance to accident victims on national highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HLL Lifecare Limited, a Public Sector ..

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Resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel – Supreme Court’s caution

March 11, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar finds himself as the sole member of the Election Commission (EC) following the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel. This development comes at a crucial time, just ahead ..

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Election Commissioner Arun Goel Resigns Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

March 11, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Election Commissioner Arun Goel tendered his resignation on March 9, 2024, just days before the anticipated announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule. The sudden departure has raised questions about the functioning of the ..

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India Signs Free Trade Agreement with EFTA Bloc

March 11, 2024

Recently, India signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a bloc consisting of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is expected to boost economic growth, create job ..

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Cheetah Population in Kuno National Park Grows

March 11, 2024

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has recently announced that South African cheetah ‘Gamini’ has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur. This new litter brings the total number of Indian-born cheetah ..

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India Extends RoDTEP Scheme to Boost Exports

March 11, 2024

In a significant move to bolster India’s exports amidst global economic uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, the government has extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme to companies in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Export-Oriented Units ..

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National Cooperative Database

March 11, 2024

Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Cooperative Database and released the ‘National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report’ in New Delhi on March 8, 2024. The launch marks a significant milestone in the expansion and strengthening ..

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Sudha Murty Nominated to Rajya Sabha

March 9, 2024

On March 8, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Indian educator, author, and philanthropist Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. The nomination, which coincides with International Women’s Day, underscores the importance of ..

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