Page-2 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

Katchatheevu Island Issue

March 31, 2024

Katchatheevu is an uninhabited island located in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. The island has been a subject of controversy and dispute between the two countries for several decades. It is currently under the control of Sri ..

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Over 5,000 Indians Trapped in Cambodia, Forced to Carry Out Cyber Frauds

March 30, 2024

Government of India has estimated that over 5,000 Indians are trapped in Cambodia, allegedly being held against their will, and forced to carry out cyber frauds targeting people back home. The fraudsters have allegedly duped people in India of at ..

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Kerala Government Challenges Governor’s Role in Lawmaking Process

March 30, 2024

The Kerala government has recently approached the Supreme Court, raising concerns about President Droupadi Murmu withholding assent to four Bills passed by the state without disclosing any reason, and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan withholding assent to seven Bills for extended ..

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India, Mozambique, and Tanzania Conclude Trilateral Naval Exercise IMT TRILAT 24

March 30, 2024

The second edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT 24) concluded at Nacala, Mozambique, on March 28, 2024. The week-long exercise, which took place from March 21 to 28, aimed to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability between the navies ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 30-31, 2024

March 30, 2024

1. Recently, where was the world’s first Om-shaped temple inaugurated? [A] Rajasthan[B] Gujarat[C] Uttarakhand[D] Uttar Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan] Notes:The world’s first Om-shaped temple, ‘Om Aakar’, inaugurated in Jadan, Rajasthan’s Pali district, spans 250 acres. Its Nagara ..

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Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024

March 29, 2024

The Environment Ministry of India has recently introduced new rules that make it more difficult for manufacturers of disposable plastic products to label them as ‘biodegradable.’ The updated Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024, now require that biodegradable plastics not ..

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Antarctic Circumpolar Current Responds to Global Climate: Study

March 29, 2024

A recent study published in the journal Nature has revealed that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), an ocean current connecting the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans, has been speeding up in recent decades due to a warming climate. The study, ..

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What is the T+0 Trading Settlement Cycle?

March 29, 2024

Recently, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have introduced trading in the T+0 rolling settlement cycle in the equity segment on an optional basis. This new settlement cycle allows for same-day settlement of trades, in ..

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