Page-21 of Current Affairs - March, 2023

Inter-services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill: Key Features

March 16, 2023

The Indian government has introduced a new bill titled ‘Inter-services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill’ in Lok Sabha. The legislation seeks to empower the Commander-in-Chief or the Officer-in-Command of the inter-services organizations to exercise control over all personnel serving ..

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McMahon Line and the US’ Backing: Important Facts

March 16, 2023

Recently, two United States Senators, one Republican and one Democrat, introduced a bipartisan resolution in Congress, reaffirming the US’s recognition of the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and India in Arunachal Pradesh. The resolution also supports India’s ..

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Q+A: Smart Cities Mission

March 16, 2023

With the deadline approaching for the Smart Cities Mission in June 2023, the Central Government has urged the poorly performing cities to speed up their projects. These projects were supposed to be completed within 5 years of the city’s selection. ..

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India Venture Capital Report 2023: Important Findings

March 16, 2023

Bain & Company’s annual India Venture Capital Report 2023 reveals that venture capital investments in India saw a decrease in deal value of 33% from $38.5 billion to $25.7 billion in 2022. The report highlights macroeconomic uncertainty and recessionary fears ..

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IQAir’s Fifth World Air Quality Report: Key Findings

March 16, 2023

The fifth World Air Quality Report by IQAir shows that India is still facing a severe air pollution crisis. The report revealed that 39 Indian cities were among the world’s 50 most polluted cities based on PM2.5 levels in the ..

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Fact Sheet: Rapunzel Bacteriophage

March 16, 2023

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria and are found everywhere that bacteria exist. They are one of the most abundant and diverse groups of organisms on the planet, and they play a significant role in controlling bacterial populations in various ..

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Godlewski’s Bunting and the Species Boundary: Important Facts

March 16, 2023

The family Emberizidae consists of seedeaters with conical bills and is widespread throughout the world. Godlewski’s bunting is a species in the Emberizidae family that has an extremely large range, including China, Pakistan, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Siberia. Ornithologists ..

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Fact Sheet: Lake Sils and the Latest Human Endurance Record

March 15, 2023

Lake Sils is a stunning natural wonder in the Upper Engadine valley of Grisons, Switzerland. Named after the village of Sils im Engadin, the lake is a popular tourist destination and is known for its clear waters and surrounding mountain ..

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Sir Brian May: Important Facts about the Legendary Lead Guitarist

March 15, 2023

On March 14, 2023, Sir Brian Harold May was knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, becoming the latest musician to receive the prestigious title of “Knight Bachelor.” The honor was bestowed upon May in recognition of his significant ..

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Rwanda’s First mRNA Vaccine Production Facility: Important Facts

March 15, 2023

Rwanda has taken a significant step forward in its fight against infectious diseases by becoming the first African country to house a facility for manufacturing messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. The facility, spanning across 800 square meters of space, is capable ..

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