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09 Mar 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Pak Punjab Gets First Sikh Minister in Ramesh Singh Arora

  • Ramesh Singh Arora (48), a legislator from Narowal, became the first from the minority Sikh community to take oath as a minister in the Punjab province of Pakistan on Wednesday.
  • A three-time Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Narowal, Arora took oath as a minister in the Cabinet of recently sworn-in Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaf Sharif, daughter of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The ceremony was held at the Governor's House in Lahore.
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ENVIRONMENT

Center Releases Regulations for Captive Exotic Wildlife

  • Center releases regulations requiring owners of exotic pets to register them with the state wildlife department under the Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024.
  • India, as a party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), has recently implemented stringent measures to regulate the possession and trade of exotic pets. The Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024, issued by the Union environment ministry on February 28, aim to enforce the provisions of the Convention and ensure the protection of endangered wildlife.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

IOC to Make Fuel for Formula 1 - First by an Indian Firm

  • India's largest oil company, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) will start manufacturing fuel used in adrenaline-pumping Formula One or F1, motor racing as it looks to expand its basket of niche fuels.
  • F1 fuel is essentially high-octane petrol and the standards are heavily regulated by global motor sport governing body Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) on various counts, including permissible additives and blending agents. IOC will supply fuel for all the motorcyclists from 15 countries that will participate in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship.

CRISIL Raises India's GDP Growth Forecast to 6.8% from 6.4% for FY25

  • Rating agency CRISIL on Wednesday raised its economic growth forecast for India in the next financial year (FY25) to 6.8 per cent from 6.4 per cent estimated earlier, citing higher growth momentum.
  • In its India Outlook report, it, however, said growth will moderate in FY25 from 7.6 per cent in the current financial year (FY24) as higher interest rates and lower fiscal impulse will temper demand and the net tax impact will normalise.

Piyush Goyal Launches 'e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi' to Ease Farmers' Warehousing Logistics

  • Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Commerce and Industry, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched the 'e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi' (Digital Gateway) of the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) in New Delhi.
  • This initiative is poised to become a cornerstone in India's journey to becoming a developed nation, 'Viksit Bharat', by 2047, with agriculture as its foundational pillar.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

India And South Korea to Boost Cooperation in New Tech and Semiconductors

  • India and South Korea discussed broadening collaboration into emerging fields like technology, semiconductors, green hydrogen, and professional mobility during their bilateral meeting in Seoul.
  • India aims to enhance its strategic partnership with South Korea by expanding cooperation into new and critical areas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced during the 10th India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting in Seoul. Co-chairing the meeting with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Tae-yul, Jaishankar highlighted the comprehensive and productive discussions held on various aspects, including defence, science and technology, trade, and people-to-people exchanges.
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SPORTS

Minister Hardeep S. Puri Inaugurates 5th ONGC Para Games

  • Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated the 5th ONGC Para Games, praising para-athletes for their unwavering determination.
  • The event took place at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi with the presence of Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, and senior officials from Oil & Gas PSUs.
  • 371 athletes, including 249 ONGCians, participating in the 5th ONGC Para Games across various sporting disciplines.

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa Defeats Nodirbek Abdusattorov

  • Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa defeated Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the sixth round of Prague International Chess Festival 2024 Masters to retain the fourth spot in the tournament. Abdusattorov remains as the sole leader despite the loss.
  • On the other hand, India's Vidit Gujrathi went down against Germany's Vincent Keymer from a winning position.
  • Gukesh D also lost his match against Mateusz Bartel of Poland. The Prague Chess Festival took place from February 27 to March 7 at Don Giovanni Hotel.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Opens 2 STPI Centers in Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi

  • Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated two Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) centres in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, marking a significant milestone in Kerala's tech ecosystem. Additionally, he facilitated an MoU between IBM and C-DAC to accelerate India's Processor Design and manufacturing capabilities for High-Performance Computing.
  • uring the Semicon India FutureDesign Roadshow held at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), the Minister highlighted the importance of semiconductor technology and its role in India's digital transformation. He emphasized the need for Kerala's participation in India's semiconductor journey under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi.
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DEFENCE

FRINJEX-23, The First-ever Joint Military Exercise between Indian Army and French Army

  • FRINJEX-23, the first-ever joint military exercise between Indian Army and French Army held in 2024. It was between the 7th and 8th of March 2023 at Pangode Military Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Both contingents consist of a Company Group. India was represented by Indian Army troops based in Thiruvananthapuram and France was represented by the French 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
  • The exercise's objective is to enhance inter-operability, coordination, and cooperation between both forces at the tactical level. It will involve establishing and operationalising a joint command post to secure an area for joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, setting up an Internally Displaced Population (IDP) camp, and moving disaster relief material. The exercise will strengthen India's defence cooperation with France, which is a crucial component of the overall Indo-France strategic partnership.

