Page-6 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

Simon Harris: Ireland’s New Prime Minister

Simon Harris is an Irish politician who is the current favourite to become Ireland’s next Prime Minister (Taoiseach) following the surprise resignation of Leo Varadkar. Harris, 37, is currently the Minister for Further and Higher Education and has been a ..

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Pushpak: ISRO’s Reusable Launch Vehicle

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted its third mission involving the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) named “Pushpak” on March 22, 2024. The launch took place at approximately 7 a.m. from the Chalakere Runway in Karnataka’s Aeronautical Test Range ..

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International Day of Forests

Every year on March 21st, World Forestry Day or International Day of Forests is celebrated to increase global awareness about the crucial role of forests in sustaining life on Earth. The day is recognised as an effort to educate people ..

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World Happiness Report 2024

The World Happiness Report is an annual publication that ranks countries based on their happiness levels. The report evaluates various factors such as social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and the absence of corruption to determine the overall happiness of ..

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Sathiyan Gnanasekaran Wins WTT Feeder Title

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, an Indian table tennis player, emerged victorious in the men’s singles event at the WTT Feeder Beirut 2024 tournament held at the Al Kawthar Secondary School in Lebanon. Sathiyan, ranked 103rd in the world, defeated fellow Indian and ..

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BhashaNet Portal

The BhashaNet portal, a joint initiative by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), was unveiled at the Universal Acceptance (UA) Day event on March 21, 2024. This launch marks a ..

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Operation Indravati

Operation Indravati is an ongoing evacuation mission launched by the Indian government to rescue its nationals from Haiti, a Caribbean nation grappling with widespread gang violence and political instability. The operation, named after the Indravati River in India, aims to ..

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Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for Regulated Entities

Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) are industry-led bodies that play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining standards within a specific sector. In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released an omnibus framework for recognising SROs for its regulated entities. ..

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China’s Lunar Exploration Programme

China’s lunar exploration programme is a series of ongoing robotic Moon missions by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The programme incorporates lunar orbiters, landers, rovers and sample return spacecraft, launched using Long March rockets. It aims to study the ..

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World Water Day

Every year, March 22 is observed as World Water Day to raise awareness about the global water crisis and the importance of water. The day aims to inspire people to sustainably manage freshwater resources, address water-related issues and support the ..

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