Subject: History and Culture
Why in News?
The Gorsam Kora festival, signifying the enduring friendship between India and Bhutan, started on March 7 and ended on March 10 this year.
About Gorsam Kora Festival:
Source: Economic Times
Why in News?
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 3rd Land Port at Sabroom in South Tripura.
About Sabroom Land Port
Source: Times of India
Subject: Polity and Governance
Recently, the Parliament passed the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, to ensure one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and the Assembly of NCT of Delhi.
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
The Central Government has recently introduced a Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) aimed at regulating the conduct of pharmaceutical companies.
About UCPMP 2024:
Important Provisions:
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
India recently loaded the core of its long-delayed prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) vessel.
Background
About Nuclear Waste
Dealing with Nuclear Waste
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Defence and Security
Why in News?
India recently tested the Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology successfully.
Background
About Agni-5
MIRV Technology
Global Context
Source: Indian Express
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Subject: Economy
Why in News?
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has granted an exemption to the import of certain goods from quality control orders (QCOs) under the advance authorisation scheme.
About DGFT:
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
The South Korean government has introduced approximately 7,000 Hyodol robots to address the issue of loneliness among senior citizens. These robots are designed to provide companionship and remind the elderly to take their medications.
Source: Indian Express
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