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Padma Awards for 2023

March 23, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Awards at a Civil Investiture Ceremony that was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan recently. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian awards of the country, and this year, 106 individuals were recognized ..

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IMF’s $3 Billion Bailout Programme for Sri Lanka

March 23, 2023

On March 20, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cleared a $3 billion-Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka, aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, safeguarding financial stability, and unlocking the nation’s growth potential. Sri Lanka defaulted on its foreign debt in ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 5-6, 2023 [Mock Test]

March 23, 2023

41. With respect to the National Financial Reporting Authority, consider the following statements: It is a regulatory body under Ministry of Finance. It is tasked to investigate audit of Listed and Unlisted companies with annual turnover not less than Rs ..

INS Sujata’s Visit to Mozambique

March 22, 2023

INS Sujata, a Sukanya class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, based at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, recently visited Port Maputo, Mozambique as a part of its Overseas Deployment from 19 to 21 March 2023. The purpose of ..

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Anti-Submarine Craft INS Androth

March 22, 2023

India recently launched the INS Androth, as part of an eight-ship series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). The ASW SWC was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata and is designed to conduct anti-submarine ..

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World Down Syndrome Day – Update (March, 2023)

March 22, 2023

Every year on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed to raise awareness about Down syndrome, advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome, and promote their inclusion and well-being. This day is significant because it marks ..

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Sajibu Nongma Panba

March 22, 2023

Sajibu Nongma Panba is a lunar new year celebrated by the followers of Sanamahism in Manipur. This year, it falls on March 22.  In this article, we will discuss the origin and observance of this auspicious festival. The Origin of ..

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Chetri Chand – the Sindhi New Year

March 22, 2023

Chetri Chandra, also known as the Moon of Chaitra, is a festival celebrated by Sindhi Hindus to mark the beginning of the Lunar Hindu New Year. This year, it falls on 23 March 2023. In this article, we’ll take a ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

41. When is the ‘International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’ observed? [A] March 18[B] March 21[C] March 23[D] March 24 Show Answer Correct Answer: B [March 21] Notes:The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is being ..

Gudhi Padwa – The Marathi New Year

March 22, 2023

Gudhi Padwa is a festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy by Marathi and Konkani Hindus. It marks the start of the month of Chaitra as per the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which usually falls between March and April as per ..

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