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Daily Current Affairs 24 March 2023
Shaheed Diwas Or Martyrs Day – 23rd March
- Shaheed Diwas Is Observed On 23rd March Every Year To Pay Homage To The Martyrs Who Sacrificed Their Lives For The Liberation Of India.
- This Day Marks The Anniversary Of The Execution Of 3 Indian Freedom Fighters- Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru & Sukhdev Thapar In 1931.
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Gujarat Court Sentences Rahul Gandhi To 2 Years In Jail
- A Court In Surat In Gujarat Has Convicted Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi In A Criminal Defamation Case Filed In 2019 & Sentenced Him To 2 Years In Jail Over His Remarks On Modi’s Surname.
- Chief Judicial Magistrate HH Verma Convicted Rahul Gandhi Under Sections 499 And 500 Of The IPC
- During The 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Rahul Gandhi Made An Objectionable Comment On The Modi Surname While Addressing A Public Meeting In Kollar, Karnataka.
- The Court Granted Bail To Rahul Gandhi And Stayed The Sentence For 30 Days So That He Can Appeal In A Higher Court.
- Will Rahul Gandhi Be Disqualified As MP?
- 1. Section 8(1) Of The Representation Of The People Act, 1951.
- This includes Section 153A (Offence Of Promoting Enmity Between Different Groups On Grounds Of Religion, Race, Place Of Birth, Residence, Language, Etc. And Doing Acts Prejudicial To Maintenance Of Harmony) Or Section 171E (Offence Of Bribery). Section 171F (Offense Of Undue Influence Or Impersonation At The Election).
- 2. Section 8(3) Of The RPA States That An MP Can Be Disqualified If Convicted And Sentenced To A Minimum Of 2 Years Imprisonment. However, The Section Also States That Disqualification Takes Effect Only “After The Lapse Of 3 Months” From The Date Of Conviction. Within That Period, One Can File An Appeal Against The Conviction Before The High Court.
Asia’s Largest 4-Meter Telescope was Inaugurated In Uttarakhand
- Asia’s Largest 4-meter International Liquid Mirror Telescope Was Launched In Devasthal In Uttarakhand.
- ItHas Been Established At The Aryabhatta Research Institute Of Observational Sciences (ARIES) In Nainital, Uttarakhand.
- It Was Inaugurated By Jitendra Singh (Science And Technology Minister)
- What Is International Liquid Mirror Telescope?
- It Consists Of A 4-Meter-diameter Rotating Mirror Made Of A Thin Layer Of Liquid Mercury To Collect Light.
- It Mainly Consists Of 3 Components. The 1st Bowl Contains A Reflective Liquid Metal (Mercury).
- The 2nd Air Pressure Driven Motor On Which The Liquid Mirror Rests.
- 3rd Is A System To Run The Motor. The Surface Of Liquid Mirror Binoculars Naturally Takes On A Parabolic Shape As It Rotates, Which Is Ideal For Focusing Light. A Thin Transparent Film Of Micellar Liquid Protects The Mercury From Wind Abrasion, Which Can Create Ripples On The Surface Of The Mercury.
Sergio Pérez Wins Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023
- Sergio Perez Displayed A Wonderful Performance And Earned His 1st Win.
- Max Verstappen, Secured The 2nd Position.
- Although Verstappen Retained His Lead In The Championship Standings With His Fastest Lap, Fernando Alonso Was The Focus Of The Battle For The Final Podium Spot, Finishing In 3rd Place
- Sergio Perez
- Max Verstappen
- Fernando Alonso
- George Russell
- Lewis Hamilton
World Meteorological Day 2023 – 23rd March
-  World Meteorological Day Is Celebrated Every Year On March 23, To Mark The Official Formation Of The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) In 1950. The Theme For World Meteorological Day 2023 Is “What Is The Theme Of World Meteorological Day 2023
- World Meteorological Day Is Significant Because It Raises Awareness About The Crucial Role That The National Meteorological And Hydrological Services (NMHS) Play In Ensuring The Safety And Well-being Of Society.
- The Year 2023 Will Mark The 150th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of The WMO.
