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Where is Atacama Desert?

March 1, 2023

The Atacama Desert is situated in South America, spanning across a 1,600 km strip of land on the Pacific coast. This desert plateau is situated west of the Andes Mountains. It is the world’s driest nonpolar desert. It mostly consists ..

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What was Hyneria udlezinye?

March 1, 2023

Hyneria udlezinye was a prehistoric fish species that is of great interest to paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. This species lived around 360 million years ago during the Devonian period and was a predatory sarcopterygian. Its discovery has provided valuable insights ..

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Who are Bandi Singhs?

March 1, 2023

There are protests in Punjab to release the Bandi Sikhs, who are prisoners. The Bandi Sikhs are in jail for more than 30 years now. They have been imprisoned for various convictions. Who are Bandi Singhs? Bandi Singhs is the ..

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What is 1D Wormhole Corrosion?

March 1, 2023

Scientists have recently discovered a new form of corrosion known as the 1D wormhole corrosion. This type of corrosion is characterized by a wormhole-like 1D morphology that can serve as a mass-flow pathway. The discovery of this type of corrosion ..

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1,300 year-old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha

March 1, 2023

The Archaeological Survey of India recently discovered a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa near Jagannath temple located in Puri. The stupa was discovered during a mining operation. Khondalite stone is mined here. It is a metamorphic rock and was used in the ..

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8th Raisina Dialogue

March 1, 2023

The eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue is to be held in March 2023. PM Modi will inaugurate the dialogue. The Ministry of External Affairs is hosting the dialogue along with Observer Research Foundation. The dialogue is to be held ..

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India-UK Young Professionals Scheme

March 1, 2023

The UK Government recently launched the Young Professionals Scheme. Under the scheme, Indian nationals of age 18 years to 30 years can live and work in Britain for up to two years. About the scheme To avail of the benefits ..

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What are Clean Plant Centres?

March 1, 2023

The Indian government plans to establish 10 Clean Plant Centres to promote domestic production of crops like apples, almonds, grapes, avocados, and blueberries, which have seen an increase in demand for imported planting materials. They will be set up under ..

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Senior Mission Leaders’ (SML) Course

March 1, 2023

The Senior Mission Leaders’ (SML) course is being held in Tokyo, Japan from June 19-30 this year. The Union Home Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to nominate three candidates – one each from the military, police, and ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

41. Which city is the host of ‘International Bio-resource Conclave & Ethno-pharmacology Congress 2023’? [A] Mumbai[B] Imphal[C] Kolkata[D] Bengaluru Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Imphal] Notes:The ‘International Bio-resource Conclave & Ethno-pharmacology Congress 2023’ commences in Imphal. Union Minister Dr Jitendra ..