History of 23rd March
1940 The All India Muslim League demanded a separate country.
1950: The United Nations established the World Meteorological Department.
1931 Great revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged.
1965: NASA sent two satellites into space for the first time with the Gemini 3 spacecraft. 1986: The first company of women was trained in the Reserve Police Force.
Current Affairs Related 23rd March 2024
Yes Bank Named Official Partner for Indian Olympic Team at Paris 2024
Yes Bank has formed a prestigious partnership with the team to become the Official Partner for the Indian Olympic Association at the Paris Olympics 2024. The objective of this assistance is to provide comprehensive support to India’s Olympic athletes and their families. This Olympic campaign symbolises the spirit of collaboration between Yes Bank and the Indian Olympic Association to support Team India in its quest for success in Paris.
New Captive Elephant Rules 2024: Guidelines for InterState Transfers
The central government has notified a set of rules, the Captive Elephant Rules 2024. Under this rule, elephants can be transferred within or between states. A captive elephant can be transferred if the owner is no longer in a position to keep it or when the Chief Wildlife Officer of the state considers it necessary for better maintenance of the elephant. The Chief Wildlife Warden may choose to reject or approve the transfer.
Record Breaking Net Direct Tax Collection of Rs 18.9 Trillion Reported by Income Tax Department
According to Income Tax Department data, the net direct tax collection stood at Rs 18,90,259 crore. This includes corporation tax of Rs 9,14,469 crore and personal income tax, securities transaction tax including Rs 9,72,224 crore. Refunds worth about Rs 3.37 lakh crore have been issued in the current financial year.
Alarming Rise in Illegal Profits from Forced Labour: ILO Report
According to the International Labor Organization, forced labour generates illegal profits of $36 billion per year. Illegal profits have increased by 37% since 2014, driven by an increase in the number of people forced into labour, as well as higher profits generated from the exploitation of victims. The report titled Profit and Poverty Economics of Forced Labor has been released by the International Labor Organization.
India’s Response to Election Disruption: Meta and Stock Exchanges Unveil Strategy
Meta along with stock exchanges in India has revealed its strategy to address the growing threat of filmgenerated content that could impact. The Election Commission of India announced its comprehensive plan to safeguard the integrity of the country. A company developing a technical meta special election marketing centre to overcome the disaster of disruption through online content in the Lok Sabha elections.
Reliance Consumer Products Expands Portfolio with Elephant House Partnership in India
Reliance Consumer Products has launched RCPL’s beverages portfolio across India, partnered with Elephant House to introduce the Elephant House app, pump and plastic. Reliance Consumer Products has strengthened its partnership with leading Sri Lankan beverage manufacturer Aleef House. The objective of this collaboration is to introduce, market, nurture and commercialise Elephant House brand of beverages across India, thereby enhancing RCPL’s beverages footprint.
NCW and RPF Join Forces to Combat Human Trafficking and Ensure Women’s Safety During Travel
National Commission for Women and Railway Protection Force have signed an MoU to prevent and combat human trafficking. Railway Protection Force personnel play an important role in crimes against women and children at railway stations. 70 percent of human trafficking cases are related to women and girls. The main objective of this MoU is to provide safe travel experience to women.
Election Commission Asserts Authority in West Bengal: Mukherjee Named Police Chief
After the announcement of Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission took control of West Bengal for the second time in 24 hours. The Election Commission has approved Mukherjee’s name for the post of police chief in West Bengal. Earlier, the Election Commission had issued a big order and appointed Vivek Sahayata for the state.
Finland Tops World Happiness Report: Nordic Countries Dominate Top 10
Finland has been declared the happiest country in the world. Other Nordic countries like Denmark, Iceland and Sweden also feature in the top 10 most traded places. The World Happiness Report is an annual survey conducted by the United Nations.
Latest Web Stories
Leave a Reply