Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2023

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The recently released annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for 2021-22 shows that the farm sector employs a significant proportion of the labor force in India, at 45.5%.
Structural transformation in economics is the shift in labor force from agriculture to high-productivity sectors like manufacturing and modern services. It is expected to result in increased productivity and higher incomes.

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Compensatory afforestation is a program implemented in India to ensure that forest land diversion for non-forest purposes, such as industrial or infrastructure development, is accompanied by afforestation on an equal area of land.
According to the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), 45 percent of fund allocated by the Central Government for compulsory afforestation between 2017 and 2022 have not been utilized by Kerala.

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National Pharmacy Education Day is celebrated on March 6th, in honor of the birth anniversary of Professor Mahadeva Lal Schroff, who established pharmacy education in India.
The day was designated by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) – a statutory body under the Ministry of Health. A platform named Pharma Anveshan 2023 was launched , where academic research and the industry can exchange their findings. A digital job portal called the ‘One Stop-Non Stop’ was also launched.

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The South Korean military has introduced a concept known as the “Kill Web” in response to the escalating nuclear threat from North Korea.
This concept is a key part of Military Innovations 4.0, which seeks to utilize the latest AI technologies to ensure the country’s army can win a war with minimal casualties in the shortest possible time. It aims to employ a multi-layered integrated system that incorporates cyber operations, electronic warfare, and other tactics.

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The Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan – the flagship organization of the Youth Affairs Ministry – is organizing an event called ‘Yuva Utsav India @2047’.
The first level will be a one-day district-level programme and will take place in 150 districts. The aim of this event is to celebrate the power of youth in India and encourage young people to actively participate in the development of the country.

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has introduced the Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure.
It aims to provide standardized and real-time tracking of greenhouse gases. The new platform integrates space-based and surface-based observing systems to improve the measurement of planet-warming pollution and inform policy decisions.

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The High seas are areas situated beyond 200 nautical miles from coastal countries’ exclusive economic zones. They are facing various threats such as overfishing, illegal fishing, mining, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change.
After almost two decades of negotiations, countries have reached an agreement on ‘High Seas treaty’ to protect and sustainably use marine biodiversity beyond national boundaries in the high seas.

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Shab-e-Barat, also known as the Night of Forgiveness, is a significant Islamic event observed every year on the 15th of the Islamic month of Shaban.
It is celebrated throughout South Asia, Central Asia, and Turkey. Shab-e-Barat is believed to be a holy night when Allah is more forgiving, and sincere prayers can wash away sins. The night is also used to pray for departed and ill family members and seek mercy.

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The “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition, which features 26 repatriated Indian antiquities, will be displayed in the national capital.
This aims to raise awareness about the prevention of illicit trafficking of antiquities. The exhibition has been set up at the Khajuraho G20 culture group meeting. The exhibition includes the 12th century Dancing Ganesha, and the Yaksha, Amin Pillar from 2nd century B.C.

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India – US Commercial Dialogue and CEO Forum was held in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister and the Secretary acknowledged that the bilateral goods and services trade has almost doubled since 2014.
India and US also agree to launch Strategic Trade Dialogue, which will be led by Foreign Secretary of India and Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security in US Department of Commerce.