6 March 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 6th March
Important Current Affairs 6th March 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 6th March including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 6th March 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 6th March – National News
1. “MYUVA Scheme” for Young Entrepreneurs in UP was introduced by CM Yogi.
◉ “Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA)” is an initiative called by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to assist young entrepreneurs.
◉ Through this program, the government hopes to train one lakh young entrepreneurs annually.
◉ Young entrepreneurs can apply for interest-free loans under this plan up to Rs 5 lakh for projects of that amount.
◉ The program encourages the use of digital payment systems in corporate operations and offers subsidies to support their adoption.
2. Banglar muslin and Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi receive GI tags.
◉ The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has granted the Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi, also referred to as Silver Filigree, the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
◉ With the help of the Department of Textile and Handicrafts, the Government of Odisha, and the Odisha State Co-operative Handicrafts Corporation Limited, Cuttack’s Silver Filigree has been officially recognized as a distinct and protected art form.
◉ Tarakasi, or silver filigree, is an example of the unmatched accuracy and expertise of Cuttack’s artisans.
3. India’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1% in 2023, according to NSO
◉ The National Statistical Office’s most recent employment-unemployment indicators report showed that India’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.1% in 2023 from 3.6% the year before, indicating further improvements in the labor markets.
◉ The rates of unemployment in rural and urban areas fell to 2.4% and 5.2%, respectively, in 2023 from 2.8% and 5.9%, in 2022.
◉ In 2023, women’s unemployment (1.9%) was lower than men’s unemployment (2.7%) in rural areas, while women’s unemployment (7.5%) was greater than men’s (4.4%) in urban areas.
4. Together, Swiggy and IRCTC will distribute meals on Indian trains.
◉ An agreement has been reached between Swiggy, an online food ordering and delivery service, and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) for the delivery of pre-ordered food on trains.
◉ Beginning on March 12, the service will be available at four stations: Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada. Over the next few weeks, it will be extended to 59 more metropolitan stations.
◉ Less options available is one of the problems that travelers face on long-term trips. Customers on specific trains can place orders using this interface, and food will be delivered right to their seats.
5. Kalpakkam is home to the first indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor in India.
◉ The first indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in India, with a 500 MWe capacity, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.
◉ With substantial assistance from more than 200 Indian enterprises, including MSMEs, PFBR was entirely planned and built in India by BHAVINI in keeping with the genuine spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
◉ India will only be the second nation to have a commercially running Fast Breeder Reactor, after Russia, once it is put into service.
◉ The subassemblies of fuel, blanket, and control make up the core of the PFBR reactor. FBRs will offer a clean, safe, and efficient energy source and help achieve net zero because of their increased safety features and reduced amount of radioactive waste produced by the reactor.
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International News
6. The first nation to include abortion rights in its constitution is France.
◉ France is now the first nation in the world whose constitution protects the right to an abortion.
◉ In a special session, the French Parliament’s two houses cast 780 votes in favor of the proposal to change the Constitution.
◉ According to the amendment, women in France are granted the right to an abortion.
◉ France has a strong tradition of defending the right to an abortion. In 1975, France legalized the voluntary termination of pregnancy through a statute named after the health minister who advocated for the change, Simone Veil.
Banking
7. PNB and EaseMyTrip collaborate to introduce a travel credit card.
◉ Bank for the public sector The online travel technology company EaseMyTrip and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have teamed to introduce the “PNB EMT Credit Card,” a co-branded travel credit card.
◉ The target market for this co-branded travel credit card is luxury to mass markets.
◉ Travel packages, lodging, and airfare are just a few of the categories in which users can accrue credits. This new credit card also comes with a wallet for contactless transactions.
◉ The PNB EMT credit card is available for use in 100 countries and has an annual membership fee of Rs 2000.
◉ The ixigo AU Bank Credit Card, which also offers incentives for travel reservations, was recently unveiled by AU Bank.
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8. Sub-Inspector Suman Kumari has made history as the first female sniper in the Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector Suman Kumari has made history as the first female sniper in the BSF.
◉ Her recent eight-week completion of a rigorous sniper course at the Central School of Weapons and Tactics (CSWT) in Indore demonstrates not just her remarkable skills but also her spirit of innovation.
◉ Suman’s achievement of the esteemed “instructor grade” is evidence of her skill and knowledge.
Science
9. The Satellite & Payload Technical Center in Ahmedabad is opened by IN-SPACe, India.
◉ The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) headquarters are located in the Bhopal region of Ahmedabad, and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently opened the IN-SPACe Technical Centre there.
◉ Our goal is to develop the space economy fivefold from its current 2 percent to 10 percent by 2030. In our vision paper, we said that by 2047, we would like to be 15%.
◉ Not only will the IN-SPACe Technical Centre aid in the development of satellites, but also rockets.
Sports
10. Shahbaz Nadeem announces his retirement from both domestic and international cricket.
◉ Shahbaz Nadeem, a spinner, has stepped out from all international cricket competitions.
◉ He now desires to compete in T20 leagues across the globe.
◉ Nadeem played two Test matches for India and claimed 542 wickets during his first-class career.
◉ He made his Test debut in 2019 at the age of thirty. Rather than Kuldeep Yadav, the Jharkhand spinner was called upon. Shahbaz grabbed two wickets for 22 in the first innings and two wickets for 18 in the second during the Ranchi Test match against South Africa.
Books
11. The Gems of Indian Art, a book on Indian modern art, was published.
◉ The release of “The Gems of Indian Art,” a thorough account of Harish Khullar’s vast collection of modern and contemporary Indian art from the 20th century.
◉ A turning point in the history of Indian art was reached when Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and S.P.S. Baghel introduced this nearly 300-page book.
◉ The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi has praised the book for its archival quality. It is a notable contribution to the conversation on Indian contemporary art history, and it is edited by the seasoned art critic Vinod Bhardwaj.
Important day
12. Ghana Independence Day is on March 6.
◉ Ghana’s Prime Minister, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, declared the nation free of British colonial rule on March 6, 1957.
◉ Ghana made history by becoming the first nation to be emancipated from colonial domination following a protracted struggle for independence.
◉ Ghana became the first nation in sub-Saharan Africa to gain official independence on this day in 1957.
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