Day for Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations
- Every year on March 24, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and Victim Dignity is observed.
- It honours the memory of Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero, who was assassinated on March 24, 1980.
- Monsignor Romero was an outspoken opponent of human rights violations against El Salvador’s most vulnerable citizens.
Ashneer Grover launches cricket fantasy sports app ‘CrickPe’
- BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover’s Third Unicorn on 23 March 2023 launched a cricket-focused fantasy sports app called CrickPe.
- It is the only fantasy cricket app in the world where with every match, the actual playing cricketers, cricketing bodies, and real team owners win cash rewards, along with the fantasy game-winners.
Govt to introduce GPS-based toll system in six months
- The government is planning to introduce new technologies including GPS-based toll collection systems to replace existing highway toll plazas in the next 6 months.
- The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and charging motorists for the exact distance travelled on the highways.
- NHAI’s toll revenue is currently Rs 40,000 crore and it is going to soar to Rs 1.40 lakh crore 2-3 years.
Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope makes new discovery
- NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope made another out-of-this-world discovery: a giant red planet outside the solar system.
- The study is published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
- The planet is considered to be a “young planet” at only 150 million years old and that’s why the sky appeared turbulent.
- It also discovered clear detections of water, methane, and carbon monoxide.
26% of world’s population does not have safe drinking water: UNESCO
- 26% of the world’s population does not have safe drinking water and 46% lack access to safely managed sanitation, according to a report published by UNESCO at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York.
- The global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to double from 930 million in 2016 to 1.7 to 2.4 billion people in 2050.
MP CM unveils State Youth Policy and Youth Portal
- MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the State Youth Policy and a Youth Portal on 23 March 2023.
- He also informed that the State Level Youth Commission will be reconstituted by April 5.
- He also announced the implementation of Mukhya Mantri Yuva Kaushal Earning Scheme.
- Under this, an amount of at least Rs 8000 will be given to the youth every month on the basis of learning and earning.
India, UK hold joint maritime exercise ‘Konkan’ in Arabian Sea
- Konkan 2023, a joint maritime exercise, was conducted between the Royal Navy of Britain and the Indian Navy from the 20-22 March 2023, off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea.
- INS Trishul, a guided missile frigate, and HMS Lancaster, a Type 23 guided missile frigate, participated in this edition.
- The exercises covered all domains of maritime operations, air, surface, and subsurface.
Assam Rifles commemorates 188th Raising Day
- Assam Rifles- considered the oldest and most decorated Para Military Force of the country, celebrated its 188th Raising Day on 24 March 2023.
- Assam Rifles was raised on March 24, 1835.
- During 2022-23, three battalions received Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation and five Battalions received General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Unit Citation
RBI teams wins UTT-84th Senior National and Inter-State TT C’ships
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) scripted a 3-2 win over Tamil Nadu in the women’s final of the UTT-84th Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships in Jammu on 23 March 2023..
- Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) won 3-1 over Railways in the men’s final for its 26th title.
- The Tamil Nadu and RBI women played 21 out of 25 games.
PM Modi addresses One World TB Summit at Varanasi
- PM Narendra Modi addressed the One World TB Summit in Varanasi on 24 March 2023.
- He also dedicated and laid the foundation stone of various projects worth more than 1,780 crores rupees on the occasion.
- He laid the foundation stone of the Passenger Ropeway from Varanasi Cantt station to Godowlia.
- India will be the third country in the world where the ropeway is used for public transport.
Tamil Nadu Assembly re-adopts Bill against online gambling
- Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has re-adopted the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 (L.A. Bill No. 53 of 2022).
- The Bill was first adopted in the Assembly on October 19, 2022.
- This is the second time the Tamil Nadu Assembly has re-adopted a Bill returned by the Governor.
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day: 24 March
- World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed annually on March 24 to raise awareness about TB and efforts to end the global epidemic.
- This date marks the day Dr. Robert Koch discovered the bacterium that causes TB in 1882.
- It is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs.
- The theme for World Tuberculosis Day 2023 is “Yes! We can end TB!”
Amit Shah to chair Regional Conference on ‘Drug Trafficking’ on 24 Mar
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the Regional Conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ in Bengaluru on 24 March 2023.
