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Amul’s Fresh Milk Export
Amul, India’s largest dairy products brand, has announced the launch of four fresh milk variants in the United States market. This marks the first time that Amul’s parent company, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), will be exporting fresh milk ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
What are Meme Coins?
Meme coins are a unique category of cryptocurrencies that have gained significant popularity in the digital currency space. These coins trace their origin to the growth of meme culture on the internet and are often characterized by their lighthearted and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
New Digital Markets Act (DMA) Law
The European Union (EU) announced the launch of investigations into Apple, Alphabet, and Meta, marking the first probe under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) tech legislation. The investigations aim to determine whether these tech giants have violated the DMA, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Bima Sugam Marketplace
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved eight principle-based regulations, including the highly anticipated Bima Sugam marketplace, in its recent board meeting. The regulatory changes cover various aspects of the insurance industry, such as rural and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
‘Station Shiv Shakti’: Chandrayaan-3’s Landing Site
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name ‘Station Shiv Shakti’ for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander on the Moon. This decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on August 26, 2023, where he declared that the landing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Study Reveals Overestimation of Anaemia Prevalence in India
A multi-institutional study led by Dr. Anura Kurpad from St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, has found that previous surveys, such as the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), have overestimated the prevalence of anaemia in India. The study, which involved 4,613 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 24-26, 2024
11. Dachigam National Park, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT? [A] Jammu and Kashmir[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] Rajasthan[D] Gujarat Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir] Notes:Despite conservation efforts, Kashmir’s hangul deer, also known as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Election Commission of India’s Initiatives for Accessible Voting
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched several initiatives to ensure accessible voting for all citizens, with a special focus on elderly voters and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The ECI’s motto, “no voter is left behind,” underscores its commitment ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
UN Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence
On March 24, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The resolution, sponsored by the United States and co-sponsored by 123 countries, including Russia, China, and Cuba, aims to ensure that ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Package averting Shut-down
On March 24, 2024, US President Joe Biden signed into law a long-awaited $1.2 trillion funding package passed by Congress, keeping federal agencies running through September and averting a damaging partial government shutdown. Background The funding package, which represents the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs