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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ECONOMY..................................................................................................................................................3
2. IMPORTANT NEWS – INDIA ....................................................................................................................8
3. IMPORTANT NEWS – STATE ..................................................................................................................24
4. IMPORTANT NEWS – WORLD ...............................................................................................................27

5. IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................................29
6. OBITUARIES..............................................................................................................................................33
7. REPORTS AND RANKS ............................................................................................................................34
8. AWARDS ...................................................................................................................................................35
9. BOOKS AND AUTHORS ..........................................................................................................................39

10. SPORTS NEWS .....................................................................................................................................39
11. SCIENCE AND DEFENCE .....................................................................................................................41
12. EXERCISES ............................................................................................................................................44
13. GI Tags ..................................................................................................................................................45
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1. ECONOMY
1. RBI has launched Utkarsh 2.0, the second phase of RBI's medium term strategy for
strengthening regulatory and supervisory mechanism. The Vision Utkarsh 2.0 - guide RBI over
the period 2023-25 are: Excellence in performance of its functions. Strengthened trust of
citizens and Institutions in the RBI. Transparent, accountable and ethics-driven internal
governance.
2. According to the annual report of Ombudsman Schemes, released by the RBI, the complaints
received under ombudsman schemes has been increased by 9.39 percent in 2021-22.
3. RBI has selected Six entities for the ‘Test Phase’ under regulatory sandbox for the theme
‘Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds’. Aim: To promote efficiency and bring
benefits to consumers.
4. The Reserve Bank of India has announced that first Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) would be
issued of amount Rs 16,000 crore in two tranches.
5. Kerala state government declared itself as the first state in the country to go fully digital in
its banking service.
6. The World Bank has projected that India’s economy would grow at 6.9% in FY23, compare
to 8.7% in the previous financial year (FY2021/22).
7. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a frame work for the adoption of an expected
loss for provisioning by banks, instead of an ‘incurred loss’ approach. Presently, banks are
required to make loan loss provisions based on an ‘incurred loss’ approach. Aim: To enhance
the resilience of the banking system. Adopting the forward-looking expected credit loss
approach to estimating loss provisions is likely to result in excess provisions as compared to
a shortfall in provisions.
8. Reserve Bank of Australia has announced that it will remove the portrait of the British
monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II from its $5 banknotes. The new currency notes of the $5 would
feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. The other side of the
note will continue to feature the Australian Parliament. King Charles III, who became British
monarch, is the head of state in Australia, NZ, and 12 other Commonwealth realms outside
the UK.
9. Union Budget for 2023-24 - Seven priorities: Inclusive development, Reaching the last mile,
Infrastructure and investment, Unleashing the potential, Green growth, Youth power, and
financial sector.
Funds allocated (in lakh crore rupees):
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➢ Defence Ministry: 5.94
➢ Road and highways Ministry: 2.7
➢ Railways: 2.41 ➢ Home Affairs: 1.96
➢ Agriculture and Farmer Welfare: 1.25
➢ Communications: 1.23
10. Reliance Retailer has become the first Indian retailer to introduce Central Bank Digital
Currency, also known as the digital rupee.
 The company has piloted the use of the Digital Rupee in one store in Mumbai.
 The launch of this facility was in collaboration with Innoviti Technologies, ICICI Bank, and
Kotak Mahindra Bank.
 The Digital Rupees was first introduced by the RBI on December 1, 2022.
 Initially, It is limited to Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar
11. SEBI strengthened the framework for Green bonds by introducing the concept of 'blue' and
'yellow' bonds as new modes of sustainable finance.
 Blue bonds: related to water management, and marine sector
 Yellow bonds: pertaining to solar energy
 Green Debt Securities: Debt securities are issued for raising funds that are to be utilized
for projects falling under certain categories.
12. The Reserve Bank of India will launch QCVM in collaboration with a few leading banks. QCVM
(QR Code-based Coin Vending Machine). To improve the distribution of coins.
13. The RBI decided to expand the scope of the TReDS platform allowing the use of insurance
facilities. TReDS (Trade Receivable Discounting System). To boost trade of receivables
increasing cash flows to MSMEs. TReDS is an electronic platform to facilitate the financing of
trade receivables of MSMEs.
14. The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections up to 10th February 2023 continue to register
steady growth with gross collections are at 24.09% higher than the gross collections for the
corresponding period of last year Rs. 15.67 lakh crore.
 Direct Tax collection, net of refunds, stands at Rs. 12.98 lakh crore which is 18.40% higher
than the net collections for 2022.
 It is 91.39% of the total Budget Estimates of Direct Taxes for F.Y. 2022-23.
15. The Reserve Bank of India increased its repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.50%.
Reason: Core inflation remained high
 The repo rate has now been increased by 250 (225 + 25) bps since May 2022 by the
panel.
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 RBI predicted the real GDP growth for FY24 at 6.4%, while growth for FY23 has been
pegged at 7%.
 RBI projected retail inflation at 6.5% (FY23) from 6.7% and 5.3% for the next fiscal
year.
 Other rates:-
 Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35%
 Marginal Standing Facility(MSF) : 6.75%
 Bank Rate : 6.75%
 Standing Deposit Facility : 6.25%
 Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) : 4.50%
 Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) : 18.00%
16. Second edition of the global hackathon -- 'HARBINGER 2023 - Innovation for Transformation'
has been announced by the RBI. Theme: Inclusive Digital Services.
 Aim: To develop solutions that have the potential to make digital financial services accessible.
 The RBI has invited innovative ideas in four segments. 1. Differently-abled 2. Facilitate
efficient compliance 3. Extend the reach of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) 4. Enhance
the scalability of block-chains.
17. EbixCash Limited financial corporation has become the first company in India to launch and
enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions for foreign nationals visiting India. It will
offer UPI services to international delegates attending the G-20 summit, being held in India.
This facility will be enabled across all other entry points in the country. It can be extended to
foreign travelers after physical verification of the Passport and Visa of the customers at the
point of issuance.
18. GST Council adopted the Group of Ministers (GoM) report on the GST Appellate Tribunal
with certain modifications.
 The GoM on Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals was set up under the chairmanship
of Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala in July 2022.
 Suggestions: The tribunals should consist of two judicial members. One technical member
each from the Centre and States, besides a retired Supreme Court Judge as president.
19. GBBC Digital Finance has joined the IOSCO as an affiliate member. IOSCO (International
Organisation of Securities Commissions). GBBC Digital Finance has joined the Affiliate
Members Consultative Committee, which is the 70th member of the committee. This
committee contributes to IOSCO policy and standards development. IOSCO is a global
organization that creates and advocates for global securities standards. It consists of 35
national securities regulators.
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20. The first G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under the G20 Indian
Presidency held from 24-25th of February in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
21. According to an analysis of the latest financial results of public sector banks (PSBs), Bank of
Maharashtra (BoM) has emerged as the top performer in terms of loan growth percentage
during the third quarter of 2022-23.
22. The RBI issued the final guidelines on Interest Rate Risk (IRR) in the Banking Book.
 Banks use this to measure, monitor, and disclose their exposure to IRRBB, which may impact
the capital base and future earnings of lenders.
 The current or prospective risk to banks' capital and earnings arising from adverse
movements in interest rates that affect their banking book positions.
 Excessive IRRBB: Risk to banks' current capital base and/or future earnings
23. Mobicule has launched the industry's first Asset Repossession Solution for banks and NBFCs
named 'mCollect Repossession module'.
24. Indian PM Narendra Modi and Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong witnessed the launch of the
crossborder linkage between UPI and PayNow. The launch was done by RBI Governor
Shaktikanta Das and MD of the Monetary Authority of Singapore Ravi Menon. It enables
residents of both countries to transfer cross-border remittances faster and more cost-
efficient.
25. New India Assurance insurance company has become the second domestic insurance
company to launch surety insurance bonds. Surety bond insurance acts as a security
arrangement for infrastructure projects and will insulate the contractor as well as the
principal. These bonds are legally enforceable tripartite contracts that guarantee compliance,
payment, and performance. The issuing insurer provides a guarantee, for a premium, in case
of a default in the execution of a project.
26. According to National Statistical Office (NSO), Rs 1,72,000 is the estimated annual per capita
(net national income) at current prices for 2022-23, showing a growth of around 99% from
Rs 86,647 in 2014-15. However, after adjusting for inflation (constant prices), the per capita
income has risen by approximately 35% from Rs 72,805 in 2014-15 to Rs 98,118 in 2022-23.
27. The World Bank will lend up to $1 billion to India to strengthen health infrastructure sector.
The lending will be divided into two complementary loans of $500 million each. The bank
will support India’s flagship Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
(PMABHIM) which was launched in October 2021. ➢ The loans will prioritize health service
delivery in seven States - Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu,
and Uttar Pradesh.
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28. The All India Home Price Index (HPI), released by the RBI, has recorded a growth (year-on-
year) of 2.79% to 302 in the third quarter (ended December) of 2022-23 as compared with
293.8, despite the rise in interest rates. On a quarter-on-quarter sequential basis, the index
rose from 298, an increase of 1.34%, from September 2022. The Y-o-Y movements in HPI
varied widely across the cities, ranging from a growth of 7.1% (Kochi) to a contraction of 9%
(Jaipur).
29. Signature US based bank has become the second bank in the country after Silicon Valley
Bank to shut down. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has been appointed
as a receiver, which typically means it will liquidate the bank’s assets to pay back its
customers, including depositors and others. The standard insurance amount from FDIC is
$250,000 per depositor, per bank, for each account ownership category.
30. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and UN Women India launched a new program named.
FinEMPOWER' on 8th March 2023. Note: It is a year-long joint capacity-building program
between BSE and UN Women to empower women toward financial security. BSE and UN 4 |
P a g e Women India collaboratively organized the 'Ring the Bell for Gender Equality'
ceremony to accelerate investment in women leaders and entrepreneurs at BSE. MD and CEO
of BSE: Sundararaman Ramamurthy.
31. The FinMin has tightened the definition of beneficial owners under the anti-money
laundering law, mandating reporting entities to collect information from their clients. Note:
Beneficial Owners: Any individual or group holding 10% ownership (earlier 25%) in the client
of a reporting entity. The reporting entities are banks and financial institutions engaged in
real estate and jewellery sectors. They also include intermediaries in casinos and crypto or
virtual digital assets.
32. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted an ‘Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC)’ status to
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). Earlier, it was classified as an
Investment and Credit Company (ICC). With the IFC status, IREDA will be able to take higher
exposure in RE financing. It will also help the company to access a wider investor base for
fund mobilization, resulting in competitive rates for fundraising.
33. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has received the approval from Securities & Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) to launch the rupee-denominated NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural
Gas (Henry Hub) futures contracts in its commodity derivatives segment. Earlier, NSE had
signed a data licensing agreement with CME Group allowing NSE to list, trade and settle
rupee-denominated NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas derivatives on its platform. NSE
MD: Ashishkumar Chauhan.
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34. According to the report, released by PhonePe and Boston Consulting Group, India's digital
payments market will more than triple from $3 trillion to $10 trillion by 2026.
35. Women employees constitute over 25% of the total workforce on average in the nationalized
banks in the country. The largest Public Sector Bank-- the State Bank of India (SBI), has 26.7%
women employees in their total staff strength. While Indian Overseas Bank has a maximum
of 36% women staff and the Punjab National Bank has the least 24% women staff strength.
36. The Centre has notified a hike in wage rates up to 10% under MGNREGS for 2023-24,
Haryana having the highest daily wage at ₹357 per day. Madhya Pradesh and
Chhattisgarh the lowest at ₹221. The wage hikes, which range from ₹7 to ₹26, will come into
effect from April 1, 2023. It is a flagship program aimed at enhancing the livelihood security
of households in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment.
37. The government has set a maximum rate of GST compensating cess on pan masala,
cigarettes, and other kinds of tobacco, with the highest rate tied to the retail sale price. The
cess rate was capped as part of amendments to the Finance Bill 2023. According to the
amendment, the maximum GST compensation cess rate for pan masala will be 51% of the
retail sale price per unit, from the current cess charge at 135% ad valorem.
38. NPCI has recommended an interchange fee of up to 1.1% on merchant UPI transactions done
using prepaid payment instruments (PPIs)– wallets/cards–with effect from April 1, 2023. The
charges will be levied on UPI payments of over ₹2,000 made to online merchants, large
merchants, and small offline merchants. However, on certain merchant categories, a lower
interchange starting from 0.5%, might be levied as per applicable caps.
2. IMPORTANT NEWS – INDIA

