Page-5 of Current Affairs - March, 2024

Study Reveals Overestimation of Anaemia Prevalence in India

March 26, 2024

A multi-institutional study led by Dr. Anura Kurpad from St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, has found that previous surveys, such as the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), have overestimated the prevalence of anaemia in India. The study, which involved 4,613 ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 24-26, 2024

March 26, 2024

1. Dachigam National Park, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT? [A] Jammu and Kashmir[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] Rajasthan[D] Gujarat Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir] Notes:Despite conservation efforts, Kashmir’s hangul deer, also known as the ..

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Election Commission of India’s Initiatives for Accessible Voting

March 25, 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched several initiatives to ensure accessible voting for all citizens, with a special focus on elderly voters and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The ECI’s motto, “no voter is left behind,” underscores its commitment ..

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UN Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence

March 25, 2024

On March 24, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The resolution, sponsored by the United States and co-sponsored by 123 countries, including Russia, China, and Cuba, aims to ensure that ..

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Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Package averting Shut-down

March 25, 2024

On March 24, 2024, US President Joe Biden signed into law a long-awaited $1.2 trillion funding package passed by Congress, keeping federal agencies running through September and averting a damaging partial government shutdown. Background The funding package, which represents the ..

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World Tuberculosis Day

March 24, 2024

World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and the efforts made to eliminate it. It provides recognition to health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates in the fight ..

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Tata Cummins Inaugurates Hydrogen ICE Manufacturing Facility

March 23, 2024

Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL), a joint venture between Tata Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. USA, has inaugurated a new factory in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, to produce hydrogen-based internal combustion engines (ICEs) for medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Facility Details The ..

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PM Modi receives Bhutan’s ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’

March 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a 2-day state visit to Bhutan on Friday, amidst efforts by Bhutan and China to resolve their border dispute and Beijing’s attempts to establish diplomatic links with the Himalayan nation. The visit saw the ..

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Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program

March 23, 2024

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States entered into a trilateral security partnership called AUKUS to build nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The program, known as SSN-AUKUS, is a significant milestone in the defense cooperation between the ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 23, 2024

March 23, 2024

1. What is the name of the operation recently launched by India to evacuate Indian Nationals from Haiti? [A] Operation Meghdoot[B] Operation Shakti[C] Operation Raahat[D] Operation Indravati Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Operation Indravati] Notes:Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar ..

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