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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 9, 2024

11. Operation Kamdhenu, recently seen in the news, is launched by which state/UT to curb cattle smuggling? [A] Jammu & Kashmir[B] Delhi[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir] Notes:In March 2024, the Jammu and Kashmir ..

2023 Deadliest Year for Migrants: UN-IOM

The year 2023 has been the deadliest year on record for migrants, with at least 8,565 deaths documented by the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Missing Migrants Project. This tragic figure represents a 20 percent increase compared to 2022, underscoring ..

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Indian Navy Commissions INS Jatayu

The Indian Navy has taken a significant step towards enhancing its operational capabilities and maritime domain awareness in the strategically important Lakshadweep islands with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island on March 6, 2024. The new naval base, ..

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ISRO’s New Spaceport: What is Dogleg Maneuver?

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a new spaceport at Kulasekharapatnam in Tamil Nadu to efficiently launch payloads to polar orbits. This strategic location offers a significant advantage over the launch pads in Sriharikota, as it allows small ..

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India by the Creek: Festival Celebrating Dubai-India Ties

Dubai and India share a deep-rooted and dynamic tourism relationship, characterized by mutual cultural affinity and robust economic ties. To honor this enduring partnership, Dubai is hosting the India by the Creek festival from March 8 to 10, 2024. Organized ..

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Government to Divest 7% Stake in NLC India

The Government of India is set to offload a 7% stake in state-run lignite producer NLC India Ltd. through the offer-for-sale (OFS) route, which includes a green shoe option of 2%. The OFS is expected to rake in approximately ₹2,058 ..

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Jharkhand Introduces India’s First Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme

In a groundbreaking initiative, the state of Jharkhand has become the first in the country to launch the ‘Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana’ (Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme). Under this scheme, women who choose to remarry after the death of their husbands ..

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NDRF Collaborates with ITBP to Deploy Rescue Teams along China Border

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is partnering with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to deploy rescue teams in high-altitude regions along the India-China border. The initiative aims to prepare NDRF personnel for disaster response operations in the Himalayan ranges, ..

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Tamil Nadu Launches ‘Neengal Nalama’ Beneficiary Outreach Programme

In March 2024, the Tamil Nadu government launched the ‘Neengal Nalama’ (Are you fine?) scheme, a beneficiary outreach programme aimed at reviewing the implementation of flagship schemes and addressing the grievances of the public. The initiative was kicked off by ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 8, 2024

11. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) recently collaborated with which company to establish Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) in schools? [A] Meta [B] Google[C] Microsoft[D] Amazon Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Meta ] Notes:The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Meta partnered to ..