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PM inaugurates Development Projects in Odisha

On 5th March 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crores in Chandikhole, Jajpur district of Odisha. The projects span across various sectors including oil & ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 6, 2024

1. Recently, India’s first Green Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector has been inaugurated in which state? [A] Haryana[B] Uttar Pradesh[C] Gujarat[D] Rajasthan Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Haryana] Notes:Union Minister Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated India’s 1st Green ..

France Enshrines the Right to Abortion in Its Constitution

In a historic move, France became the first country in the world to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution on March 4, 2024. The decision was made through a special joint vote of the two houses of parliament, ..

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Tiger Woods Receives Top USGA Honor

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has been named the winner of the prestigious Bob Jones Award, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Golf Association (USGA). He was recognized for tremendous on-course achievements alongside an exemplary commitment to the game’s ..

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Chakshu: Digital Platform to Combat Fraudulent Calls and Messages

In a significant move to protect citizens from financial fraud, the Indian government has launched a digital platform called Chakshu. Developed by the Department of Telecommunication, this platform enables individuals to report fraudulent calls and text messages, creating a robust ..

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RBI Approves Interoperable Net Banking Payments for Merchants

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the nod for implementing an interoperable payment system for internet banking transactions. This move is expected to streamline the digital payments ecosystem in India, making it easier for customers to pay businesses ..

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Moody’s Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast for 2024

Recently, Moody’s, a prominent global credit rating agency, revised its forecast for India’s GDP growth in 2024 upwards from 6.1% to 6.8%. The agency’s decision reflects both global and domestic optimism in the country’s economy, driven by robust manufacturing activity ..

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Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre

The Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Electronics and Information Technology, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, recently announced that a ‘Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre’ will be established in the near future. It is expected to be established ..

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Supreme Court denies Immunity to Lawmakers in Bribery Cases

In a landmark decision on March 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) cannot claim immunity from prosecution in cases involving bribery for votes or speeches in their ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 5, 2024

1. Yars Missile, recently seen in the news, is an intercontinental ballistic missile developed by which country? [A] Russia[B] China[C] Israel[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes:Russia’s defense ministry confirmed a recent successful test of the RS-24 Yars ..