Page-3 of Current Affairs - March, 2023

Vaikom Satyagraha and its Centenary Celebrations

March 24, 2023

Vaikom Satyagraha was a nonviolent protest that took place from 30 March 1924 to 23 November 1925 in the Kingdom of Travancore, now part of Kerala, India. The protest was against the rigid and oppressive caste system prevalent in the region, which forbade lower castes, or untouchables, from entering not just the Vaikom Temple but ..

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Exercise Cobra Warrior

March 24, 2023

Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage-2000 aircraft have been participating in Exercise Cobra Warrior in the United Kingdom over the past three weeks. This joint training exercise has been taking place alongside six other Air Forces, including those from the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Singapore. This exercise involves ..

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450 MW Seti River-6 Hydropower Project

March 24, 2023

The Investment Board Nepal has granted permission to NHPC Limited, an Indian company, to conduct a feasibility study of the proposed 450 MW Seti River-6 Hydropower Project. The project will be built in the Doti and Achham districts of Nepal and aims to provide the country with much-needed electricity. NHPC’s involvement in Nepal’s Hydropower Projects ..

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Argentine-American Mathematician Luis Caffarelli Wins 2023 Abel Prize

March 24, 2023

The Abel Prize, named after Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel, is considered one of the highest honors in mathematics. The prize is conferred every year by the King of Norway and is awarded to one or more outstanding mathematicians. This year, the Abel Prize was awarded to Argentine-American mathematician Luis Caffarelli for his groundbreaking contributions ..

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G20 RIIG Conference

March 24, 2023

The G20 RIIG (Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Innovation Group) Conference will take place on March 23, bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world. The conference will focus on the theme of building a sustainable and circular bio-economy, and discussions will cover various topics related to this critical issue. What is ..

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What is Nemateleotris lavandula?

March 24, 2023

Scientists from the Australian Museum Research Institute, the University of Sydney, and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory have identified a new species of the genus Nemateleotris. The lavender-blushed dartfish, or Nemateleotris lavandula, was discovered in the western and central Pacific Ocean. What are Dartfish? Nemateleotris belongs to the bony fish family ..

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