India Ranks 3rd In Terms Of Self-made Billionaires
- According To The 2023 Hurun Global Rich List, India Is Ranked 3rd In Terms Of The Number Of Billionaires. China Has Almost 5 Times More Billionaires Than India.
- India Has 105 Self-made Billionaires. The Combined Wealth Of These Billionaires Is $381 Billion.Â
- Country Out Of 137 Nations.
- India’s Proportion Of The World’s Billionaires Has Been Consistently Rising Over The Past 5 Years, And It Now Accounts For 8% Of The Total Global Billionaire Population, Compared To 4.9% 5 Years Ago. Among These Billionaires, 57% Are Self-made.
Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Launched in Assam
- Himanta Biswa Sarma (Chief Minister Of Assam) Inaugurated The ‘Mission Lifestyle For Environment’ (LiFe) In The State.
- It Aims To Encourage An Environmentally Conscious Lifestyle, With A Focus On Utilizing Resources Rather Than Engaging In Wasteful Consumption.
- What is Mission LiFE
- Â It Is A Global Initiative That Aims To Aid The World In Combatting Climate Change And Promote A Sustainable Way Of Life To Attain The UN Set Sustainable Development Goals.
- India Introduced The Concept Of LiFe During The UN Climate Change Conference Of The Parties (COP26) In Glasgow In 2021
- On World Environment Day, June 5th, 2022, India Launched The Life Global Movement, Calling On Academics, Researchers, And Startups Worldwide To Devise Specific And Scientific Ways To Harness The Full Potential Of Collective Action To Address The Environmental Crisis.
Pankaj Advani Won The Asian Billiards Championship Title
- Pankaj Advani Has Won The Asian Billiards Championship Title Held In Doha, Qatar.
- He Defeated The Defending National Champion Brijesh Damani (India) 5–1 To Win The Title For The 2nd Time In A Row And 9th Overall.
- He Has Won 17 Billiards World Titles.
Review Questions
- Martyrs Day Is Observed On __________
- 23 March
- 21 March
- 19 March
- 20 March
Answer: A
- Bhagat Singh Was Executed In Which Of The Following Case?
- Dalhousie Square Bomb Case
- Central Assembly Bomb Case
- Kakori Case
- Lahore Conspiracy Case
Answer: D
- Which Book Is Not Written By Bhagat Singh?
- Why I Am An Atheist
- Jail Diary And Other Writings
- To Young Political Workers
- Annihilation Of Caste
Answer: D
- Â _____ Is Related To Sections 499 Of the Indian Penal Code.
- Dowry Death
- Robbery
- Attempt To Murder
- Defamation
Answer: D
- Asia’s Largest 4-Meter Telescope Inaugurated In _______
- Jammu And Kashmir
- Manipur
- Uttarakhand
- Ladakh
 Answer: C
- _________ Wins Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023
- Max Verstappen
- Sergio Perez
- Fernando Alonso
- Lewis Hamilton
Answer: B
- World Meteorological Day 2023 Is Observed On ____
- 20 March
- 23 March
- 19 March
- 25 March
Answer: B
- India Ranks ____ In Terms Of Self-made Billionaires.
- 1st
- 3rd
- 5th
- 2nd
Answer: B
- Mission LiFe Was Introduced During ____.
- COP 25
- COP 26
- 16th G-20
- 17th G-20
Answer: B
- World Environment Day Is Observed On ___
- 23 March
- 20 July
- 5 June
- 6 September
Answer: C
- ______ Won The Asian Billiards Championship Title 2023
- Pankaj AdvaniÂ
- Brijesh Damani
- Alex Bliss
- None Of The Above
Answer: A
- Asian Billiards Championship 2023 Held In ________
- Riyadh
- Doha
- Muscat
- Dubai
 Answer: B
- How Many Billiards World Titles Won By Pankaj Advani?Â
- 15
- 16
- 12
- 17
Answer: D
- Bhagat Singh Was Born In The Year ________.
- 1907
- 1905
- 1911
- 1912
Answer: A
- Delhi Assembly Bomb Case Happened In _____.
- 1930
- 1929
- 1924
- None Of The Above
Answer: B
- Lahore Conspiracy Case Was Against _____.
- James A Scott
- JP Saunders
- Sir John Roe
- Sir William Batter
Answer: A
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