1. India has sponsored the proposal to designate the year 2023 as International Year of
Millets (IYM). It was accepted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 108th edition of Indian Science Congress. Theme
2023: Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment. The
inaugural ceremony hosted by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) at
its Amravati Road Campus.
3. Ministry of Rural Development under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural
Livelihoods Mission has launched the Prajjwala Challenge with an aim to invite ideas,
solutions and actions that can transform rural economy.
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4. The government of India has constituted 17 member, High Powered Committee (HPC) under
the chairmanship of Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. Reason: To discuss
measures to protect unique culture, language and employment of Ladakh.
5. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for
Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) have launched ‘SMART’ program. Scope for
Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals (SMART).
6. The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has approved the National Green
Hydrogen Mission with an initial outlay of 19,744 crore rupees. Aim: To make India a Global
Hub for production, utilisation and export of Green Hydrogen. Of the Rs 19,744 crore outlay,
17,490 crore for Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme (SIGHT)
programme.
7. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved Central Sector
Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme with an outlay
of 2,539.61 crore rupees up to 2025-26. Aim: For the infrastructure development of Prasar
Bharati i.e. All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD). At present, Doordarshan operates 36
TV channels including 28 regional channels and All India Radio (AIR) operates more than 500
broadcasting centres.
8. India hosted a special 'Voice of Global South Summit' virtually from 12-13th January 2023.
Theme: Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose.
9. The Indian High Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to

establish a Hindi Chair at Sabaragamuwa University, in Sri Lanka.
10. PM Narendra Modi launched the World’s Longest River Cruise-MV Ganga Vilas in Varanasi,
Uttar Pradesh. He has also inaugurated Tent City at Varanasi. It will begin its journey from
Varanasi to Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh. It will sail around 3,200 km in 51 days. It will
cover major cities of India and Bangladesh - Patna (Bihar), Sahib Ganj (Jharkhand), Kolkata
(WB), Dhaka (Bangladesh), and Guwahati (Assam).
11. The Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh has become a prime and safe habitat for the Indian
skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Indian Skimmers were sighted in the southern part of the
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (Andhra Pradesh) in a day during the Asian Waterbird Census-
2023. Indian Skimmer migrates to the Godavari estuary for feeding. It is found in the coastal
estuaries of western and eastern India. IUCN status: Endangered.
12. A ‘Soul of Steel’ challenge was launched in Uttarakhand that aimed to test one’s high-
altitude endurance. The general area of the expedition would be the Nanda Devi National
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Park. The challenge is an initiative of CLAW Global and is being supported by the Indian
Army. The idea behind Soul of Steel is pooling of skill sets and creating a challenge that will
unlock the human ability to survive, stabilise and thrive in high altitude areas.
13. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal launched the MAARG platform. Mentorship,
Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth (MAARG). The portal will facilitate
mentorship between startups and entrepreneurs across sectors, stages, and functions.
14. India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Panama to enhance
cooperation in the training of diplomat’s. Panamanian Minister has also joined the 17th
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Indore.
15. Minister of Youth Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur has launched the themes, logo, and website
of Y20 summit India. Themes: Future of Work: Industry 4.0, Innovation & 21st Century skills.
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability a way of life. Peace
building and Reconciliation: Ushering in an era of No War. Shared Future: Youth in
Democracy and Governance and Health, Wellbeing & Sports: Agenda for Youth.
16. PM Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express train that connects Secunderabad (Telangana)
with Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on 15th January 2023. It will cover a distance of
around 700 km in 8 hours and 30 minutes. It is the eighth Vande Bharat Express. The first
Vande Bharat train was launched in 2019, between New Delhi and Varanasi.
17. Earth Sciences Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India will be covered by Doppler
Weather Radar Network by 2025.
18. The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC
MACAY), New Delhi Municipal Council, and Ministry of Culture have organized 'Music in
the Park’ series under the name ‘Shruti Amrut’.
19. Kollam district was declared the country's first Constitution-literate district. It is achieved
through 'The Citizen', a Constitution literacy campaign. This campaign was jointly launched
by the Kollam district panchayat, the District Planning Committee, and the Kerala Institute of
Local Administration. Aim: To provide constitution literacy to 23 lakh citizens belonging to 7
lakh families in the district.
20. The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum started in Davos, Switzerland from 16-
20 January, 2023. The theme of the 53rd annual event is ‘Cooperation in a Fragmented World’.
A range of topics will be discussed at the 2023 meeting - New Energy, Climate Change, Jobs,
Travel and Tourism, Health, Tech, and Banking.
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21. The first G20 Health Working Group meeting has started at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
22. First Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting of G20 will be held
from 9th to 11th Feb Bengaluru.
23. The first Employment Working Group Meeting under the Sherpa track of the G20 will be held
from February 2 to 4 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
24. The first G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting under the G20
Indian Presidency has organized in Chandigarh.
25. The G20 foreign minister meet is scheduled to take place in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi in
March 2023.
26. The first G20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting under G20 India Presidency will be held
on 16-17 January in Pune.
27. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution has released ‘Endorsements
Know hows!’ guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media
platforms. Aim: To ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences. It also ensures that
they are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act 2019. Endorsements must be made
in simple terms such as "advertisement," "sponsored," or "paid promotion" can be used.
28. Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has organized a 5 km marathon named ‘Run for Life’ from
Pashupatinath Temple premises in Nepal.
29. Twenty-One unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar was named after Param Vir Chakra
awardees on January 23, 2023. He has also unveiled the model of the National Memorial
dedicated to Netaji, to be constructed on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep (earlier known
as Ross Islands).
30. The world’s first intranasal COVID-19 vaccine ‘iNNCOVACC’ developed by Bharat Biotech
International Limited (BBIL) in collaboration with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance.
According to the statement of the ministry, the intranasal COVID-19 vaccine is to receive
approval for the primary 2-dose schedule and as a heterologous booster dose.
31. Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has launched a massive District Outreach
Progarmme "Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0".
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32. Asia's second and country's first cable suspension bridge "Bajrang Setu" is being constructed
in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It will be completed by July 2023. This bridge is coming up next
to the famous 90-year-old Laxman Jhula.
33. Atal Innovation Mission and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have collaborated
with Intel India to bring a change in the education sector. They will embed future skills such
as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Tinkering in the formal curriculum.
34. India and South Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce 12
African Cheetahs annually over the next eight to ten years. An initial batch of 12 cheetahs
will be flown from South Africa to India in February 2023.
35. Election Commission of India (ECI) has hosted the 2nd International Conference in New
Delhi, the theme of Use of Technology and Elections Integrity. The conference was
inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar. Around 43 Participants from 17
Countries including Angola, Argentina, Australia, Croatia, Indonesia, Mauritius, Nepal,
Philippines, and Suriname have joined the conference.
36. The 30th National Child Science Congress was organized in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is being
organized at Science City. Focal theme: Understanding Ecosystem for Mental and Wellbeing.
The program is being hosted by the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology, the Gujarat
Council of Science City, and SAL Education.
37. 15th of the BRICS summit will be held in Durban, South Africa in August 2023. It was
announced by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov in a joint conference with Foreign
Minister of the State of Eritrea Osman Saleh in Massawa, Eritrea. The fifth annual BRICS
summit was held in Durban, South Africa in 2013. BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South
Africa.
38. Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched Geospatial
Hackathon to promote Innovation and Start-Ups in India’s Geospatial ecosystem. It was
jointly launched by the Survey of India, the Ministry of Science and Technology, IIIT
Hyderabad, and Microsoft India. There will be two sets of challenges - (1) Research Challenge
and (2) Start-Up Challenge.
39. Adani Group Indian organization has acquired the strategic Israeli port of Haifa for USD 1.2
billion. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. The Haifa Port is the second largest port in Israel in
terms of shipping containers and the biggest in shipping tourist cruise ships.
40. According to the latest data from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the
normalized Night Time Light (NTL) radiance in India has jumped to 43% in 2021 as compared
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to 2012. The night light is used by economists to track the economic growth of regions across
the globe. Bihar (474%), Manipur (441%), Ladakh (280%), and Kerala (119%) have shown
significant growth. While a good increase was observed in Arunachal Pradesh, MP, UP, and
Gujarat.
41. According to the research firm, Mercom Capital, the solar module manufacturing capacity of
India would reach approximately 95 GW by the end of 2025.
42. The unemployment rate of India declined to 7.14% in January 2023 (the lowest in four
months) from 8.30% in December 2022. This data was released by the Centre for Monitoring
Indian Economy (CMIE).
 The urban unemployment rate declined to 8.55% in January from 10.09% (December
2022).
 While the rural unemployment rate slipped to 6.48% from 7.44%.
 Unemployment was the highest in J&K at 21.8% followed by Haryana (21.7%) and
Rajasthan (21.1%)
43. NTPC hosted G20 international seminar on Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS)
on 5 February 2023 in Bengaluru.
44. MCL (Coal India Arm) has introduced drone technology through a web-based portal
'VIHANGAM' along with a drone and ground control system in coal mines. Aim: For
environmental monitoring, volume measurement, and photogrammetric mapping of mines
for digitalization of the mining process. This pilot project is at present operational at
Bhubaneswari and Lingraj opencast mines, Talcher Coalfields.
45. Union HM, Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of a ₹ 450-crore nano urea plant and
township of the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) in Deoghar, Jharkhand. It will
be the fifth nano urea plant in India. World's first nano urea plant in Gujarat. Nano urea
improves crop productivity, soil health, and the nutritional quality of produce.
46. Government has set up a task force under the aegis of the Fertiliser Association of India to
improve the quality of SSP fertilizer (Single Super Phosphate). To promote its use as an
alternative to Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP). The government is promoting the
combination of SSP and urea in a ratio of 3:1 in order to encourage its use among farmers.
47. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has signed an MoU with
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to collaborate on Technical Vocational Education and
Training (TVET) programmes. It will focus on Australian training standards. Focus area:
Automotive, allied health, mining, IT, cyber security, renewable energy, logistics, supply chain,
and water management.
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48. India, France, and UAE country announced a formal trilateral cooperation initiative in the
areas of defense, nuclear energy, and technology.
49. The first G20 Education working group meeting is organized in Chennai on 1st Feb 2023
Discussion topic: K-12 education, tech-enabled learning, and skill development.
50. Sixth edition of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI)
Leaders’ Meeting is being hosted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in
Lucknow. Theme: 'Integrating Emerging Technologies in Audit' Discussions topics: Artificial
Intelligence and Cyber Security, and concerns of digital technology.
51. The first meeting of the Youth -20 engagement group under India's G20 presidency is
organized in Assam. More than 150 Youth delegates from G20 countries are set to participate
in the meetings and Over 12000 college and university students too.
52. Minister of New and Renewable Energy (R K Singh ) has extended Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja
Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme by March 2026. PM-KUSUM was
launched in 2019. To add a solar capacity of 30,800 MW by 2022 with a total central financial
support of Rs 34,422 crore. PM-KUSUM consists of three main components.
53. Union Minister of Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship (Dharmendra

