March 2024

National News (India):

1. Lok Sabha Elections Announcement: The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
2. India’s First Semiconductor Fab: PM Modi laid the foundation stone for India’s first commercial semiconductor fabrication service in Gujarat.
3. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA): India’s proposal for the establishment of the IBCA with its headquarters in India was approved by the Union Cabinet with ₹150 crore.
4. World’s First Vedic Clock: Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the world’s first Vedic clock in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
5. Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport: PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the new ISRO spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu.
6. Saraswati Samman 2023: Poet Prabha Varma was awarded the Saraswati Samman 2023 for his work.
7. LCA Tejas MK-1A Maiden Flight: The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas MK-1A successfully completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru.
8. India’s Economy Growth: The Indian economy registered an 8.4% growth in the October-December quarter of FY 2023-24.
9. National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024: Initiated by NITI Aayog to raise awareness about birth defects.
10. India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant: Announced to be established in Visakhapatnam by NTPC Green Energy Ltd.
11. PM-Suraj National Portal: Prime Minister Modi launched the ‘PM-Suraj (Prime Minister Social Upliftment and Employment Aadhaar Public Welfare)’ National Portal.
12. DRDO’s ‘TAPAS BH-201’ Drone: DRDO showcased its indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV ‘TAPAS BH-201’.
13. India’s First Underwater Metro: Inaugurated in Kolkata, West Bengal.
14. Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Agreement: Signed between the Centre, West Bengal government, and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM).
15. India’s First Automobile In-plant Railway Siding Project: Inaugurated in Sanand, Gujarat.
16. National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) ‘BhashaNet’ Portal: NIXI to unveil the ‘BhashaNet’ portal to promote Indian language domains.
17. New Species of Deep-Sea Isopod ‘Brucethoa isro’: Discovered off the coast of Kerala and named in honor of ISRO.
18. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Celebrated on March 19, marking the birth anniversary of the Maratha warrior king.
19. International Women’s Day: Celebrated on March 8 with the theme “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”.
20. Zero Discrimination Day: Observed on March 1.
21. World Civil Defense Day: Observed on March 1.
22. National Security Day: Celebrated on March 4.
23. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day: Celebrated on March 10.
24. World Consumer Rights Day: Observed on March 15.
25. World Sparrow Day: Observed on March 20.

International News:

26. SIPRI Report on Arms Importers: India emerged as the world’s top arms importer between 2019-2023, according to SIPRI.
27. Russia’s Presidential Election: Vladimir Putin secured another term as President of Russia.
28. Haiti Crisis: Gang violence intensified in Haiti, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
29. Denmark’s new King: Frederik X ascended to the throne of Denmark.
30. Senegal Presidential Election: Bassirou Diomaye Faye won Senegal’s presidential election.
31. United Nations Security Council Resolution: The UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan.
32. Global Cybersecurity Index: India ranked among the top 10 in the Global Cybersecurity Index.
33. International Day of Nowruz: Celebrated on March 21, marking the first day of spring.
34. World Puppetry Day: Celebrated annually on March 21.
35. World Water Day: Observed on March 22 with the theme “Water for Peace.”
36. World Meteorological Day: Observed on March 23 with the theme “At the Frontline of Climate Action.”
37. World Tuberculosis Day: Observed on March 24 with the theme “Yes! We can end TB!”
38. International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Observed on March 25.
39. International Day of Zero Waste: Observed on March 30.
40. European Union’s AI Act: The European Union adopted its landmark Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law.
41. US F-35 Jet Sales to Turkey Blocked: US Congress blocked the sale of F-35 jets to Turkey.
42. Myanmar Conflict: Continued internal conflict and humanitarian concerns in Myanmar.
43. ICC World Test Championship Final 2025: Lord’s in London confirmed as the venue for the 2025 final.
44. Carlos Sainz Wins Australian Grand Prix: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz clinched a remarkable victory at the Australian Grand Prix.
45. World Happiness Report 2024: Finland topped the World Happiness Report for the seventh consecutive year.
46. Mumbai Overtakes Beijing: Mumbai became Asia’s billionaire capital, surpassing Beijing, as per the Hurun Report.
47. New Zealand Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes: New Zealand implemented a ban on disposable e-cigarettes and vapes.
48. International Solar Alliance (ISA): Malta became the 119th country to join the International Solar Alliance.
49. Global Gender Gap Report 2024: World Economic Forum released its report on global gender gap.

International Criminal Court (ICC) Arrest Warrant: The ICC issued arrest warrants for senior Russian military commanders.