Published on: March 14, 2024
Snippets : 14 MARCH 2024
Snippets : 14 MARCH 2024
- Exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’: integrated tri-service exercise conducted at Pokhran, Rajasthan, showcasing the prowess of indigenously manufactured defence equipment across the three services
- Kochrab Ashram: Gandhi’s first ashram founded in 1915 in Kochrab village, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, promoting India’s independence through peaceful means + Earlier called as Satyagraha ashram
- Gorsam Kora Festival: Held annually in Arunachal Pradesh’s Zeminthang Valley near the Nyanmjang Chu River. Features cultural performances and Buddhist rituals at Gorsam Chorten, a 93-ft Stupa built in the 13th century. Significant as the first resting place of the 14th Dalai Lama after fleeing Tibet in 1959. Draws devotees, including Bhutanese nationals, on the last day of the first lunar month.
- US-based applied AI lab, Cognition, has introduced what it claims is the world’s first AI software engineer. The makers say that the AI agent, named Devin, has passed practical engineering interviews held by leading AI companies.
- Karnataka clinches inaugural CK Nayudu Trophy, a prestigious under-23 cricket tournament by BCCI, honoring India’s first Test captain, CK Nayudu. The tournament fosters young talent, providing exposure and serving as a pathway to higher levels of cricket. Nayudu’s legacy continues through this tournament, showcasing his contributions to Indian cricket
- The high-level committee on Simultaneous Elections in India, chaired by Ram Nath Kovind, recommends constitutional amendments for simultaneous elections at multiple levels of government. It proposes a two-step process, first for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, and second for municipalities and panchayats. Additionally, it suggests a single electoral roll and ID system, procedures for resolving hung houses or no-confidence motions, and emphasizes proactive logistical planning by the Election Commission. These measures aim to streamline the electoral process and ensure efficient governance.
- India launches new social welfare initiatives – PM-SURAJ portal simplifies access to loans for disadvantaged groups + Aims to cut intermediaries, focusing on uplifting marginalized sectors + NAMASTE provides health cards and PPE kits to sanitation workers + Ensures safety, dignity, and sustainable livelihoods for workers + Jointly initiated by Ministries of Social Justice and Housing + Coverage includes 500 cities till 2026
- The Ministry of Heavy Industries unveils the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 with a budget of Rs. 500 crore. Running from April 1 to July 31, it targets electric two-wheelers (e-2W) and three-wheelers (e-3W), including registered e-rickshaws and e-carts. Primarily catering to commercial vehicles, privately or corporate owned e-2Ws are also eligible. It aims to support 3,72,215 EVs, fostering Aatma Nirbhar Bharat by bolstering domestic manufacturing and employment opportunities, following the Phased Manufacturing Programme. Detailed guidelines will be issued by the Ministry.
- Uttarakhand is the first state in the country after Independence to adopt the UCC