Pradhan) has launched the Yuva Sangam registration portal in New Delhi. To build close ties
between the youth of the North East Region (NER) and the rest of India under the spirit of
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
54. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the 'LiFE (Lifestyle for
Environment)' initiative of India for the adoption of energy efficient behavior can save the
world $440 billion in 2030. About 1/5th of the emission cut is required by 2030 to put the
world on a pathway to net zero emissions. LiFE initiative at introduced COP26 in Glasgow in
Nov 2021 by PM Modi.
55. According to the data Delhi 22%, Assam spent 20% and HP 19%, allocated a higher portion
of their budget expenditure on education. Among the big States, such as Chhattisgarh and
Bihar allocate 18.82% and 18.3% respectively.
56. The government has approved Namami Gange Mission-II with a budgetary outlay of
Rs.22,500 crore till 2026.
57. The Union Cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Vibrant Villages
Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with a financial allocation of Rs. 4800
Crore. The scheme will provide funds for the development of essential infrastructure and the
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creation of livelihood opportunities. Aim: To improve the quality of life of people living in
identified border villages.
58. India and Chile signed MoU for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied sectors
Main areas of cooperation: Agricultural policies for the development of modern agriculture;
Organic agriculture to facilitate the bilateral trade of organic products; Promote innovation
in the agricultural sector. Chile Capital: Santiago.
59. India and South Africa signed (MoU) for cooperation in the Disability Sector. South Africa
President: Cyril Ramaphosa.
60. India and Spain held discussions on various issues to collaborate such as digital
infrastructure, climate action, clean energy transition, and sustainable development. Spain
Capital: Madrid.
61. KAVACH-2023 the national-level hackathon, launched in New Delhi to identify innovative
ideas and technological solutions for addressing the cybersecurity and cybercrime challenges
of the 21st century.
62. IIT Kanpur has developed an energy-efficient cargo-based hyperloop system compressed
air-based pipeline system. For transporting coal and minerals, offering round-the-clock
monitoring with considerable savings in time and costs.
63. Aadhaar Mitra chatbot launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to
help people get an answer to their queries related to the Aadhaar card.
64. AIIMS-Rishikesh conducted a trial to test the feasibility of drones supplying medicines to
primary health centers or smaller hospitals by Vertiplane X3 drone.
65. The UAE and India have launched the UIBCUC (UAE India Business Council - UAE Chapter).
66. North India's first nuclear power plant would be set up in Gorakhpur in Fatehabad district,
Haryana. To generate 2800MW. The first phase will be completed by 2025 and the second
by 2028.
67. mPassport Police mobile application launched by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to
streamline and expedite the police verification process for passport issuance. The mPassport
Police App will cut the verification time period to 5 days.
68. The FSSAI, and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Hyderabad
(NIPER Hyderabad) signed a tripartite MoU Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports to create
nutritional supplement testing capacity in India. This will provide information & build
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awareness about the risks associated with the use of nutritional supplements. It also increases
the research opportunities in the clean sport & anti-doping domain.
69. India will host the Permanent Mission Roundtables at United Nations Head Quarter as Chair
of G- 20 and ahead of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Summit 2023 to be held in
New York. A roundtable titled 'Gandhian Trusteeship: A panel discussion on Sustainable
Lifestyles and Enduring Pace'.
70. Secretary (Telecom) and Chairman of the Digital Communications Commission, K.

Rajaraman launched the ‘IEEE C-DOT Certified Telecom Expert Program (ICCTEP). Aim: To
bring learning in the areas of Telecom, including 5G, Cyber Security, and Quantum
Communication. It was collaborated by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).
71. Jio-bp mobility solution provider has launched E20 petrol and became one of the first fuel
retailers in India to make E20 blended petrol available. E20 petrol: 20% blend of ethanol and
80% of fossil-based fuel. The government had advanced the target of E20 fuel from 2030 to
2025.
72. The government has formed a 16-member committee to draft the Digital Competition Act
after studying anti-competitive practices. The panel is chaired by Manoj Govil (secretary,
Ministry of Corporate Affairs). The panel will study the existing provisions of the
Competition Act 2002, and related regulations to deal with the challenges in the digital
economy.
73. National Council of Applied Economic Research released the report on “Making India a
Global Power House on Farm Machinery Industry. This study was sponsored by Mahendra
& Mahendra. Purpose: To analyze the non-tractor farm machinery industry from both
demand and supply side perspectives. ➢India’s farm power availability is at 2.49 Kw/ha in
2018-19.
74. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found Lithium mineral inferred resources (G3) of 5.9
million tonnes in the Salal Haimana area of the Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir. Lithium
is a Non-ferrous metal.
75. The government has launched a 'Khanan Prahari' mobile application and CMSMS (Coal
Mine Surveillance and Management System) web app. To report the unauthorized coal
mining activities and to curb illegal mining and take transparent action as an e-Governance
initiative of the government on the use of Space Technology. Minister of Coal, Pralhad Joshi.
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76. The Gender Balance Forum and the Women in Government Forum organized at the World
Government Summit, organized in Dubai, UAE country. Theme: Women in Government
Forum: Ready for Leadership: Shaping the Agenda for the Future. World Government Summit
2023: Shaping Future Governments Aim: To bring together thoughts of leaders from around
the region and the world.
77. The 12th World Hindi Conference held in Fiji from the 15th of February 2023. Main theme of
the conference: "Hindi - Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence" The 11th World Hindi
Conference was held in Mauritius.
78. President of India, Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress at ICAR-
National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack. ICAR-NRRI has developed India’s first high protein
rice, called CR Dhan 310 and NRRI has also released a high-zinc rice variety, called CR Dhan
315.
79. The third edition of the ASEAN Digital Ministers meeting approved the India-ASEAN Digital
Work Plan 2023 in New Delhi. The theme of the meeting: Synergy Towards a Sustainable
Digital Future.
80. India will receive its first hydrogen train by December 2023. It will run on heritage circuits
like Kalka- Shimla and later it will be expanded to other places. The Vande Metro (mini
version of Vande Bharat Express) is also being developed.
81. Union Minister for Environment, Bhupender Yadav launched the ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’
in Goa.
82. The Annual Meeting of Members of the River Cities Alliance (RCA) "DHARA" is being
organized in Pune from 13th - 14th February 2023. DHARA: Driving Holistic Action for
Urban Rivers. The annual meeting of the members of RCA is being organized by the National
Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with the National Institute of Urban Affairs
(NIUA). The event has strong synergies with the Urban20 (U20) initiative under the ambit of
India’s G20 Presidency.
83. The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the signing MoU between India and
Chile for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied sectors Main areas of
cooperation: Agricultural policies for the development of modern agriculture; Organic
agriculture to facilitate the bilateral trade of organic products Chile Capital: Santiago
84. The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India
and South Africa for cooperation in the Disability Sector.
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85. The IIT Kanpur has developed an energy-efficient compressed air-based pipeline system.
Reason: For transporting coal and minerals, offering round-the-clock monitoring with
considerable savings in time and costs. The cargo based hyperloop system was developed
by Professor, Bishakh Bhattacharya, and research scientists, Kanhaiya Lal Chaurasia and
Yashasvi Sinha. It will address challenges such as material loss, uncertainty in delivery time,
and air pollution.
86. The Central Water Commission (CWC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with IIT
Roorkee for the development of the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED).
The Centre will be developed under the externally funded Dam Rehabilitation and
Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and Phase III.
87. CJI D Y Chandrachud has launched the 'neutral citations' to ensure a uniform pattern of
citing the decisions of the Supreme Court. Earlier, the apex court had taken various steps to
implement a uniform, reliable, and secure methodology for identifying and citing
decisions in the apex court. Other initiative: Electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR)
project, which is aimed to provide free access to about 34,000 judgments to lawyers, law
students, and the common public.
88. The government is planning to set up 10 ‘Clean Plant Centres’ to boost the domestic
production of the selected crops. These centres were already established in developed
countries such as the US, Netherlands, and Israel. They will be set up under the
‘Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program’. It was announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union
Budget 2023-24. These centres will be established for fruit crops with a budget of Rs 2,200
crore in the next seven years till 2030.
89. The 18th UIC World Security Congress has been started commenced in Jaipur, India on
21st February 2023.
90. Hekani Jakhalu has created history by becoming the first woman MLA of the Nagaland
Assembly. She was announced the winner from the Dimapur-III constituency in the 2023
Nagaland Assembly elections.
91. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a digital platform -
Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC). It was established by Union MoS Electronics and
IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar. It is a faceless dispute-resolution mechanism that would make all
platforms (big and small) accountable to digital citizens.
92. Union MoS (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched
the VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian Diaspora abroad. Aim: To improve the
research ecosystem of India’s Higher Educational Institutions by facilitating academic and
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research collaborations between Indian Institutions and the best institutions in the world.
Eligible applicant: Should be NRI, PIO, or OCI. Must have obtained Ph.D/M.D/M.S degree
from a recognized University.
93. Government eMarketplace (GeM) has commemorated the success of “SWAYATT” initiative.
SWAYATT (Startups, Women, and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions). This
initiative aims to promote Startups, Women, and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions
(SWAYATT) on GeM. It was established by GeM in February 2019. Goal: To stimulate the
inclusion of diverse categories of sellers and service providers on the portal.
94. Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Singh Thakur
has launched Yuva Utsava - India@2047 in Ropar, Punjab. He has also launched the
Dashboard of Yuva Utsav. Aim: To promote youth power. In the first phase, Yuva Utsav is
being organized in 150 districts across the country till the 31st of March, 2023. Youth Affairs
Ministry is conducting ‘Yuva Utsav India @2047’ under its flagship youth organization Nehru
Yuva Kendra Sangathan.
95. Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has launched the first phase of the Safe City project in
Bengaluru, Karnataka. The project is an initiative to ensure the safety and security of residents
in Bengaluru, especially women. Phase-1 of the project features high-resolution cameras,
forensic vans, safety islands, and much more.
96. Deakin University (Australia) has become the first foreign university to receive the
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)'s approval to set up an
International Branch Campus in GIFT City. During Budget 2023-24, Finance Minister
announced that the World Class Foreign Universities and Institutions would be allowed in
GIFT City.
97. President Droupadi Murmu has launched the ‘Catch the Rain-2023’ as part of efforts to turn
the conservation of water into a mass campaign in the run-up to the monsoon season. The
theme of this campaign for 2023 is Source Sustainability for Drinking Water.
98. The SWAMIH Investment Fund has completed 20,557 homes worth ₹12,000 crore since its
inception in 2019. SWAMIH (Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing).
About SWAMIH Investment Fund: ➢ It was launched in November 2019. ➢ Aim: To complete
stressed and brownfield properties registered under Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
➢ SWAMIH investment fund is a government-funded initiative and it is managed by the
State Bank Group's SBICAP Ventures Limited.
99. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has prohibited sale of hallmarked gold jewellery or gold
artefacts without the six-digit alphanumeric hallmark unique identification number
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(HUID) after March 31, 2023. To protect consumers and enhance their confidence in the
purchase of hallmarked gold jewellery. It would ensure traceability and assure quality in gold
jewellery. The six-digit HUID number was introduced on July 1, 2021.
100. The 8th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be organized from 2-4 March 2023 in New
Delhi. The Dialogue inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and joined by the PM of Italy, Giorgia
Meloni as the Chief Guest. Theme 2023: Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence:
Lighthouse in the Tempest. It is a flagship conference of India on geopolitics and geo-
strategy. It is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with Observer
Research Foundation.
101. The first Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) meeting of the G20 is being
organized Gurugram, Haryana from 1st - 3rd March 2023.
102. NTPC has commissioned India’s first air-cooled condenser at the North Karanpura
supercritical thermal plant in Jharkhand.
103. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th International Dharma-Dhamma

