Today’s Current Affairs: 18th March 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: March 18, 2024
NATO’s DIANA Program
NATO’s DIANA Program: Finland has joined NATO’s DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) program, marking a significant opportunity for Finnish companies to expand globally. The DIANA program, established by NATO, aims to accelerate dual-use innovation capacity across the Alliance. It offers resources, networks, and guidance to companies for developing deep technologies. DIANA addresses […]
One Nation One Election : Committee Proposed Changes
One Nation One Election : Committee Proposed Changes The High-Level Committee on One Nation, One Election, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, has proposed significant changes to enable synchronized elections across India. One Nation One Election is a proposal to synchronize the timing of all elections in India, including those for the Lok Sabha, […]
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction : Event
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction : Event The Blue Leaders High-Level Event on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction took place in Belgium, encouraging nations to ratify the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty aimed at protecting the high seas from pollution, climate change, and overfishing. The BBNJ treaty commonly referred to as the Treaty […]
PM-SURAJ Scheme
PM-SURAJ Scheme: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ) national portal online aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society, with the Prime Minister as the Chief Guest. The PM distributed Ayushman Health Cards and Personal Protective Equipment to Safai Mitras(sewer […]
ETHANOL 100 : Launched
ETHANOL 100 : Launched The Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, launched ‘ETHANOL 100’. ETHANOL 100 fuel has high-octane rating, typically between 100-105. It proves ideal for high-performance engines, ensuring improved efficiency and power output all while minimizing environmental impact. ETHANOL 100’s versatility shines through, as it can be […]
Noctis Volcano : Massive Volcano On Mars
Noctis Volcano : Massive Volcano On Mars Scientists recently discovered a massive volcano on Mars, temporarily designated ‘Noctis volcano’, with the possible remains of a relict glacier at its base. Noctis Volcano is a newly-discovered volcano located just south of Mars’ equator, in Eastern Noctis Labyrinthus, west of Valles Marineris, the planet’s vast canyon system. […]
Pandavula Gutta : Geo-heritage Site In Telangana
Pandavula Gutta : Geo-heritage Site In Telangana Pandavula Gutta has been officially recognised as the sole Geo-heritage site in Telangana. “Geoheritage” is a generic but descriptive term applied to sites or areas of geologic features with significant scientific, educational, cultural or aesthetic value. Pandavula Gutta is a geological marvel older than the Himalayan hills. It […]
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test: According to a nationwide study, India is estimated to have 10.13 crore people with diabetes and another 13.6 crore people who are pre-diabetic. Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test is one of the most commonly-used tests to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) and to help manage diabetes. It […]
ULLAS Initiative
ULLAS Initiative: The Ministry of Education is set to conduct the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) initiative is poised to revolutionise education and literacy across the nation. It is done by fostering a learning […]