1. Recently, Ministry of Jal Shakti signed an agreement with which institute for the establishment of an International Centre of Excellence for Dams? – IISc Bangalore
The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore to establish the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED).
With a focus on dam safety, ICED will provide technical support, conduct research, and offer academic courses.
The Ministry will fund the center with a grant of 118.05 crore rupees for infrastructure construction and modernization.
The MoA duration is ten years or until the completion of the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase-II and III Scheme, whichever is earlier.
2. With which country will the Indian Coast Guard organize ‘Sea Defenders-2024’? – USA
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal launched the e- Kisan Upaj Nidhi scheme on Monday.
Loans will be given at the rate of 7% on their products kept in warehouses registered with the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA).
International Affairs
5. Which country has become the new member of the military alliance NATO? – Sweden
The joint exercise ‘Bharat-Shakti’ of the three armies of India (Army, Navy and Air Force) will be organized in Asia’s largest field firing range located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Top officersof the three armies, including Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, will participate in the Bharat-Shakti exercise to be held on March 12.
Important Days & Weeks
11. When is International Women’s Day celebrated every year? – 08 March
International Women’s Day is celebrated all over the world on 8 March.
This day started in America about 115 years ago when in 1908, women in America launched a big movement for their rights.
The International Women’s Day campaign for the year 2024 is based on “Inspire Inclusion” and this year’s theme is “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”.
State Current Affairs
12. Recently, which state government collaborated with World Economic Forum to establish AI centre? – Karnataka
The Karnataka state government has partnered with the World Economic Forum to establish a state-of-the-art AI center, formalized through a Letter of Intent signed on February 29.
This strategic alliance aims to position Karnataka as a global hub for artificial intelligence, marking a crucial move towards integrating the state into the global digital and technological landscape.
13. Which state has launched India’s first Al generative teacher ‘Iris’? – Kerala