Conference at Bhopal (MP) on March 3, 2023. Theme: Eastern Humanism for the New Era.
Aim: To bring together religious, political, and thought leaders from Dharma-Dhamma
traditions to ponder over building a philosophical framework for the emerging new world
order. Organized by: India Foundation in collaboration with Sanchi University of Buddhist-
Indic Studies
104. Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai has inaugurated the 23 rd Commonwealth Law
Conference in Goa, which is being held from March 5-9, 2023.
105. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has signed two MoUs with HTMi, and
Lamrin Tech Skill University. Note: NSDC and HTMi: It aims to provide certificates, diplomas,
advanced diplomas, and certification courses in hospitality trades to aspiring students.
106. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has installed a 200-meter-long
Bamboo Crash Barrier on the Vani-Warora Highway in Maharashtra. The highway
connects the Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts of the state. This Bamboo Crash Barrier has
been christened as ‘Bahu Balli’. Bahu Bali: The bamboo species used in the making of this
barrier is Bambusa Balcoa. It is treated with creosote oil and coated with recycled High-
Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE).
107. The Task Force report titled “Production and Promotion of Organic and Bio-fertilizers
with Special Focus on Improving Economic Viability of Gaushalas” was released by NITI
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Aayog. It suggested measures to make Gaushalas economically viable, address the problem
of stray and abandoned cattle, and utilization of cow dung and cow urine in the agriculture
and energy sector. It provides factual estimate of operating and fixed costs and other
Gaushalas issues.
108. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued
operational guidelines, that the government will provide financial assistance to eligible
agencies for undertaking initiatives for the promotion of Geographical Indications (GIs)
products. It can be extended to eligible agencies as 100% grants in aid for the promotion of
GIs. DPIIT is an arm of the commerce and industry ministry.
109. The Central Railway has achieved 100% electrification of its broad gauge network of
3,825 kilometers.
110. The second edition of 'World Food India-2023’ will be organized from 3-5 November
2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event will be organized by the Ministry of Food
Processing Industries. During the event, Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras outlined
pivotal elements of the WFI-2023 as Millets- ‘Shree AnnaThe Super Food of India’, Innovation
and Sustainability ‘Green Food’, White Revolution 2.0, making India an export hub and focus
on technology and digitisation.
111. The Ministry of Jal Shakti had constituted a Committee to identify 75 Water Heritage
Structure (WHS) in reference to 75 years of India's Independence. A total of 421 nominations
were received and out of which, Committee has recommended 75 water heritage structures.
It includes 5 WHS from Gujarat and 4 WHS from Andhra Pradesh. At present, there is no
central fund allocated/disbursed for the maintenance of these sites.
112. India and Australia signed an audio-visual coproduction agreement to offer

filmmakers financial incentives amounting to up to 30% of the expenditure incurred in the
respective countries. Australia is the 16th country with which India has a co-production
agreement. It would benefit mainly small filmmakers keen on shooting movies in that
country.
113. India and the US inked an initial pact on increasing private-sector cooperation in
the area of semiconductors. The two countries would facilitate business opportunities and
develop an ecosystem with a view to reducing their dependency on China and Taiwan. Both
sides have agreed to set up a semiconductor sub-committee, led by the Department of
Commerce for the US side and MeitY and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the
Indian side.
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114. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster
Risk Reduction (NPDRR) in New Delhi on March 10, 2023. Theme: Building Local Resilience
in a Changing Climate. It is jointly organized by the Home Ministry, National Disaster
Management Authority, National Disaster Response Force, and National Institute of Disaster
Management. It will comprise four Plenary Sessions, one Ministerial Session, and eight
Thematic Sessions.
115. The Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted the 3rd International Conference in
virtual format on 09 March 2023. Theme: Inclusive Elections and Elections Integrity.
116. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has inaugurated two-day G20 Flower
Festival has been being organized at Delhi’s Connaught Place for highlighting the vibrancy
of G20 members and guest countries. G20 countries like Japan, Singapore, and the
Netherlands participated in it.
117. Union Minister Narayan Rane launched the MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme. To
provide a roadmap to global competitiveness for the MSMEs of India. Under the scheme,
MSMEs will implement LEAN manufacturing tools like 5S, Kaizen, KANBAN, visual workplace,
and Poka Yoka.
118. MoS (I/C) Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh has informed in Lok Sabha that
REACHOUT is being implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences for capacity building.
REACHOUT: Research, Education, and Training Outreach. It is an umbrella scheme of the
following six sub-schemes: R&D in Earth System Science; International Training; Centre for
Operational Oceanography; Program for Development of Skilled manpower in Earth System
Sciences; Outreach and awareness; KRCNet; BCWC.
119. Union Minister Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Parshottam Rupala unveiled
the department’s annual publication, the ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022’. Total
milk production in the country during 2021-22 is 221.06 million tonnes. Top 5 Producing
States: Milk: Rajasthan (15.05%), UP (14.93%), MP (8.06%), Gujarat (7.56%) and Andhra
Pradesh (6.97%). Egg: Andhra Pradesh (20.41%), TN (16.08%), Telangana (12.86%), WB
(8.84%) and Karnataka (6.38%).
120. According to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

India can achieve energy independence by its 100th year of independence in 2047.
121. According to the report, published Global Commission on the Economics of

