Current Affairs – 25 March 2024
Chandrayaan 3’s Landing Site “Shiv Shakti” Receives International Astronomical Union Recognition
Current Affairs – 25 March,2024
- Chandrayaan 3’s Landing Site “Shiv Shakti” Recognized by IAU
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on August 26, 2023, that the Chandrayaan-3 landing site on the Moon will be called ‘Shiva Shakti’.
- The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name on March 19, 2024, nearly seven months after the announcement.
- Chandrayaan 3: Launched on July 14, 2024; achieved a controlled landing on August 23, 2024.
- Significance: India became the fourth country to land near the lunar South Pole.
Current Affairs – 25 March,2024
- Date: March 25
- Established by: Pope John Paul II in 1999
- Purpose: Raise awareness about unborn children’s importance, condemn abortion, and promote their rights’ protection.
- Significance: Honors unborn children who died due to abortions, emphasizes their value, and acknowledges them as deserving respect.
- History: Originated from the Catholic Church, coinciding with the Feast of the Annunciation, celebrated first by El Salvador in 1993.
Holi 2024
Current Affairs – 25 March,2024
- Date and Significance: Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is celebrated on March 25, 2024. It is one of the most important festivals for Hindus, commemorating the love and devotion between Lord Krishna and Radha, as well as the victory of good over evil.
- Celebration: People celebrate Holi by smearing colours on each other’s faces, eating Gujiya (a sweet dish), drinking Thandai (a traditional drink), and playing with water balloons.
- Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is celebrated with much fervor and enthusiasm across India.
- It marks the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring.
- People celebrate Holi by smearing colored powder (gulal) on each other, dancing, singing, and enjoying festive foods.
Current Affairs – 24 March,2024
- G. Sathiyan made history by becoming the first Indian to win a men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Series Beirut 2024, defeating Manav Thakkar in the final with a score of 3-1 (6-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-4).
- Despite being seeded No. 11, Sathiyan defeated higher-ranked players like Harmeet Desai and Chuang Chih-Yuan on his path to victory.
- Sathiyan’s win is a significant milestone in his career, marking his first singles title at an international ranking event since 2021.
Current Affairs – 24 March,2024
- First UN Resolution on AI: The UN General Assembly adopted the first-ever resolution on artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting global support for ensuring AI benefits all nations and is safe, secure, and trustworthy.
- Historic Moment: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris described the resolution as historic, emphasizing its role in setting out principles for the safe use of AI, particularly in protecting public interest and individuals from potential harm.
- Principles of the Resolution: The resolution emphasizes that AI should be adopted in a way that protects everyone and ensures equal access to its benefits, while also respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout its life cycle.
World Tuberculosis Day 2024
Current Affairs – 24 March,2024
- Date and Theme: World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24th. The theme for World TB Day 2024 is “Yes! We can end TB,” emphasizing the goal of eradicating TB through continued efforts and awareness campaigns.
- History: World TB Day commemorates Dr. Robert Koch’s discovery of the TB-causing bacteria on March 24, 1882. This discovery led to advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating TB. The first World TB Day was observed in 1983.
- Significance: The day serves as a reminder to invest in research, treatment strategies, and prevention methods for TB. Despite being preventable and treatable, TB remains a major global health threat.
Simon Harris: Ireland’s Next Prime Minister
Current Affairs – 24 March,2024
- Simon Harris is set to become Ireland’s youngest prime minister at 37, following the unexpected departure of Leo Varadkar.
- Born in Wicklow in 1986, Harris attended the Dublin Institute of Technology for journalism but left to pursue politics.
- A member of Fine Gael, he has held various roles within the party, including serving as health minister from 2016 to mid-2020.
- Harris is known for his adeptness with social media, particularly TikTok, where he engages with 92,000 followers and 1.8 million likes.