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World Meteorological Day: March 23

World Meteorological Day is observed every year on 23 March to commemorate the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

WMO is a United Nations' (UN) specialised organisation with 193 member states and territories.

This year, the theme is ‘Early Warning and Early Action’.

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Shaheed Diwas 2022: March 23

Shaheed Diwas 2022 also known as Martyr’s Day is celebrated every year on March 23. This is the day when we remember all the valiant warriors who fought to protect our country and lost their lives on the front.

This day is remembered as a dark chapter in the pages of history as the British government hanged Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar.

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PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Biplobi Bharat Gallery in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata through video conferencing.

The Gallery displays the contribution of the Revolutionaries in the freedom struggle and their armed resistance to British colonial rule.

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Ministry of Civil Aviation & FICCI to jointly organise 'WINGS INDIA 2022' from 24th to 27th March in Hyderabad

Ministry of Civil Aviation and FICCI will jointly organise Asia's largest event on Civil Aviation - WINGS INDIA 2022 - from 24th to 27th of this month at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.

Theme of the event is “India@75: New Horizon for Aviation Industry.”

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will be formally inaugurating the event on 25th March.

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Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry - FICCI.

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Bangladesh most polluted country of the World

Bangladesh was the most polluted country in the world in 2021,says the World Air Quality Report prepared by the Swiss-based air quality technology company IQAir in its latest report.

In terms of particulate matter in the air,Bangladesh recorded an average PM2.5 level of 76.9 micrograms per cubic metre in 2021 against the WHO recommended maximum 5 micrograms per cubic metre.

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BJP's S Phangnon Konyak to become Nagaland's first woman Rajya Sabha MP

In Nagaland, BJP’s nominee S Phangnon Konyak is set to become the first woman to be elected as Member of Parliament for the state’s lone Rajya Sabha seat.

Konyak, 44 years old is the incumbent Mahila Morcha President Nagaland unit, hailing from Mon district.

Creating history, Konyak becomes the second woman after Rana M Shazia to enter any Parliament House.

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It was  in 1977 when Shaiza was elected to the Lok Sabha from Nagaland.

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Kerala Becomes First State To Introduce Carbon-Neutral Farming

Kerala is set to become the first state in the country to implement carbon-neutral agricultural practices in selected places, for which the government has budgeted 6 crores in the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Carbon-neutral farming will be introduced at 13 farms under the Agriculture Department and tribal regions in the first phase.

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NABARD sanctions highest allocation of Rs 4,013cr to Odisha

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 4,013 crore to the Odisha government during the financial year 2021-22 under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).

This financial allocation is highest in the country under RIDF during the financial year.

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DBS Bank India launches Green Deposits programme enabling institutions to support sustainable projects

DBS Bank India has announced the launch of its Green Deposit Programme for corporate clients providing a simple way for companies to support environmentally-friendly projects or avenues.

The program will allow Corporate Entities to fund sustainability projects.

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Coal India Plans to Produce 1 Billion-Ton By 2023-24

Coal India Limited, the largest coal producer in the world has planned to increase all India coal production to the level of 1 BT by 2023-24 and coal production by Coal India Limited to 1 BT by 2024-25 has been prepared.

As per the draft report of Niti Aayog, the coal demand is expected to remain in the range of 1,192-1,325 million tonnes by 2030.

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3rd edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise begins in Yangiarik

The 3rd edition of joint training exercise between Indian and Uzbekistan armies, EX-DUSTLIK is being conducted at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan from today to 31st March 2022.

The last edition of DUSTLIK was conducted in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand in March last year.

The joint exercise would focus on counter terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under a United Nations Mandate.

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India ranks 51st in global list of annual rise in housing prices

India ranks 51st in annual appreciation in housing prices with a 2.% rise in rates during the Oct-Dec quarter of the last year, according to property consultant Knight Frank.

In its latest research report titled 'Global House Price Index – Q4 2021,' Knight Frank said that India has climbed up 5 spots to the 51st rank in Q4 of 2021 against the 56th rank in Q4 of 2020.

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Fitch cuts India growth forecast for 2022-23 to 8.5% from 10.3%

Fitch Ratings downgraded its 2022-23 growth forecast for India from 10.3% to 8.5% citing sharply higher energy prices which it believes will spur inflation beyond 7% as oil companies eventually pass on price hikes to retail consumers.

Global inflation is back with a vengeance after an absence of at least two decades.

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Devendra Jhajharia becomes first para athlete to receive Padma Bhushan

The legendary Devendra Jhajharia has become the first para athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award.

The 40-year-old Jhajharia received the prestigious award from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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