17 March 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 17th March
Important Current Affairs 17th March 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 17th March including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 17th March 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 17th March – National News
1. Farmers to Receive Free Millet Seeds from the Rajasthani Government
◉ The government of Rajasthan has decided to provide farmers in the state with free millet and coarse grain seeds. The goal of this action is to increase the state’s millet output.
2. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri unveiled ‘Ethanol 100’, an automotive fuel aimed at reducing emissions and promoting sustainability.
◉ This initiative is part of a broader strategy to increase ethanol blending in petrol, with significant strides already made in enhancing availability and infrastructure across select states.
3. Ahmednagar is renamed “Ahilyanagar” by Maharashtra.
◉ Ahmednagar district will now be known as “Ahilya Nagar,” according to a resolution made by the Maharashtra Cabinet. The Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar, who lived in the 18th century, is honored by the renaming.
4. Tamil Nadu Leads the Illegal Shark Body Parts Trade
◉ According to new research by TRAFFIC and WWF-India, Tamil Nadu accounts for over 65% of seizures between January 2010 and December 2022, making it the leading state in the illegal trafficking of shark body parts. The marine biodiversity is seriously threatened by this worrying trend, which is also supported by Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, and Maharashtra.
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International News
5. Britain has recently conducted successful test firings of its DragonFire Laser Directed
◉ Energy Weapon (LDEW), showcasing its capability to intercept enemy aircraft and missiles at a remarkably low cost. A January demonstration in Scotland displayed the laser’s precision in targeting and destroying aerial threats, marking a potential game-changer in air defense technology.
Appointment
6. NCL’s new chairman and managing director is B Sairam.
◉ Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has named B Sairam as its new Managing Director (CMD) and Chairman. Coal India Limited’s flagship subsidiary, NCL, is headquartered in Singapore. For this post, Sairam has taken on the lead role.
Awards
7. Ratan Tata Given the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for Service to Philanthropy
◉ The esteemed PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award has been given to Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons. He was given the honor in recognition of his extraordinary charitable contributions. The award ceremony was held on March 15, 2024, in Mumbai.
8. The 2024 Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Woman in Media
◉ Two exceptional journalists have shared the coveted Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024 for Outstanding Woman Media Person of the Year:
Independent Journalist Greeshma Kuthar; Indian Express’s Ritika Chopra
Defence
9. The Indian Navy Gets “Nausena Bhawan” as Its Own Headquarters
◉ At last, the Indian Navy has a designated headquarters structure of its own. On March 15, 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh solemnly opened the recently built Nausena Bhawan at Delhi Cantonment.
Sports
10. Australian batter-wicketer Wade Matthew Gives up playing Red Ball Cricket
◉ Matthew Wade, an Australian wicketkeeper-battler, has declared his retirement from first-class red-ball cricket. The forthcoming Sheffield Shield final between Western Australia and Tasmania, which gets underway on March 21, 2024, will be Wade’s last red-ball match.
Important day
11. Date, History, and Significance of National Vaccination Day (2024)
◉ National Vaccination Day is a unique occasion to raise awareness of the value of vaccinations. Immunizations aid in defending against fatal illnesses like smallpox and polio. To keep safe and healthy, people are urged to get vaccinated on this day. Each year on March 16th, people commemorate National Vaccination Day. It falls on a Saturday this year.
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