Page-8 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

Global Climate Report 2023

March 20, 2024

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its State of the Global Climate Report 2023, confirming that 2023 was the warmest year on record. The report highlights the alarming trends in various climate indicators, including record-breaking greenhouse gas levels, surface temperatures, ..

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ILO Report on Forced Labour Profits

March 20, 2024

Forced labour is a widespread issue that affects millions of people worldwide. According to a study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) released in Geneva, forced labour generates illegal profits worth $36 billion per year, a 37% increase since 2014. ..

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Agnibaan SOrTeD Rocket

March 20, 2024

Agnikul Cosmos is a Chennai-based, IIT-Madras-incubated space start-up that is set to create history by launching India’s first rocket from a private launchpad on March 22, 2023. The company’s first rocket, named Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD), will be ..

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Grok Chatbot

March 20, 2024

Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by xAI, a company founded by Elon Musk. xAI announced that it had made Grok open source, fulfilling a promise made by Musk a week ago. The decision to open source Grok came ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

1. Recently, Genetic rescue has been proposed to conserve the tiger population of which national park? [A] Ranthambore National Park[B] Vansda National Park[C] Mukundara National Park[D] Chandoli National Park Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ranthambore National Park] Notes:Genetic rescue is ..

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Liquidity Stress Tests for Small and Mid-Cap Mutual Funds

March 19, 2024

In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and safeguarding investor interests, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has directed asset management companies (AMCs) to conduct monthly liquidity stress tests for their small and mid-cap mutual fund schemes. ..

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Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG)

March 19, 2024

In a significant step towards preparing for the future of warfare, the Indian Army has established the “Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group” (STEAG), a first-of-its-kind specialised technology unit. The primary objective of STEAG is to conduct research and evaluation ..

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Putin Secures Fifth Presidential Term

March 19, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a resounding victory in the presidential election, extending his nearly quarter-century rule for another six years. The election has been widely criticized by Western nations and opposition groups as lacking democratic legitimacy. Despite the ..

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New Chemicals in Plastics

March 19, 2024

A new report published has uncovered the presence of at least 3,000 more chemicals in plastics than previously estimated by environmental agencies. The study, conducted by a team of European scientists and funded by the Norwegian Research Council, has identified ..

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Inter-State Transportation of Captive Elephants

March 19, 2024

In a significant development, the Central government has issued an order permitting the inter-state transportation of captive elephants through a Gazette notification. The move has been welcomed by festival organizers, particularly Paramekkavu Devaswom, one of the organizers of Thrissur Pooram, ..

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