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World Tuberculosis Day

March 24, 2024

World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and the efforts made to eliminate it. It provides recognition to health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates in the fight ..

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Tata Cummins Inaugurates Hydrogen ICE Manufacturing Facility

March 23, 2024

Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL), a joint venture between Tata Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. USA, has inaugurated a new factory in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, to produce hydrogen-based internal combustion engines (ICEs) for medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Facility Details The ..

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PM Modi receives Bhutan’s ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’

March 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a 2-day state visit to Bhutan on Friday, amidst efforts by Bhutan and China to resolve their border dispute and Beijing’s attempts to establish diplomatic links with the Himalayan nation. The visit saw the ..

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Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program

March 23, 2024

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States entered into a trilateral security partnership called AUKUS to build nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The program, known as SSN-AUKUS, is a significant milestone in the defense cooperation between the ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 23, 2024

March 23, 2024

11. What is the name of the operation recently launched by India to evacuate Indian Nationals from Haiti? [A] Operation Meghdoot[B] Operation Shakti[C] Operation Raahat[D] Operation Indravati Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Operation Indravati] Notes:Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar ..

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Simon Harris: Ireland’s New Prime Minister

March 23, 2024

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

March 22, 2024

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

March 22, 2024

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

March 22, 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

March 22, 2024

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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