Water (GCEW), revealed that India will face a reduction of over 16% in food supply due to
water and heat stress in 2050. However, the report placed China at the top, where food supply
would be reduced by 22.4%, followed by South America by 19.4%. The water supply
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availability in India is between 1100-1197 billion cubic meters (bcm). In contrast, the demand
is expected to grow from 550-710 bcm in 2010 to 900-1,400 bcm in 2050.
122. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a DigiClaim, under the ambit of
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for claim disbursal through National Crop Insurance Portal.
Note: With the DigiClaim Module, insurance claims of over 1,260 crore rupees have been
disbursed to insured farmers of six states on March 23, 2023. The states are Rajasthan, Uttar
Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana.
123. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav
launched Aravalli Green Wall Project to green the 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill
Range in four states. He also unveiled the National Action Plan to Combat Desertification
and Land Degradation. Through Forestry Interventions and a FAQ on Agro-forestry
published by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education.
124. According to the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Report 2021-22,
Agriculture has the highest estimated percentage distribution of female workers. Nearly 63%
of workers are female in the agriculture sector at the pan-India level, followed by 11.2% in
the manufacturing sector. The government has incorporated several protective provisions in
the labor laws for equal opportunity and a congenial work environment for women workers.
125. Ministry of Textiles has issued PAHCHAN cards to 30.53 lakhs handicrafts artisans
and 30.90 lakhs handloom weavers across the country under the PAHCHAN initiative.
126. PM Modi addressed the One World TB Summit 2023 in Varanasi on the occasion of
World Tuberculosis Day (March 24). Organized by: Health and Family Welfare Ministry and
Stop TB Partnership. In March 2018, the PM called on India to achieve TB-related SDG targets
by 2025.
127. The second G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) meeting is organized in
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from March 28- 29, 2023. It is conducted under the theme
of Financing Cities of Tomorrow: Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable. The first G-20 IWG
summit was held in Pune (Maharashtra) under the presidency of India.
128. The First G20 Disaster Risk Reduction WGM under India’s G20 Presidency is held in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 30th March to 1st April 2023.
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3. IMPORTANT NEWS – STATE
1. Meitei community of Manipur celebrated Imoinu Eratpa festival. They regard the Imoinu
goddess as a goddess of wealth and prosperity.
2. West Bengal government has launched two programme named 'Didir Suraksha Kawach'
and ‘Didir Doot’. The programme will focus on 15 state government schemes, covering
various sectors such as food, housing, health, education, social security, income and
employment. ‘Didir Doot’, a mobile application has also been developed for people to
register their problems.
3. Odisha state government has inaugurated the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium,
the largest hockey stadium in the country. Rourkela is the second venue of the FIH Men's
Hockey World Cup 2023 after the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
4. Chhattisgarh state has celebrated the traditional Cherchera festival at Dudhadhari Math.
Celebrated on the full moon night of ‘Paush’ Hindu calendar month. It is celebrated in the
happiness of taking the crops to their homes after cultivation.
5. Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has inaugurated the 122 foot-high foot-high Sagol Kangjei
Statue at the Ibudhou Marjing complex at Heingang in Imphal, Manipur. Sagol Kangjei: It is
the name of the game of polo played in Manipur.
6. Rajasthan has become the first State in India to implement a blindness control policy to
ensure the “right to sight”. The prevalence rate of blindness was 1.1% in 2020, aimed to
bring it down to 0.3% through the policy. The State government would mandatorily run
keratoplasty centres for cornea transplants and eye banks in medical colleges.
7. Kanti Velugu initiative was launched by Telangana. It is considered to be the world’s largest
eye screening programme. It is a free eye screening programme.
8. Nagaland observed the 3rd edition of the annual Orange festival 2023.
9. Himachal Pradesh government is planning to make the state as the first Green Energy State
by the end of 2025.
10. The annual Ethnic Mamani Festival was organized at Historical Styangkung Village and
Chiktan Shagaran by the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF) and Ladakh
tourism department.
11. The Governor of Punjab, Banwari Lal Purohit inaugurated North India’s largest floating Solar
project of 2000kWp at Water Works in Chandigarh.
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12. Delhi government has inaugurated a “super site” and a mobile van to collect real-time
pollution data and tell its constituents. Delhi would become the first city in the country to
get a real-time source segmentation of air pollution. The project has been initiated by the
Delhi Pollution Control Committee in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, and TERI.
13. Captain Shiva Chauhan (Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps) has become the first woman
officer to be operationally deployed in Kumar Post (height: 15,632 feet) at the highest
battlefield in the world- Siachen.
14. Yaya Tso lake has been proposed as Ladakh's first biodiversity heritage site (BHS) under the
Biological Diversity Act. About Yaya Tso Lake: It is known as a bird's paradise. Location: at an
altitude of 4,820m in Ladakh. It is also one of India's highest breeding sites of the black-
necked crane.
15. Goa government has launched the 'Vision for All School Eye Health' program in partnership
with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and Prasad Netralaya.
16. Kerala government presented announced a road map for setting up green hydrogen hubs in
the coming two years. Location: Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. The Hydrogen produced
through the electrolysis of water is known as green hydrogen.
17. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his US counterpart Jake Sullivan launched the US-
India iCET and Innovation Bridge. iCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology). Aim:
To elevate and expand strategic technology partnerships and defense industrial cooperation
between governments and businesses.
18. The global business firm, BioAsia has selected UK as its country partner for the 20th edition.
Theme 2023: Advancing for ONE: Shaping the next generation of humanized healthcare. ‘O’
in ONE stands for One Health. ‘N’ in ONE stands for Next Generation Health. ‘E’ in ONE
stands for Equity. BioAsia 2023 will be organized from February 24 to 26 in Hyderabad,
Telangana.
19. For 2025, India was invited as the focal country at the Madrid International Book Fair. Spain
is the theme country at the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair.
20. Sri Lanka celebrated its 75 years of Independence from British rule on 4th February 2023
Theme: Namo Namo Matha - A step towards a century.
21. Bangladesh would receive electricity from Godda power plant of Jharkhand from March 2023.
750MW of power will come from the first unit of the Adani power plant in Godda in March
2023. Another 750 MW of power will come from the second unit of the Godda power plant
in April 2023.
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22. Strictest Anti-Copying Law of India has come into force in Uttarakhand. It is termed
as Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Prevention and Prevention of Unfair
Means in Recruitment) Ordinance 2023. Under this, a provision to impose a fine of 10 crores
rupees along with life imprisonment or 10 years in jail for the copycat mafia is there.
23. India's first "frozen-lake marathon" organized in Pangong Tso, Ladakh. The Indian army and
the Indo-Tibetan Border Police have been roped in to implement a "proper action plan" for
the event. The marathon is being called the "Last Run" to highlight the issue of climate
change.
24. The Telangana government launched India's first mobility-focused cluster, Telangana
Mobility Valley (TMV) during the first edition of Mobility Next Hyderabad Summit 2023,
Telangana.
25. Telangana Finance Minister, Harish Rao has informed, that the state government is planning
to enact the Clinical Establishment Act. Reason: To regulate the private hospitals in state.
Concern: Related to the private hospitals over irregularities and imposing hefty charges for
treatment. Aim: To improve facilities and provide corporate healthcare for the poor through
government hospitals. The State government was establishing a government medical college
in each district.
26. India's first "frozen-lake marathon" will be organized at the Pangong Tso, Ladakh on
February 20, 2023. The Indian army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police have been roped
into implement a "proper action plan" for the event.
27. India's first "frozen-lake marathon" organized at the Pangong Tso, Ladakh on February
20, 2023. The Indian army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police have been roped in to
implement a "proper action plan" for the event.
28. A Kerala temple, Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple (Thrissur district), has introduced a
lifesize motorized model of an elephant for performing rituals such as carrying
processional deities. The 11-foot-tall robotic elephant, weighing 800 kg and made of an iron
frame and rubber coating, was donated by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
India Mauganj, a tehsil of Rewa district, will be the 53rd district of state.
29. Yaoshang festival celebrated in Manipur from March 7, 2023 for five days. The festival is
celebrated by the Meetei who are predominantly Hindu and it is celebrated at the same time
as Holi.
30. Maharashtra state government will introduce the fourth women's policy. Aim: To give more
opportunities to women. State Government initiative: To introduce a rehabilitation scheme
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for those above 18 years old girls from the orphanage. To start a Hirkani Room(Kaksha) for
breastfeeding mothers at the police station.
31. Uttarakhand has become India's first state to launch the Resham Keet Bima scheme for
sericulturists.
32. A new initiative called 'beggar-free city' has been started in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
33. An Agri Legal Aid Clinic has been inaugurated in the Jangaon District of Telangana to
provide benefits to the farmer community. It was inaugurated by Supreme Court Judge
Justice V. Ramasubramanian. It is a Joint initiative of Telangana Legal Services Authority with
technical support from NALSAR University of Law, and an NGO, Legal Empowerment and
Assistance for Farmers Society. Aim: To educate farmers on various agricultural legislations,
Welfare Schemes, rights etc
34. Tamil Nadu has notified Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary as the 18th wildlife sanctuary in
the state. It is spread over 80,567 hectares in the forest areas of Anthiyur and
Gobichettipalayam taluks in Erode district. It is close to Malai Mahadeshwara wildlife
sanctuary, BRT Wildlife Sanctuary, and Cauvery wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka. It also acts as
a connecting point between Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve and Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary.
35. Rajasthan becomes the first state in India to pass the 'Right to Health (RTH) Bill'. Under this
bill, private hospitals will not be able to charge emergency patients and will be compensated
by the state. Free healthcare services including diagnostics, drugs, emergency transport,
emergency care, and procedure will be provided at public institutions.
4. IMPORTANT NEWS – WORLD

1. India has assumed the chairmanship of the plenary of the Wassenaar Arrangement for one
year on 1st Jan, 2023. At the 26th annual plenary, Eoin O’Leary (Ireland’s ambassador) has
handed over the chairmanship to Jaideep Mazumdar (India’s ambassador). India joined the
Wassenaar Arrangement in December 2017 as 42nd participating state. The Wassenaar
Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and
Technologies.
2. India will take charge of the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) in Bangkok, Thailand from
January 2023. Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh will take over the charge of Secretary General of the
Union for a tenure of four years. The APPU is an intergovernmental organization of 32-
member countries of the Asian-Pacific region
3. Croatia has adopted the euro as its currency and become the 20th member of the eurozone.
Croatia has entered the EU in 2013. It becomes the 27th country to join the Schengen area.
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Schengen Area: It is an area that comprises 27 European countries that have abolished all
passports and border control at their respective mutual borders.
4. According to the Nikkei Asia report, India has surpassed Japan to become the third-largest
auto market for the first time. India's sales of new vehicles totalled at least 4.25 million units,
4.2 million sold in Japan. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, New
vehicles delivered in India totalled 4.13 million between January and November 2022. China
has topped the list, followed by US.
5. Swedish government-owned mining corporation LKAB has discovered more than one million
tonnes of rare earth oxides in the northern area of Sweden. This is the largest known deposit
in Europe. Currently, no rare earths are mined in Europe and it mostly imports them from
other regions. Almost 98 per cent of rare earths used by the European Union were sent by
China.
6. Four Indian companies have been featured in the list of the world’s top 10 most valuable IT
service brands list, released by Brand Finance’s rankings for 2023. Four Indian companies are
TCS (2), Infosys (3), HCLTech (8), and Wipro (9).
7. According to the report, released by the Dealroom and London & Partners, India ranked 4th
globally with USD $24.1$ billion worth of venture capital (VC) investments in 2022.
8. Brazil government has declared a medical emergency in the Yanomami territory, after the
reports of children dying of malnutrition and other diseases caused by illegal gold mining.
9. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) had designated
the historic center of Odesa as a World Heritage in Danger site, located in Ukraine.
10. According to the latest report, released by TomTom, Bengaluru Indian city’s traffic has made
it the second slowest place to drive through in the world in 2022 with about half an hour of
travel time by road to cover 10 km. While London ranks first with an average of 36 minutes
and 20 seconds to travel 10 km in 2022. Dublin (Ireland), Sapporo (Japan's town), and Milan
(Italy) rank third, fourth, and fifth respectively.
11. India and European Union (EU) formed three working groups under the Trade and
Technology Council (TTC). The working group will cover critical issues, such as:
 Strategic technologies, digital governance, and connectivity
 Green and clean energy technologies
 Trade, investment, and resilient value chains
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12. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Ocean Cleanup non –profit environment organization to
eliminate plastic pollution in oceans and rivers around the globe.
13. According to the WHO Global Report on Sodium Intake Reduction, two million deaths can
be prevented by 2025 and seven million by 2030 if policies recommended by WHO to reduce
sodium intake are implemented. The world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing
sodium intake by 30% by 2025. The global average salt intake is estimated to be 10.8 grams
per day (more than double the WHO recommendation of fewer than 5 grams of salt per day
(one teaspoon)).
14. The US has formally recognized the McMahon Line as the international boundary between
India’s Arunachal Pradesh and China.
15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly
inaugurated the India-Bangladesh friendship diesel pipeline.
16. UAE Food Bank launched an initiative to distribute three million meals and food parcels to
disadvantaged individuals and families during Ramadan.
17. UAE has launched its National Genome Strategy to provide a comprehensive legislative and
governance framework to support the development and implementation of genomic
programs.
18. According to UN World Water Development Report 2023, About 26% of the world's
population does not have safe drinking water, and 46% lack access to safely managed
sanitation. Note: Between 2-3 billion, people experience water shortages for at least 1 month
per year. This poses severe risks to livelihoods and access to electricity. The global urban
population facing water scarcity is projected to double from 930 million (2016) to 1.7 -2.4
billion (2050).
5. IMPORTANT DAYS
1. January 4 - World Braille Day. The birth anniversary of Louis Braille(1809)
2. January 9 - Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. To celebrate the day when Gandhi Ji returned from South
Africa to India. The 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, or NRI Day conducted in Indore, Madhya
Pradesh. Theme: “Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal.”
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3. January 10 - World Hindi Day. Theme: "Hindi – Traditional Knowledge to Artificial
Intelligence". Hindi was spoken for the first time in the United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA). The 12th World Hindi Conference will be organised in Fiji (Suva Capital).
4. January 12 - National Youth Day. PM inaugurated the festival in Huballi, Karnataka. The
theme “Viksit Yuva – Viksit Bharat (Developed Youth – Developed India).
5. January 16 - National Startup Day. In 2022, PM Modi designated this day as National Startup
Day.
6. January 23 - Parakram Diwas on to mark the birth of Indian freedom fighter, Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose.
7. January 24 – UNESCO, International Day of Education.
8. January 26 - India observed its 74th Republic Day. Theme: Jan Bhagidari. Chief Guest: Abdel
Fattah El-Sisi (Egyptian President). For the first time, 21-gun salute was given with 105-mm
Indian Field Guns, replacing the vintage 25-pounder gun. Female BSF camel riders
participated in the parade showcasing women's empowerment. The Naval contingent of 144
young sailors was led by women officer Lieutenant Commander Disha Amrith.
9. January 30 - World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. Theme: Act Now. Act Together.
Invest in Neglected Tropical Diseases.
10. February 2 - World Wetlands Day. Theme 2023: It's Time for Wetlands Restoration.
11. February 6 - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Theme
2023: Partnership with Men and Boys to transform Social and gender Norms to End FGM.
12. February 10 – World Pulses Day. Theme 2023- Pulses for a sustainable future.
13. February 11 – World Unani Day. Theme 2023 – Unani Medicine for Public Health.
14. February 11 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Theme 2023 – IDEAS
(Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance, Sustain).
15. February 12 – National Productivity Day. Theme 2022 – A chance to set goals.
16. February 13 – World Radio Day. Theme 2023 – Radio and Peace.
17. February 19 - 8th edition of the Soil Health Card Day. In 2015, PM Modi has launched this
scheme in Rajasthan.
18. February 20 - World Day of Social Justice. Theme 2023: Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing
Opportunities for Social Justice.
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19. February 21 International Mother Language Day. Theme 2023: Multilingual education - a
necessity to transform education. First initiated by Bangladesh and it was accepted at the
UNESCO General Conference held in 1999.
20. February 28 - National Science Day. Theme 2023: Global Science for Global Wellness.
C.V. Raman for discovering the Raman Effect. Note: Sir C V Raman received the Nobel Prize
in 1930.
21. March 3 - World Wildlife Day 2023. Theme 2023: Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation. The
68th session of the UNGA has designated March 3 as World Wildlife Day on December 20,
2013.
22. March 7 - Jan Aushadhi Diwas. Theme 2023: Jan Aushadhi – Sasti bhi Acchi bhi.
23. March 4 - National Safety Day. The theme: ‘Our Aim – Zero Harm’.
24. March 4 - National Security Day. Theme: Nurture young minds – Develop safety culture
25. March 8 - International Women's Day. Theme: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for
gender equality.
26. No Smoking Day is observed on the second Wednesday of March. Theme: “Stopping
smoking improves your brain health".
27. March 16 - National Vaccination Day. Theme for 2023 has not been announced by the
Ministry of Health.
28. March 20 - World Oral Health Day. Theme: 'Be Proud of Your Mouth,' which is the same
theme used for the past three years.
29. March 22 - World Water day. UNGA adopted World Water Day in 1992. Theme:
"Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis." In 2015, the world was
committed to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 as part of the 2030 agenda. A promise
to provide safely managed water and sanitation by 2030. The report is published on World
Water Day every year.
30. March 23 - World Meteorological Day. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950.
Theme: The future of weather, climate, and water across generations.
31. March 24 - World Tuberculosis Day. Theme: "Yes! We can end TB!"
32. Earth Hour was observed annually on Last Saturday in March from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. In
2023, this day was observed on March 25 at 8.30 pm local time. It is a worldwide movement
organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to encourage individuals, communities, and
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businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour. It was first started in Sydney,
Australia on March 31, 2007, at 7:30 pm local time and has since gained popularity and
momentum.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
1. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as the 39th president of Brazil.
2. Ravi Kumar has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Cognizant.
3. Sultan al-Jaber (President of the UAE’s national oil company) was named as president of this
year's.
4. COP28 climate talks Chris Hipkins replaced Jacinda Ardern as the new Prime Minister of New
Zealand.
5. Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi new Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
6. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd's, appointed Raul Rebello as managing director
(MD) and chief executive officer (CEO).
7. Five new Supreme Court judges appointed. The current strength of Supreme Court 32.
Sanctioned strength 34.
8. Indian-American, Neal Mohan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of
YouTube.
9. BVR Subrahmanyam as the CEO of NITI Aayog.
10. Ayushmann Khurrana has been appointed as the National Ambassador of UNICEF India.
11. Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu has been elected as the 22nd President of Bangladesh.
12. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) GirishChandra Murmu has been selected as the
External Auditor of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. He has been
selected for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027.
13. Professor Meghana Pandit has been appointed the chief executive officer (CEO) of the
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She becomes the first female chief
of the trust. She is also the first person of Indian heritage to be appointed CEO of any National
Health Service (NHS) trust in the Shelford Group.
14. US President, Joe Biden has nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga as the
president of the World Bank. He would replace David Malpass.
15. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Rashmi
Shukla as director general of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) till her superannuation (30.06.2024).
16. S.S. Dubey has taken charge as the 28th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) effective from
6th March 2023. Prior to this role, he was an Additional Controller General of Accounts, Public
Financial Management System (PFMS). ➢ CGA is ‘the Principal Advisor’ on Accounting
matters to the Union Government.
17. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed India's Kavilmadam Ramaswami Parvathy
as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan.
18. The government has approved the appointment of Lalit Kumar Gupta as CMD of the Cotton
Corporation of India (CCI).
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19. Siddhartha Mohanty has been selected by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) as
the new chairman of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
20. Rajesh Malhotra, a 1989-batch IIS officer, has been appointed as the Principal Director
General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), with effect from March 1, 2023.
21. Group Captain Shaliza Dhami (Ludhiana) has been selected by the Indian Air Force to take
over a frontline combat unit's command in the western sector. She becomes the first woman
officer in the history of the IAF to be given the frontline combat unit command.
22. Xi Jinping has secured an unprecedented third term as the President of China and has been
reelected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party for five-year. Note: Nearly 3,000
members of China's rubberstamp parliament, National People's Congress (NPC), voted
unanimously for Xi Jinping to be president.
23. Asia's first female locomotive pilot, Surekha Yadav is now operating the Vande Bharat Express
from Solapur to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal (CSMT) in Maharashtra.
24. The 14th Dalai Lama has named an 8-year-old Mongolian boy as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun
Dhampa Rinpoche - the third highest rank in Tibetan Buddhism.
6. OBITUARIES
1. K. Viswanath, fondly known as Kalatapasvi, passed away at 92 in Hyderabad, was a legendary
Filmmaker. He was awarded the highest recognition in Indian Cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke
award in 2016 and Padma Shri in 1992.
2. Vani Jayaram, who passed away at 78 in Chennai, was a veteran Singer. Note: She sang in
Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Assamese, Tulu, and Bengali languages)
3. Yakshagana Bhagavatha (playback singer), Balipa Narayana Bhagavatha passed away at