- It is being organised to curtail drug trafficking through maritime route and stringent punitive action on drug traffickers resulting into zero tolerance.
- Representatives from 5 Southern States & three Union Territories will also attend the Conference.
Infosys announces Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s retirement from board
- Infosys has announced the retirement of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as Independent Director of the Board, effective March 22, 2023, upon completion of her tenure.
- She was appointed to the board as an independent director in 2014 and as lead independent director in 2018.
- She also served as the chairperson of the nomination & remuneration committee of the Infosys board.
Indian Army, Air Force conduct joint drills ‘Vayu Prahar’ along LAC
- Indian Army and the Air force jointly conducted a Multi Domain Air-Land Exercise Vayu Prahar along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern command in March 2023.
- The exercise enables coordination and rehearsal amongst various agencies for quick mobilization, transportation and deployment of forces within a theatre that can be executed across theatres.
India clinches both men and women titles of Asian Kho Kho Championship
- Indian men’s and women’s teams defeated Nepal to clinch the Asian Kho Kho Championships titles held at Tamulpur in Assam on 23 March 2023.
- Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary and minister U G Brahma distributed the prizes.
- The participating countries were, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka and host India.
MoD inks pact with BEL for Medium Power Radars ‘Arudhra’ & 129 DR-118
- Ministry of Defence, on March 23, 2023, signed two contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) worth Rs 3,700 crore, to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force.
- The first contract is for Medium Power Radars (MPR) ‘Arudhra’ for the Indian Air Force.
- The second contract, at an overall cost of approx. Rs 950 crore, relates to 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers (RWR).
Union govt launches ‘DigiClaim’ for claim disbursal through NCIP
- Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched National Crop Insurance Portal’s (NCIP) digitized claim settlement module ‘DigiClaim’ in New Delhi on 23 March 2023.
- It was launched under the ambit of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
- Under the module, claims will be disbursed electronically, which will benefit the respective farmers of six states.
Tourism Min to organize 1st Global Tourism Investor Summit in May 2023
- Under India’s G20 Presidency, the Ministry of Tourism will organize the country’s 1st Global Tourism Investors’ Summit (GTIS) in New Delhi from 17-19 May 2023.
- It will aim to attract investment in tourism industry such as Hospitality & Lodging, Eco-Tourism, Rural Tourism and others.
- A 100% Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the tourism and Hospitality sector is allowed under automatic route.
Union Min Sarbananda Sonowal launches Digital Platform ‘Sagar Manthan’
- Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 March 2023, launched the Real-time Performance Monitoring Dashboard ‘Sagar Manthan’.
- It is a Digital platform having all the integrated data related to the ministry and other subsidiaries.
- The dashboard will transform the workings of various departments by improving well-coordinated real-time information.
RK Singh to inaugurate National conference on ‘Biomass’ on 24 March
- Union Power & New and Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh will inaugurate the “National Conference on Biomass 3P – Pellet to Power to Prosperity” in New Delhi on 24 Mar 2023.
- It is being hosted by National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants (SAMARTH).
- The conference aims to foster an enabling environment to boost co-firing of biomass pellets in Thermal Power Plants in India.
UP govt and QCI launch Uttar Pradesh Gunvatta Sankalp in Lucknow
- The Government of Uttar Pradesh and Quality Council of India, on 23 March 2023, launched the UP Quality Mission (Gunvatta Sankalp) at Lucknow, U.P.
- It was inaugurated by Deputy CM of UP Brajesh Pathak and launched by the Minister of Cooperation J. P. S. Rathore.
- It aims to contribute to the state’s vision of becoming a knowledge superpower and adopting transformative digitalisation.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 31 road projects in Jharkhand
- Union Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 31 road projects in Jharkhand worth 13200 crore rupees on 23 March 2023.
- The projects include Varanasi-Ranchi Economic Corridor, double-decker elevated Corridor in Jamshedpur, and Bokaro-Jaina More-Gola-Ormanjhi Expressway were the few important road links under these schemes.
The UN 2023 Water Conference inaugurated in New York
- The United Nations 2023 Water Conference is being held from March 22 to 24 in New York, USA.
- It is the first summit on water in 50 years and is being hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands.
- The conference seeks to bring greater focus on water, which is a critical foundation for many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including health, food, gender equity and the environment.
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