Page-21 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ Initiative

March 7, 2024

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through the Telecom Center of Excellence (TCOE), has launched the groundbreaking ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative to revolutionize infrastructure planning and management. The first outreach programme was held at IIT Delhi on March 7, 2024, under ..

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2023-24 El Niño – One of the Strongest on Record  

March 6, 2024

El Niño Peaks as One of the Strongest on Record The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced recenlty that the 2023-24 El Niño has peaked as one of the five strongest on record. Despite a weakening trend, the El Niño is ..

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RBI Pushes for Rupee Payments in Oil Imports

March 6, 2024

 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed India’s major state-owned refiners to press Persian Gulf oil suppliers to accept at least 10% of oil payments in rupees in the upcoming financial year. This move is aimed at promoting the ..

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India Amends FDI Norms in Space Sector

March 6, 2024

In a significant move to attract foreign investment in the Indian space sector, the government has notified amended Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms recently. The revised guidelines clear the deck for 100 percent overseas investment in manufacturing components for satellites, ..

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National Horticulture Fair 2024

March 6, 2024

The Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) is hosting a three-day National Horticulture Fair at its Hessarghatta premises on the outskirts of Bengaluru from March 5 to 7, 2024. The theme of the fair, “Nextgen technology-led horticulture for sustainable development,” ..

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Naval Commanders’ Conference 2024

March 6, 2024

The first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2024 commenced on March 5, 2024, with a powerful demonstration of the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities. The three-day event began with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh embarking at sea to witness ..

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Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and Fellowships

March 6, 2024

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will confer the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the years 2022 and 2023 to 94 eminent artists. The awards are given in various fields of performing arts, including music, dance, drama, ..

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Gevra Mine to Become Asia’s Largest Coal Mine

March 6, 2024

In a significant development, the Gevra mine of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Chhattisgarh is set to become the largest coal mine in Asia. The mine received environmental clearance recently to expand its production capacity from the current 52.5 ..

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