85. He gained fame with his ‘Balipa style’ of singing.
4. Japanese novelist, Kenzaburo Oe passed away at the age of 88 on March 3, 2023. He was
known for his pacifist and antinuclear views. He was honoured with the Nobel Prize in
Literature in 1994 for creating "an imagined world, where life and myth condense to form a
disconcerting picture of the human predicament today". His notable works are 'A Personal
Matter' and 'The Silent Cry'
5. Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamy of Jain mutt, passed away at 73. The seer was a scholar in
Sanskrit and Prakrit. During his tenure as head of the mutt, he conducted
mahamastakabhisheka, the grand anointment of the 57-foot tall Gomateshwara statue at
Shravanabelagola four times (1981, 1993, 2006, and 2018). The ceremony is organized once
in 12 years.
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6. Gordon Moore, who passed away, was the creator of Intel. He was best known for coining
Moore's law which predicted the speed of advances in computer chips that came to explain
the exponential improvement in technology of all kinds.
7. REPORTS AND RANKS

1. 47 is the rank for the services trade restrictiveness index (STRI), conducted by the
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), out of 50 countries. Top
5: Japan (1), UK, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Chile (5) Bottom: Indonesia (50), Thailand
(49), and Russia (48).
2. India ranked 5th in Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021, national accreditation
system of India under the Quality Council of India (QCI). The GQII ranks the 184 economies
in the world on the basis of quality infrastructure (QI). The standardization system (under BIS)
at 9th and the metrology system (under NPL-CSIR) at 21st.
3. According to the DGCA, India's aviation safety oversight ranking has jumped to 55th position
from 112th. Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring
Approach.
4. According to the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Ranking 2023, the Post Graduate
Programme (PGP) of Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked the best in India/
Ranked 39th globally and sixth in Asia. IIM Bangalore has been ranked at 52nd. Columbia
Business School in the United States topped the global chart.
5. India has slipped to the 42nd position in the International Intellectual Property Rights
Index 2023 out of 55 countries for 2022. India was ranked 40th in the index in 2021. It was
launched by the US Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Centre and is
monitored by the Indian government.
6. According to the recent Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021, the national
accreditation system of India under the Quality Council of India (QCI) has been ranked 5th
in the world. The GQII ranks the 184 economies in the world on the basis of quality
infrastructure (QI).
7. According to the DGCA, India's aviation safety oversight ranking has jumped to 55th
position from 112th place in the country's score under the ICAO's coordinated validation
mission. Under the Universal Safety Oversight Audit. Programme (USOAP) Continuous
Monitoring Approach, an ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission was conducted in India in
November 2022.
8. According to the services trade restrictiveness index (STRI), conducted by the

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), India ranked 47 out of
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50 countries. As per the report, India had been progressively introducing reforms over the
past years, contributing to a slight liberalization of services trade in some sectors. Top 5:
Japan (1), UK, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Chile (5). Bottom: Indonesia (50),
Thailand (49), and Russia (48).
9. According to the tenth Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report, Afghanistan remains the
country most impacted by terrorism for the fourth consecutive year, despite the attacks
and deaths falling by 75% and 58%, respectively. Afghanistan followed by Burkina Faso,
Somalia, Mali, and Syria. Pakistan has climbed four spots to rank sixth on the index. While
India ranked 13th on the index. South Asia remains the region with the worst average GTI
score.
10. According to the World Happiness Report 2023, published by the UN Sustainable
Development Solutions Network, India ranked 125 based on the various parameters of
happiness. India’s neighboring countries such as Nepal, China, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
have a higher ranking than India. Finland tops the ranking for the sixth consecutive year with
a score of 7.8 followed by Denmark and Iceland. Out of the 137 countries, Afghanistan has
ranked last.
11. According to the Passport Index 2023, released by Arton Capital, 144 is the rank of India
passport. In 2023, India ranked 138th out of 199 countries. The ranking was topped by the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a mobility score of 181, followed by Sweden, Germany,
Finland, Luxembourg, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria. Note: India ranked
85th out of 199 countries in the Henley Passport Index 2023.
8. AWARDS
1. The government of India has selected 27 people for the highest honour for overseas Indians,
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) 2023. Held at Indore in Madhya Pradesh President
of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali was the chief guest this year.
2. Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli has honoured with the Best Director Award for RRR at the
New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2022. RRR has also been nominated in the Best Foreign
Film category, and Best Original Song (for Naatu Naatu Song) at the Golden Globe Awards
2023. Naatu Naatu has also shortlisted in the Best Song category at the 95th Academy
Awards.
➢ Best Picture: Tar (Directed by Todd Field)
➢ Best Actor: Colin Farrell (Tar)
➢ Best Actress: Cate Blanchett
3. Odisha has won the UN-Habitat's World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission (5T initiative
of the state). 5T: Team work, Technology, Transparency, Transformation and Time limit. It is
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the world's largest land titling and slum upgrading program that aims to empower the lives
of slum dwellers. Under this mission, 100% households in 2,724 slums have been provided
with pipe water connections, and 8 cities become slum-free.
4. Jalna district police and Nagpur city police in Maharashtra have bagged the ‘Best Police
Unit’ awards for 2021 in the state.
5. CJI D.Y. Chandrachud has been selected for the "Award for Global Leadership" by the
Harvard Law School Center. Reason: In recognition of his lifetime service to the legal
profession in the country and around the world.
6. Rajasthani movie “Naanera” has won the ‘Golden Kailasha’ award for the best movie at the
8th Ajanta-Ellora film festival. It was directed by Deepankar Prakash.
7. Aparajito was awarded for the best script writer in the Asian Film Competition section at the
21st Dhaka International Film Festival organized from 14-22 Jan 2023. Aparajito (directed by:
Anik Dutta) won the best scriptwriting award.
8. R Vishnu Prasad was awarded the "most distinguished scientist of the year 2022”. He
contributed to smart cities, solid waste management, large-scale water treatment, and
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
9. Visakhapatnam railway station of East Coast Railway has been awarded the ‘Green Railway
Station Certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green Building Council
(IGBC).
10. Visva-Bharati University will soon receive the ‘heritage’ tag from UNESCO to take the
distinction of world’s first living heritage university. Founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921.
The Vice-chancellor of the University is appointed by the President of India.
11. VP Nandakumar (MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Ltd), received the Hurun India’s award
2022 for his remarkable achievements in the world of business.
12. Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra has been honored with UNESCO’s International Mother
Language Award 2023. Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina will present this award to Dr. Mahendra
Kumar Mishra at the International Mother Language Institute, Dhaka. He is the first Indian to
receive this prestigious award for the promotion of a language.
13. Campaign ‘Don’t Choose Extinction’ has won Gold and Silver in two different categories at
the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards by UN Development Programme (UNDP). This campaign won
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Gold in Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Non-Profit Campaign Category, while Silver
in Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Global Awareness Campaign Category.
14. Austin Butler won the 76th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) Awards 2023 in the Best
Leading Actor category for Elvis.
15. Ranbir Kapoor was awarded the Best Actor award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film
Festival (DPIFF) Awards 2023 in Mumbai.
16. The 'Blockbill' app team, Niyati Totala and Neel Kalpeshkumar Parikh (IIT Indore's
Students)nwere awarded the prestigious Global Best M-GOV Award 2023 at the World
Government Summit in Dubai, UAE.
17. An eminent linguist, Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra will be honored with UNESCO’s
International Mother Language Award 2023. Reason: For the promotion of the mother
language in India.
18. A campaign ‘Don’t Choose Extinction’, launched by the UN Development Programme

