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Indelible Ink for Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

March 7, 2024

As India prepares for the upcoming general elections in 2024, Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd (MPVL), the sole manufacturer of indelible ink, is working diligently to meet the unprecedented demand for this essential product. The company has received its largest ..

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Swiggy and IRCTC Partner to Deliver Food on Indian Railways

March 7, 2024

In a significant move to enhance the travel experience for passengers, online food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy has partnered with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to deliver pre-ordered meals on trains. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ..

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Kerala Launches India’s First State-Run OTT Platform ‘CSpace’

March 7, 2024

On March 7, 2024, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched India’s first state-run over-the-top (OTT) platform named ‘CSpace’ in Thiruvananthapuram. The platform, managed by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), aims to showcase award-winning films, short films, documentaries, and ..

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India’s First Underwater Metro Tunnel in Kolkata

March 7, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first underwater metro section in Kolkata on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The Kolkata Metro’s Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section is a groundbreaking addition to the metropolitan transportation network, marking the country’s first metro tunnel beneath a ..

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India to Expand Strategic Partnership with South Korea

March 7, 2024

During the 10th India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in Seoul on March 6, 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed India’s desire to expand its strategic partnership with South Korea into new areas such as critical and ..

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RBI Directs Card Issuers to Provide Multiple Network Options 

March 7, 2024

In a significant move to promote customer choice and fair competition, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued directions to card issuers, instructing them not to enter into any arrangement or agreement with card networks that restrain them from ..

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‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ Initiative

March 7, 2024

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through the Telecom Center of Excellence (TCOE), has launched the groundbreaking ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative to revolutionize infrastructure planning and management. The first outreach programme was held at IIT Delhi on March 7, 2024, under ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

31. Where was the India’s first underwater metro service inaugurated? [A] Kolkata [B] Chennai[C] Hyderabad[D] Bengaluru Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Kolkata ] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kolkata’s groundbreaking underwater metro train service, a milestone in India’s infrastructure. The ..

2023-24 El Niño – One of the Strongest on Record  

March 6, 2024

El Niño Peaks as One of the Strongest on Record The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced recenlty that the 2023-24 El Niño has peaked as one of the five strongest on record. Despite a weakening trend, the El Niño is ..

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RBI Pushes for Rupee Payments in Oil Imports

March 6, 2024

 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed India’s major state-owned refiners to press Persian Gulf oil suppliers to accept at least 10% of oil payments in rupees in the upcoming financial year. This move is aimed at promoting the ..

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