Today’s Current Affairs: 11th Mar 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
CISF Raising Day 2024:
- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day is celebrated annually on March 10th. It commemorates the formation of the CISF in 1969.
- The CISF plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of India’s vital infrastructure and public sector undertakings.
Bichom becomes the 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh:
- Bichom, carved out of West and East Kameng, became the 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the district and laid the foundation of its headquarters at Napangphung.
NPCI ties up with Nepal’s Fonepay for cross-border merchant payments:
- NPCI International Payments (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has agreed with Nepal-based payment network Fonepay Payment Service, for cross-border UPI transactions between India and Nepal.
Indian Armed Forces To Conduct Mega Bharat-Shakti Exercise In Jaisalmer:
- India’s three armed forces, the Army, Navy, and Air Force will conduct the greatest exercise known as ‘Bharat-Shakti’ at Asia’s largest field firing range in the Jaisalmer area of Rajasthan
Poshan Pakhwada 2024 begins & to continue till 23rd March:
- Poshan Pakhwada 2024 began on 9 March and will continue till the 23rd of March. During the Pakhwada, mass sensitization and community activities will be held around the themes including Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi, dietary practices focused on sensitization around nutrition and health of pregnant women.
Goa signs MoU with IRCTC for rail-based pilgrimage scheme:
- The Goa Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with railway PSU IRCTC to ferry passengers under the ‘Mukhyamantri Dev Darshan Yatra.