(UNDP) has won Gold and Silver in two different categories at the 2nd Annual Anthem
Awards. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the climate emergency. This
campaign won Gold in Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Non-Profit Campaign
Category, while Silver in Sustainability, Environment & Climate – Global Awareness Campaign
Category.
19. Former Health Minister, K.K. Shailaja has been selected for the 32nd Ramashramam
Unneerikkutty Award. For her services as a minister during the times of the Nipah outbreak,
the COVID-19 pandemic.
20. An Indian-origin, Karthik Subramaniam has won the prestigious National Geographic
‘Pictures of The Year’ award with his photograph titled “Dance of the Eagles”.
21. Computer scientist, Hari Balakrishnan has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize. He is a
professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Marconi Prize is a top honor for computer
scientists and is awarded by the U.S.-based Marconi Foundation.
22. India has been awarded the prestigious GSM Association (GSMA) Government Leadership
Award 2023 at Mobile World Congress Barcelona on 27 February 2023. Reason: For
implementing best practices in telecom policy and regulation.
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23. Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla (87) has won the 2023 PEN America award for lifetime
achievement in literature. It is one of the most coveted literary prizes worldwide. His
acclaimed novels like Naukar Ki Kameez (1979) and poetry collections like Sab Kuch Hona
Bacha Rahega (1992).
24. The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has received the Porter Prize 2023. The
ministry was honored for the government's strategy in managing COVID-19, its approach,
and the involvement of various stakeholders (involvement of ASHA workers to create PPE
Kits). It was announced during 'The India Dialog' at Stanford University, California. Porter
Prize: This award was named after award winning economist Michael E. Porter.
25. Under the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) program of the Union Ministry for Power,
the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited was awarded as the top performer among all
Discoms across the country for energy conservation measures.
26. The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri has launched the
‘Women Icons Leading Swachhata’ (WINS) Awards 2023. Aim: To recognize celebrate
and disseminate inspiring and exemplary initiatives in urban sanitation and waste
management by womenled organizations and individual women.
27. RRR’s Naatu Naatu has created history by winning the prestigious Academy Awards 2023 in
the Best Original song category. The music of Naatu Naatu was given by M. M. Keeravani
and Lyrics by Chandrabosedoubledagger. While India's The Elephant Whisperers (directed
by Kartiki Gonsalves) won the award for Best Documentary Short Subject. Best Actress:
Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once). Best Actor: Brendan Fraser (The Whale).
28. Tamil writer Perumal Murugan's novel 'Pyre' has been selected for the International
Booker prize longlist for 2023. This book is a translation of his original Tamil book 'Pukkuli'
which tells the story of an inter-caste couple who elope, setting in motion a story of terrifying
foreboding. Aniruddhan Vasudevan translated this novel into the English language in 2016.
29. The Reserve Bank of India Governor, Shaktikanta Das was awarded the title 'Governor of the
Year' for 2023 by Central Banking.
30. Tamil writer Sivasankari has been selected for Saraswati Samman for the year 2022 for her
book Survya Vamsam. It was instituted by the K.K. Birla Foundation in 1991.
31. Carnatic vocalist, Bombay Jayashri has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2023 of
the prestigious Music Academy, Chennai.
32. Assam’s Pathsala NGO was conferred with the Children’s Champion Award 2023. The Mission
popularly known as Tapoban has been awarded in the health and nutrition category.
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33. Sacred to the Hopi Native has been awarded a ‘Water and Heritage Shield’ by the
International Committee on Monuments and Sites International Science Committee. The
Shield was awarded to the Black Mesa Trust (BMT), a Hopi grassroots organization.
34. Alia Mir has been honoured with the Wildlife Conservation Award 2023 by the administration
for her conservation efforts in the region.
9. BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Shashi Tharoor is the writer of a book titled 'Ambedkar: A Life', that has been launched at
the Kitaab Kolkata event.
2. A book titled ‘COACHING BEYOND: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team’ was written by R.
Kaushik & R. Sridhar.
3. India’s Struggle for Independence – Gandhian Era. It was authored by a former Judge of
Madras High Court, P. Jyothimani, and G. Balan, former professor of history, Pachiayappa’s
College.
4. “As Good as My Word,” written by KM Chandrasekhar. He served as the Cabinet Secretary

from 2007 to 2011
5. “Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity”. A former member of parliament, Dr.

Karan Singh has written the book.
6. The book “Snakes In the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0” authored by Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya
Viswanathan has received considerable recognition in India.
7. Anurag Behar has authored a new travel book titled “A Matter of the Heart: Education in
India”. He is the CEO of Azim Premji Foundation
10. SPORTS NEWS

1. India’s first ever World Table Tennis (WTT) series event hosted by Goa.
2. Madhya Pradesh has clinched the Qualifiers title of Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Men's
Under-18 after defeating Odisha by 6-5 in the final at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
3. Koustav Chatterjee has become 78th Grandmaster of India at the MPL 59th National Senior
Chess Championship in New Delhi.
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4. India women's cricket team defeated England by 7 wickets in the final to win the first-ever
ICC Under- 19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, held in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
5. Germany lifted the title of FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 held at the Kalinga Stadium
in Bhubaneswar. Germany defeated Belgium by 5-4 in the penalty shootout.
6. Aditi Ashok the Indian golf player, clinched her fourth Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the
Kenya Ladies Open 2023 golf tournament held at Vipingo Ridge, Kenya.
7. 3rd edition of Khelo India Winter Games, which held in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir. Mascot:
Snow Leopard (depicts the vibrant heritage of the Himalayas).
8. Saurashtra cricket team has defeated Bengal by nine wickets to lift their second Ranji
Trophy title 2023, organized at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
9. Fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Maharashtra topped with 154 medals, Haryana 116 medals, followed by Madhya Pradesh
and Rajasthan.
10. Madhya Pradesh women's hockey team won the 13th Hockey India Senior Women
National Championship 2023 held in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
11. Jean Eric Vergne of DS Penske has won an action packed Formula E in Hyderabad, that
marked a successful return of a high-profile motorsport event in India, defeating Nick
Cassidy. This is Eric Vergne’s first win of the season. Antonio Felix Da Costa of Porsche secured
the final third spot on the podium. Hyderabad ePrix is the single-seater, electrically
powered Formula E race, and will be the first Formula E race to be held in the country.
12. Asia's longest-ever cycle race was flagged off from Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar (J&K) and will
culminate at Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu). The race will cover the longest highway, National
Highway-44 distance of 3651 kilometers, passing through twelve major states, three major
metropolitan cities, and over twenty major cities of the country. It has been accorded the
status of Asian Ultracycling Championship by the World Ultracycling Association.
13. Karnataka won its 5th Santosh Trophy National Football Championship title after defeating
Meghalaya by 3-2 in the final at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
14. Rani Rampal has become the first woman in the sport to have a stadium named after her, in
Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. Note: The MCF Rae Bareli has renamed the hockey stadium as
‘Rani’s Girls Hockey Turf'.
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15. India clinched both men's and women's titles of the Asian Kho Kho Championship 2023 held
at Tamulpur in Assam.
11. SCIENCE AND DEFENCE

1. Indian Space and Research Organization, National Centre for Earth Sciences (NCES), and
Andhra University (AU) have researched and concluded that constant rip current zones at
Rushikonda beach and RK Beach have become a danger to the beach visitors. They have set
up equipment to identify Rip currents to warn marines and local police. Rip currents are
common at all beaches across the globe. People can enter the waters in rip current zones up
to knee-deep levels.
2. Space start-up Digantara has launched its second satellite Pushan-Alpha as rideshare
onboard SpaceX’s Transporter-6 mission from Cape Canaveral in Florida, US. The satellite will
serve as a space weather testbed in the sun synchronous orbit. It will also enhance precision
driven situational space awareness applications. Its observations will help complement
Digantara’s ROBI (ROBust Integrating proton fluence meter) mission.
3. Astronomers from McGill University in Canada and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
detected a radio signal, originating from atomic hydrogen in a distant galaxy, with the help
of data from the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune.
4. According to a report, the Shukrayaan I, the ISRO Venus mission may be delayed until 2031.
The mission was scheduled to launch in December 2024. The concept was conceived in 2012.
5. IIT Madras incubated firm has developed an Indigenous Mobile Operating System named
'BharOS'. About BharOS: It can be installed on commercial off-the-shelf handsets. It provides
access to trusted apps from organization-specific Private App Store Services (PASS). It comes
with No Default Apps (NDA), which means that users are not forced to use apps that they
may not be familiar with or that they may not trust. Developed by: JandK Operations Private
Limited.
6. The fifth and last vessel of the series of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV), the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
ship ‘Kamla Devi’ was commissioned at Kolkata, West Bengal. It was designed, built, and
delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd.
7. 12 new moons were discovered around Jupiter planet by Scott Sheppard, an Astronomer of
Washington's Carnegie Institution for Science.
 Now, Jupiter has 92 moons. Jupiter planet has overtaken Saturn planet, which has 83
moons at present.
 The orbits of the 12 hitherto undiscovered moons of Jupiter have been published by the
Minor Planet Center (MPC).
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 Of the 12 new moons, nine are particularly distant. The MPC estimates that these nine
moons have orbits longer than 550 days
8. NISAR, a joint satellite of NASA and ISRO, is planned to be launched in 2024. NISAR refers to
NASA-ISRO SAR, is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory. Radar systems in NISAR: L – Band
SAR and S-Band SAR ➢ L-Band SAR: Designed and Created by JPL of NASA ➢ S-Band SAR:
Designed and created by ISRO.
9. Google launched its conversational artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot named ‘Bard’. It will be
directly competing with Microsoft-backed firm OpenAI's ChatGPT. Bard is based on LaMDA,
the firm's Language Model for the Dialogue Applications system. It helps to draw information
from the web to provide high-quality responses.
10. Bengaluru-based start-up, NewSpace Research has delivered SWARM drones to Indian Army.
The swarm of 100 drones is capable of hitting targets at least 50 km away into enemy
territory.
11. Indian Air Force has developed an innovative solution named ‘Vayulink’ to send radio
communication to the base station when the signals are low.
12. Rayyana Barnawi will become the first woman astronaut from Saudi Arabia to go on a space
mission. She will join fellow Saudi astronaut, Ali Al-Qarni on a 10-day mission to the
International Space Station (ISS).
13. Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission has successfully underwent Electro-Magnetic Interference/

Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI-EMC). EMI-EMC test: It is conducted for satellite
missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite subsystems in the space environment.
14. European Space Agency will launch Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) from the agency’s
spaceport in French Guiana. To explore the large, frigid worlds that orbit Jupiter, Ganymede,
Callisto, and Europa. JUICE will be the first satellite from the earth to enter the orbit of
Ganymede. If launched in April 2023, the satellite is expected to enter Jupiter orbit by 2034
and will be deorbited in 2035.
15. INS Sindhukesari has become the first Indian submarine to dock in Indonesia and is a
3,000-tonne Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine.
16. Australian National University's researchers are trying to reveal the fifth layer of the
Earth. Seismic waves generated by earthquakes have revealed new insights about the
deepest parts of Earth’s inner core. The team believes that presented evidence of a distinct
layer inside Earth known as the innermost inner core. This layer is a solid ‘metallic ball’ that
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sits within the center of the inner core. So far, scientists believed that there are only four
layers on the Earth.
17. ISRO has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the CE-20 cryogenic engine
for the Chandrayan-3 mission. The test was successfully conducted on February 24 at the
ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The hot test was carried out for a
planned duration of 25 seconds at the High Altitude Test Facility. The engine will power the
Cryogenic Upper Stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle of the mission.
18. The Indian government has approved the procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft
from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force. The HTT-40 is a turboprop
aircraft designed to have good low-speed handling qualities and provide better training
effectiveness.
19. ISRO has successfully carried out an "extremely challenging" controlled re-entry experiment
of the decommissioned orbiting Megha-Tropiques1 (MT-1) satellite.
20. NASA has partnered with the Italian Space Agency, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) to build
and launch MAIA (Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols) missions. Note: Aim: To investigate the
health impacts of air pollution in the world’s most populated cities
21. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report, despite an
11% drop in arms import between 2013-17 and 2018- 22, India remained the world’s
largest arms importer from 2018 to 2022 followed by Saudi Arabia. Russia was India’s
largest arms supplier in the periods between 2013-17 and 2018-22. But Russia's share of
arms imports to India fell from 64 to 45%. While France emerged as the second largest arms
supplier to India followed by the US.
22. The Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi (UAE) has launched Falcon LLM, a large
language model (LLM) with 40 billion parameters. It was trained on one trillion tokens and
built by the AI and Digital Science Research Center's AI Cross-Centre Unit.
23. The artificial intelligence research company, OpenAI has unveiled its new and more advanced
model called GPT-4. Note: The latest version is more creative and accurate in its response. It
has better problemsolving capabilities than ChatGPT (developed by OpenAI).
24. The Indian Space Research Organisation is organizing a young scientist program named
Yuva VIgyani Karyakram (YUVIKA). Aim: To impart basic knowledge on space technology,
space science, and space applications to students of Class IX.
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25. Inter-Services Organization (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023 has been
introduced in Lok Sabha to empower designated military commanders to take charge of
soldiers and enforce discipline, regardless of the service they belong to. It came ahead of the
impending move to establish integrated or joint commands, where all the manpower and
assets will be under the operational control of a single three-star general of the Indian Army,
Navy, and IAF.
26. Indian Navy launched INS Androth, the second in a series of eight indigenous ships built by
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
27. Union MoS (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated
Asia’s largest 4-meter International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) in Devasthal,
Uttarakhand. It is situated at an altitude of 2450 meters at the observatory, which lies at the
campus of Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences. The ILMT employs a 4-
meter-diameter rotating mirror, which was made up of a thin layer of liquid mercury, to
collect and focus light.
28. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched India's Launch Vehicle Mark
(LVM) 3 -M3 satellite with 36 satellites of the One Web India-2 mission from the second
launch pad from Sriharikota. With this launch, OneWeb will have 616 of its satellites in
orbit. The 43m-tall launch vehicle has successfully completed the three stages in the
prescribed time limit including the involvement of the ignition of the cryogenic engine.
29. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed a three
dimensional (3D) paper-based portable device. This device can detect adulteration in
milk within 30 seconds. The test could be even performed at home. It can detect multiple
substances commonly used as adulterating agents including Urea, detergents, soap, starch,
hydrogen peroxide, sodium-hydrogen-carbonate, and salt, among others.
12. EXERCISES
1. 'VARUNA' bilateral naval exercise between India and France
2. “SAINYA RANAKSHETRAM 2.0” by the Indian Army.
3. 'AMPHEX 2023' by Indian Navy has organized a six-day-long mega biennial tri-services
amphibious exercise in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
4. Border Security Force (BSF) started an "Ops Alert'' exercise with an aim to enhance security
along the India-Pakistan border in the Kutch district of Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan.
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5. "EX DHARMA GUARDIAN" joint military exercise, between India and Japan.
6. Ex DUSTLIK 2023, between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army.
7. The maiden joint military exercise 'FRINJEX-23' between India and France, held Pangode
military station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The theme for the exercise is based on
“Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations in a Contested Environment”
8. The third edition multi-lateral maritime exercise La Pérouse 2023 started between the
navies of India, Australia, France, Japan, and the United States in the Indian Ocean
Region from 13-14 March 2023. Note: It is a biennial exercise, conducted by the French Navy.
9. The 13th edition of a bilateral armour exercise, EX Bold Kurukshetra, between India and
Singapore was concluded on March 13, 2023, at Jodhpur Military Station, India.
10. A joint maritime exercise, Konkan 2023 was conducted between the Royal Navy of Britain
and the Indian Navy from 20-22 March in Arabian Sea.
13. GI TAGS
1. Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana, of Bihar. It is a special variety of aquatic
fox nut that cultivated in Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal.
2. Tamil Nadu state got the Geographical Indication tag for Narasingapettai Nagaswaram
under the category of musical instruments of class 15.
3. The first ever consignment of GI-tagged Kashmiri carpets with quick response (QR) code with
details of artisans and the material used were exported to Germany.
4. Kangra Tea brand of Himachal Pradesh is likely to win the European Union Geographical
Indication Tag (GI Tag).
5. Sirarakhong chilly and Tamenglong Orange are two agricultural product of Manipur state
have been awarded Geographical Index (GI) tag recently.
6. Sweet Cucumber from Nagaland has officially been certified by India’s Registrar of
Geographical Indications (GI) as an agricultural good unique to the state.
7. Judima rice wine from Assam has been awarded geographical indication (GI) tag. Local
fermented drink made with rice, brewed by Dimasa community in Assam. It derives its name
from words ju which means wine and Dima means ‘belonging to the Dimasa
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8. Sojat Mehndi (Henna) from Rajasthan has been awarded geographical indication (GI) tag.
9. Kuttiattoor Mango and Edayur Chilli belongs to Kerala state that have received
Geographical Indication tag (GI Tag) recently.
10. Famous Alibaug white onion belongs to Maharshtra state that has been accorded
Geographical Indication (GI) tag recently.
11. In Odisha, scientists are making a presentation for the Geographical Indications
(GI) registry of Kai Chutney. The Kai Chutney is prepared from the Weaver ants and are
popular in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district among the people, mostly tribals.
12. Wada Kolam Rice (Zini Rice) belongs to Maharashtra state that has been accorded
‘Geographical Indication’ (GI) tag recently. Wada Kolam rice is also known as Zini or Jhini rice.
Grain is off white in colour, with small granules and a peculiar aroma after cooking.
13. Karuppur kalamkari paintings and Kallakurichi Wood carvings belongs to Tamil Nadu,
awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tags. Karuppur Kalamkari painting is done on pure
cotton cloth.
14. First consignment of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged sweet dish Mihidana from
Bardhaman, West Bengal has been exported to Kingdom of Bahrain.
15. Export quality Jardalu mangoes are geographical indications (GI) certified mangoes from
Bihar
16. A geographical indication (GI) tag has been sought for one of the costliest mushrooms in the
world that grows in Jammu and Kashmir. Locally called Gucchi, or Morel, the mushroom,
priced at over ₹20,000 a kg, is a forest produce collected by local farmers and tribals.
17. In a major boost to exports of GI certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fibre and
mineral rich Jalgaon banana, Maharashtra has been exported to UAE.
18. Gamocha has been received the GI tags, is associated with Assam. Also, the govt of India has
granted the GIs tags to nine new items on 14th December 2022 including Gamocha (Assam),
Tandur red gram (Telangana), Raktsey Karpo apricot (Ladakh), Alibag white onion
(Maharashtra). Kerala has been awarded five GI tags for its agricultural produce. With this,
the total number of GI tags in India comes to 432. Top five states holding the maximum
number of GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala.
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2. IMPORTANT NEWS – INDIA ....................................................................................................................8

3. IMPORTANT NEWS – STATE ..................................................................................................................24

4. IMPORTANT NEWS – WORLD ...............................................................................................................27

7. REPORTS AND RANKS ............................................................................................................................34

9. BOOKS AND AUTHORS ..........................................................................................................................39

12. EXERCISES ............................................................................................................................................44

13. GI Tags ..................................................................................................................................................45

2. IMPORTANT NEWS – INDIA

9. The Indian High Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to

53. Union Minister of Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship (Dharmendra

70. Secretary (Telecom) and Chairman of the Digital Communications Commission, K.

103. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th International Dharma-Dhamma

112. India and Australia signed an audio-visual coproduction agreement to offer

120. According to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

121. According to the report, published Global Commission on the Economics of

4. IMPORTANT NEWS – WORLD

7. January 24 – UNESCO, International Day of Education.

3. Yakshagana Bhagavatha (playback singer), Balipa Narayana Bhagavatha passed away at

7. REPORTS AND RANKS

8. According to the services trade restrictiveness index (STRI), conducted by the

18. A campaign ‘Don’t Choose Extinction’, launched by the UN Development Programme

9. BOOKS AND AUTHORS

4. “As Good as My Word,” written by KM Chandrasekhar. He served as the Cabinet Secretary

5. “Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity”. A former member of parliament, Dr.

10. SPORTS NEWS

11. SCIENCE AND DEFENCE

13. Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission has successfully underwent Electro-Magnetic Interference/

2. “SAINYA RANAKSHETRAM 2.0” by the Indian Army.

6. Ex DUSTLIK 2023, between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army.

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