Indian Armed Forces to Conduct Mega 'Bharat-Shakti' Exercise in Jaisalmer

  • The three forces of India – Army, Navy, and Air Force – are going to conduct the biggest exercise called 'Bharat-Shakti' at Asia's largest field firing range located in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. PM Modi's Likely Visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Pokhran on March 12, 2024, to witness this show of strength by the Indian Armed Forces.
  • Bharat Shakti is a significant tri-Service exercise showcasing the firepower of the Army, Air Force, and Navy. The three Indian Services will showcase the capability of indigenously manufactured weapons and platforms during the exercise.
  • Only indigenous weapon systems developed in India will be included in this exercise.
  • Participation of Top Military Leaders Top officers of the three forces, including Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, will participate in the Bharat-Shakti exercise to be held on March 12 in Pokhran.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

"Dragon Ball" Creator Akira Toriyama Has Died

  • TOKYO — Akira Toriyama, one of the most influential and best-selling manga authors of all time, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68.
  • Toriyama died March 1 of a blood clot in his brain, his production company Bird Studio said in a statement on Friday. A funeral service had been held with only his family and a few relatives, it said.
  • The Japanese author is best known as the creator of the popular Dragon Ball manga series, which has fans across the world and spawned a well-known anime series, video games and films.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

PM Modi Presents the Inaugural 'National Creators Award'

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the inaugural 'National Creators Award' at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
  • The award aims to honour excellence and influence across various fields such as storytelling, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming.
  • It serves as a platform to utilise creativity for promoting positive transformations.

Zoya Akhtar, Asma Khan Honored at 'India-UK Achievers' Awards in London

  • Renowned filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian chef Asma Khan were honoured at the annual 'India-UK Achievers' awards in London.
  • Akhtar's acclaimed work in cinema and Khan's culinary contributions were celebrated during the event.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

NAMASTE Scheme: Ensuring Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers

  • The National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem or the NAMASTE Scheme is a testament to the Government's human-centric approach where no sanitation workers have to manually engage in the hazardous task of sewer and septic tank cleaning operations.
  • Jointly initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the NAMASTE scheme will be implemented by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) for a period of three years from FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) Signs an MoA with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore

  • The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore to establish the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED). With a focus on dam safety, ICED will provide technical support, conduct research, and offer academic courses.
  • The Ministry will fund the center with a grant of 118.05 crore rupees for infrastructure construction and modernization. The MoA duration is ten years or until the completion of the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase-II and III Scheme, whichever is earlier.

IIT-Delhi, University of Queensland University Collaborate for PhD Programme

  • IIT Madras Hosts Four-Day Long All India Research Scholars' Summit 2024. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) hosted the All India Research Scholars' Summit (AIRSS) 2024 from March 4 to 7, 2024. The event was organised by the Research Affairs Council of IIT Madras.
  • Researchers from various disciplines across India participated, showcasing the breadth and depth of research talent in the country.
  • The summit provided a platform to showcase and explore the latest advancements in various research domains, highlighting cutting-edge discoveries and innovations.
  • Participants had the opportunity to present their work through oral presentations, poster sessions, and product/prototype showcases, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration.
  • A key highlight was the Panel Discussion on 'Research and Development: Catalysts for India's Global Academic Standing', featuring eminent personalities from leading academic institutions.

IIM Kozhikode, Emeritus Jointly Launch New Chief Executive Officer Programme

  • The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) introduced the Chief Executive Officer Programme in India in partnership with Emeritus, an educational institution.
  • The new programme is a 12-month programme designed to facilitate high-level leadership development, help the learners understand geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts and equip them with the right tools and strategies to drive business growth.
  • The module has been designed to provide leaders with growth strategies, innovation, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making. 
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ART AND CULTURE

Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 Inaugurated in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh

  • Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur grandly inaugurated the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 at the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur on March 5, 2024. Chief Guests Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid graced the occasion as chief guests.
  • Anurag Thakur cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Kheloge Toh Khiloge' as the inspiration for organizing the grand event of Mahakumbh. The MP Khel Mahakumbh has become the biggest platform for players from the Hamirpur parliamentary constituency to showcase their talent.
  • After its two successful editions, Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 was inaugurated at the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur. In the first edition, 40,000 people participated, while the second edition saw 45,000 participants. The target for the third edition is the participation of 75,000 players.

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