Current Affairs - National

Paradip Port Authority in Odisha surpassed Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, handling 145.38 MMT of cargo, showcasing its dominance in coastal shipping and productivity excellence. This achievement reflects Paradip Port's cost efficiency, offering the lowest tariffs and maintaining frozen tariff rates for cargo handling for three years, contributing to its success as India's leading cargo-handling port.

The revised wage rate of Rs 374/day for unskilled workers in Haryana under MGNREGS signifies an increase, reflecting efforts to improve livelihoods in rural areas amidst the Model Code of Conduct and ongoing election activities.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is celebrating its 90th year on April 1st, 2024, marking its establishment in 1934 to maintain monetary stability and its evolving roles in financial regulation, foreign exchange management, and developmental functions under various Governors, including the current Governor, Shaktikanta Das.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is conducting excavations in Nachne village, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, to uncover India's potentially oldest temple. This initiative highlights ASI's role in archaeological research and conservation of historical monuments, contributing to our understanding of India's ancient heritage.

Sri Lanka has claimed rights to explore the Indian Ocean Seabed, including the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount). This region, rich in cobalt and other minerals, is subject to international regulations overseen by the International Seabed Authority under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.