Welcome to our Current Affairs Newsletter, delivering the latest updates from around the globe. Here are today’s top headlines:
1. Naib Saini Elected as New Chief Minister of Haryana
Nayab Saini, the BJP President of Haryana and Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra, has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Haryana. Saini succeeds Manohar Lal Khattar, who resigned from the post earlier. His appointment brings a fresh leadership perspective to the state.
2. Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Kochrab Ashram in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kochrab Ashram in Sabarmati, Gujarat, and unveiled the master plan of the Gandhi Ashram Memorial. This historic event coincides with the anniversary of the commencement of the Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi, marking a significant moment in India’s history.
3. A.S. Rajeev Appointed as Vigilance Commissioner
A.S. Rajeev, a seasoned banker with over 38 years of experience, has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission by President Draupadi Murmu. His vast expertise will contribute to ensuring integrity and transparency in governance.
4. Yashasvi Jaiswal Wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award
Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has been awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February, recognizing his outstanding performance against England. Meanwhile, Annabel Sutherland of Australia clinched the ICC Women’s Player of the Month title for the same month.
5. Exercise Cutlass Express 2024 Held in Seychelles
The multinational Exercise Cutlass Express 2024 took place in Seychelles from February 26th to March 8th, 2024. Indian Naval ship ‘INS Tir’ represented the Indian contingent among the 16 participating countries, reinforcing maritime security cooperation in the region.
6. Arjun Ram Meghwal Launches “Subhash Abhinandan” Digital Exhibition
Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched “Subhash Abhinandan,” a digital exhibition commemorating the life of Subhash Chandra Bose. This initiative, based on documents from the National Archives, coincides with the 134th Foundation Day of the National Archives of India.
7. DRDO Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile with MIRV Technology
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The Agni-5 missile, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), has a range of 5,500 to 5,800 kilometers.
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Current Affairs Quiz – 12th March 2024
Test your knowledge with our quick quiz based on yesterday’s events:
- Who won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for February?
- a) Yashasvi Jaiswal
- b) Virat Kohli
- c) Joe Root
- d) Kane Williamson
- Where was Exercise Cutlass Express 2024 organized?
- a) Maldives
- b) Seychelles
- c) Mauritius
- d) Madagascar
- Who inaugurated the Kochrab Ashram in Gujarat?
- a) Narendra Modi
- b) Arvind Kejriwal
- c) Amit Shah
- d) Rahul Gandhi
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