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• Shaheed Divas is observed on 23rd March as a tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary.

Key Points

• There are a total of 5 Shaheed Divas (Martyr's Day) celebrated in India.
• The one of 23rd March is a tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary.
• This is because the three heroes of the nation were hanged to their deaths as they had sacrificed for the independence of our country.

The correct answer is Ashwani Kumar

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•  Mr. Ashwani Kumar, Partner at Victor Forgings in Jalandhar, was elected as the new President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on March 11, 2024.

Key Points

• Kumar is a well-known entrepreneur and exporter representing the engineering sector, with extensive experience in various key positions within renowned organizations.
• His vision focuses on enhancing the competitiveness of India's exports sector and expanding its global footprint.
• Kumar aims to prioritize exports at the national level in collaboration with stakeholders and work closely with the government to achieve this objective.
• With deep knowledge of international trade and a commitment to fostering growth and innovation, Kumar's leadership is expected to benefit the exporting community and help FIEO navigate challenges and seize global market opportunities.

The correct answer is 23 March.

Key Points

• The day honours liberation warriors Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar.
• They were executed in the Lahore Jail on March 23, 1931.
• Their cremation took place along the banks of the Sutlej River.
• The government of Punjab has declared a public holiday on the occasion.

Additional Information

• Martyr's Day is also observed on 30 January, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
• They were hanged to death for assassinating John Saunders, a British police officer in 1928.
• They had mistook him for British police superintendent James Scott.
• It was Scott who had ordered lathi-charge, which eventually led to the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.

The correct answer is Yes! We can end TB!

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• World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed annually on March 24 to raise awareness, eradicate the disease, and support those affected by TB.

Key Points

• The theme for World TB Day 2024 is "Yes! We can end TB," highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat the disease.
• Dr. Robert Koch discovered the TB-causing bacteria on March 24, 1882, leading to improved understanding, diagnosis, and treatment.
• The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease proposed observing March 24 as World TB Day in 1982, and it was officially observed in 1983.
• TB affects a quarter of the global population, with 5–10% of infected individuals eventually developing TB disease if left untreated.
• Good hygiene practices, wearing masks, and avoiding contact with infected individuals are crucial in preventing TB spread.
• World TB Day aims to unite governments, health organizations, and communities to end the TB epidemic by ensuring access to quality care for all affected individuals.

The correct answer is At the frontline of climate action

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• The event focuses on climate action and includes key stakeholders like the UN family, national meteorological and hydrological services, youth, civil society, policy makers, and the private sector.

Key Points

• World Meteorological Day 2024 is in partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a climate action campaign.
• The campaign aims to raise global awareness and mobilize society to take action against climate change.
• Launch Date for the campaign: 21 March 2024, featuring both television and social media channels, as well as a live stage event at the WMO headquarters.
• National meteorological and hydrological services, weather presenters, and media outlets worldwide are supporting the campaign.
• The campaign's message highlights the need for ambition, commitment, and action from both policymakers and individuals to maintain the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5° degrees Celsius.

The correct answer is G. Sathiyan

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• G. Sathiyan became the first-ever Indian to win a men's singles trophy at a WTT Feeder Series event in Beirut, Lebanon.

Key Points

• He defeated compatriot Manav Thakkar 3-1 (6-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-4) in the final.
• Seeded No.11, Sathiyan defeated Harmeet Desai and top seed Chuang Chih-Yuan on his way to the final.
• This marks Sathiyan's first men's singles success at a WTT event and his first singles title at an international ranking event since ITTF Czech International Open 2021.

Additional Information

• Xia Lian Ni won the women's singles title, defeating Suh Hyo Won.
• Ni, a wildcard entrant, dropped just one game on her way to the semifinal and defeated No.2 seed Chen Szu-Yu in the semifinal.
• In men's doubles, the Indian pair of Manav Thakkar and Manush Utpalbhai Shah finished second.
• They lost to Andy Pereira and Jorge Campos, the first pair from Cuba to win a WTT title.
• Diya Chitale and Manush Shah won the mixed doubles title by defeating Manav Thakkar and Archana Kamath.

The correct answer is Mahindra & Mahindra and Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL)

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• Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has partnered with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Ltd (ATEL) to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across India.

Key Points

• The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between M&M and ATEL sets a roadmap for creating an expansive EV charging network.
• The partnership aims to provide seamless access to the charging network for customers, covering aspects such as discovery, availability, navigation, and transactions.
• Electric vehicle XUV400 customers will now have access to over 1,100 chargers through this association.
• M&M's President - Automotive Division, Veejay Nakra
• M&M is actively collaborating with multiple partners to broaden the EV ecosystem and drive the adoption of electric vehicles.
• Adani Total Gas' Executive Director & CEO, Suresh P Manglani, stated that this collaboration will boost customer confidence in embracing EV technology as part of the energy transition, contributing to reducing carbon emissions and meeting India's climate action goals.

The correct answer is Bina Agarwal and James Boyce

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• Bina Agarwal and James K. Boyce jointly won the 2024 Global Inequality Research Awards (GiRA).

Key Points

• Agarwal is an associate researcher at CSH and a professor of Development Economics and Environment at the University of Manchester.
• Their work encompasses gender inequalities, environmental governance, ecofeminism, environmental inequalities, political economy, and the relationship between social inequality and environmental degradation.
• The GiRA aims to recognize researchers who have made significant contributions to understanding global inequalities from various disciplines.

The Correct answer is United States.

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• The first transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human was performed at Massachusetts General Hospital, marking a significant medical milestone.

Key Points

• The patient, Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old with end-stage kidney disease, is recovering well after the four-hour surgery.
• Slayman had previously received a human kidney transplant in 2018, but it began to fail, leading to his consideration of a pig kidney transplant.
• The surgery was led by Dr. Tatsuo Kawai, director of the Legorreta Center for Clinical Transplant Tolerance, and the kidney immediately began functioning after transplantation.
• The procedure represents a potential solution to the shortage of human organs for transplantation, with kidneys being particularly scarce.
• While this is the third instance of a pig organ being transplanted into a living human, previous cases involved hearts and resulted in the patients' deaths shortly after surgery.
• Researchers emphasize the need for further research to fully understand the effectiveness and safety of pig organ transplants, with the ultimate goal of making dialysis obsolete.

The correct answer is Last Saturday of March.

Key Points

• The Earth Hour is observed every year on the Last Saturday of March.
• It is a tradition to observe this day by switching off the lights for one hour between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
• This day was started as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007 by WWF and partners.
• The aim was to encourage individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off all non-essential lights for an entire hour symbolizing their commitment to the planet Earth.
• People from across the world had lit candles and celebrate unity.

Additional Information

• During the Earth Hour, nearly 2.2 million people turn off their lights as a sign of solidarity, globally.
• This hour showcases the need to take action on the pressing issue of global climate change.
• Earth Hour promotes awareness about environmental issues on a public platform.

The correct answer is India and Brazil

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• India and Brazil held their first-ever '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial dialogue, discussing cooperation in various key areas.

Key Points

• The discussions included expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals, technology, and counter-terrorism.
• The '2+2' dialogue involves the participation of defense and foreign ministers from both countries to address strategic, security-related, and diplomatic issues.
• India conducts '2+2' dialogues with other strategic partners like the US, Australia, Japan, and Russia.
• The US holds the oldest and most significant '2+2' partnership dialogue with India.