Page-4 of Current Affairs - March, 2024
Satellite-Based Toll Collection System in India
Recently, Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced plans to introduce a satellite-based toll collection system for the country’s highways. This innovative system aims to charge tolls based on the distance travelled by vehicles, directly deducting the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
How is China helping Sri Lanka’s economic recovery?
China, being Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral creditor, has recently pledged to assist in the restructuring of the island nation’s external debt. This support is crucial for Sri Lanka to maintain its $2.9 billion IMF bailout. Although China’s official stance on ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize Winner, Dies at 90
Daniel Kahneman, born on March 5, 1934, in Tel Aviv, recently passed away at the age of 90. His family, originally from Lithuania, had emigrated to France and later moved to Palestine after World War II. Kahneman received his bachelor’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India-US Tri-Services Conduct Joint Exercise “Tiger Triumph 2024”
India and the US have participated in military-to-military exercise, “Ex Tiger Triumph 2024,” involving their tri-services. The 14-day exercise, which began on March 18, 2024 aims to enhance interoperability, strengthen bilateral relations, and refine capabilities in humanitarian aid, disaster relief ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Thailand Passes Landmark Bill for Marriage Equality
Recently, Thailand’s parliament has approved a marriage equality bill, bringing the country closer to becoming the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex unions. The bill, which was more than a decade in the making, received support from all major ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 28, 2024
1. India Employment Report 2024, recently seen in the news, is released by which organization? [A] International Labour Organization & Institute of Human Development [B] Amnesty International[C] United Nations Conference on Trade and Development[D] World Health Organization Show Answer Correct ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
WHO Urges Action on Violence Against Vulnerable Women
The World Health Organization (WHO) in its recently released reports talks about women who are elderly and those with disabilities. It indicates that they are prone to a higher rate of abuse and that it easily gets masked from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
US and UK Sanction China Over Alleged Cyber Spying
US and UK uncover sanctions offered against hackers backed by the Chinese state over recent malicious attacks that took place. In order to counter cyber threats, the United States and the United Kingdom took coordinated action by imposing sanctions on ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs