current affairs march 2024

World Wildlife Day 2024, Date, Theme, History and Significance

World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on March 3, serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to protect and preserve the world’s fauna and flora. In 2024, this day draws particular attention to the role of digital innovation in wildlife conservation, underlining the theme “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.” This occasion is […]

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India and Nicaragua Sign Historic MoU on Pharmacopoeia Recognition

India and Nicaragua have forged a significant partnership in the field of pharmaceutical regulation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Pharmacopoeia recognition. This milestone agreement marks Nicaragua as the first nation in the Spanish-speaking world to recognize the Indian Pharmacopeia, showcasing the growing global recognition of India’s pharmaceutical standards. Key Highlights MoU Signing India’s

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MoSPI Signs MoU with ISRO on Urban Frame Survey using Bhuvan

In a significant move toward modernization, the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has partnered with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to digitize the Urban Frame Survey (UFS) using advanced Geo ICT tools and techniques through the Bhuvan Platform. Key Points of the MoU:

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DRDO Successfully Tests Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted two successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on February 28th and 29th, 2024. The tests, carried out from a ground-based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha, demonstrated the system’s capability to intercept and destroy high-speed unmanned aerial targets under various interception scenarios.

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Zero Discrimination Day 2024, Date, Theme, History and Significance

March 1 marks Zero Discrimination Day, a day dedicated to advocating for the right of every individual to live a life free from discrimination and prejudice. This global observance, initiated by UNAIDS, aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of discrimination and the importance of promoting equality, compassion, and respect for all. History of Zero Discrimination Day

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World Seagrass Day 2024, Date, History and Importance

Celebrated annually on March 1, World Seagrass Day is a vital global observance aimed at highlighting the importance of seagrass in marine ecosystems. Established by the United Nations General Assembly on May 22, 2022, following Sri Lanka’s resolution, the day underscores the urgent need for seagrass conservation. Introduction to Seagrass Seagrass, a flowering marine plant found along

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