Page-8 of Current Affairs - March, 2023

Exercise Vayu Prahar – A Multi-Domain Exercise at LAC

March 24, 2023

In the midst of the ongoing stand-off between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Army and Air Force have conducted a 96-hour multi-domain air and land exercise, called ‘Vayu Prahar’, in the eastern sector. ..

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Guillotine Parliamentary Procedure

March 24, 2023

With the ongoing verbal battle and sloganeering between the ruling party and the opposition in the Indian Parliament, the Budget session is facing a potential washout. As a result, the Speaker is expected to use the guillotine procedure to ensure ..

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National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management

March 24, 2023

The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) was established in 2011 as a research institute to support the conservation, protection, restoration, and management of Indian coasts. Its vision is to promote sustainable coasts through increased partnerships, conservation practices, scientific ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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Siniyah Island and the Discovery of the Oldest Pearl Town

March 24, 2023

A team of archaeologists has made an incredible discovery on the Siniyah Island, situated in the Persian Gulf. They have found what is believed to be the oldest pearling town in the region. The discovery was made on the island ..

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