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96th Academy Awards: Oscars 2024 Winners

March 12, 2024

The 96th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, celebrated the best in cinema for the year 2024. “Oppenheimer” emerged as the night’s biggest winner, taking home seven Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture award. Christopher Nolan’s ..

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Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign 2024

March 12, 2024

On March 11, 2024, the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, launched the fifth edition of the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi. The campaign, themed “Nari Shakti se ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

11. What is the theme of ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2024’ campaign? [A] Valuing Water[B] Jal Shakti se Vikas[C] Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti[D] Source Sustainability for Drinking Water Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Nari Shakti se Jal ..

A&N Conducts First All-Women Maritime Surveillance Mission

March 11, 2024

On March 8, 2024, coinciding with International Women’s Day and the 40th anniversary of INAS 318, the Andaman & Nicobar Command undertook its maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission. This historic event highlights the command’s commitment to providing equal opportunities and ..

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India Receives Prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award

March 11, 2024

India has been honored with the esteemed Measles and Rubella Champion Award for its exceptional efforts in combating these infectious diseases. The award was presented by The Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington D.C., ..

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NHAI and HLL Lifecare Collaborate to Assist Accident Victims

March 11, 2024

In a significant move to strengthen incident management systems and provide timely assistance to accident victims on national highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HLL Lifecare Limited, a Public Sector ..

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Resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel – Supreme Court’s caution

March 11, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar finds himself as the sole member of the Election Commission (EC) following the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel. This development comes at a crucial time, just ahead ..

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Election Commissioner Arun Goel Resigns Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

March 11, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Election Commissioner Arun Goel tendered his resignation on March 9, 2024, just days before the anticipated announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule. The sudden departure has raised questions about the functioning of the ..

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India Signs Free Trade Agreement with EFTA Bloc

March 11, 2024

Recently, India signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a bloc consisting of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is expected to boost economic growth, create job ..

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Cheetah Population in Kuno National Park Grows

March 11, 2024

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has recently announced that South African cheetah ‘Gamini’ has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur. This new litter brings the total number of Indian-born cheetah ..

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