Daily Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Prelims, 13 March 2023 Current Affairs For Civil Services

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18th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC)

18th India-Australia JMC in News

Recently, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, and Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell met and issued Joint Statement of 18th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC).

India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)

During 18th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), both ministers discussed implementation of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), negotiations for the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) and further developing two-way investment.

• Both leaders have also discussed engagement in the G20, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
• Both agreed that India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations should be swiftly concluded.
• This will build on the foundation laid by the ECTA, including new areas of trade, investment and cooperation.
• India-Australia CECA will also create new employment opportunities, raise living standards and improve the general welfare in both countries.

India-Australia Energy Cooperation

At 18th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Ministers highlighted the importance of a smooth and timely clean energy transition. This will help both countries work towards achieving their respective net zero goals.

• They highlighted the complementary nature of Australia and India’s economies.
• They said that both countries are committed to further enhancing economic, technology, and trade and investment cooperation to get to net zero emissions.

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in News

Recently, the Chief Justices/Chairmen of the Supreme Courts of the members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in India. Extensive guided tour of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya was facilitated for the visiting delegates. SCO countries visiting judicial delegates also complimented the unique journey of Indian democracy led by the chief executives.

What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya?

The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a tribute to every Prime Minister of India since Independence. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (Prime Minister Museum) is a narrative record of how each one has contributed to the development of our nation over the last 75 years. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (Prime Minister Museum) gets a large number of visitors from India and abroad. A large numbers of Indian and foreign dignitaries has also visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (Prime Minister Museum) since its opening.

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya Details

The foundation stone for the new museum for Prime Ministers (Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya) was laid at the complex in October 2018. After delays due to the pandemic, the project opened its doors in April 2022.

• About: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (Prime Minister Museum) is dedicated to the former PMs of the country. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya was inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav — a 75-week celebration launched to mark 75 years of Independence.
• Location: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is located at the iconic Teen Murti complex, New Delhi.
• Significance: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya will become the source of inspiration for the youth who will be able to witness the hardships each PM faced and how they overcame them to lay the foundations of a new India.
  • The Prime Minister’s Museum will also reflect the shared heritage of each government.

Yoga Mahotsav 2023

Yoga Mahotsav 2023 in News

Yoga Mahotsav 2023 is being organized by Ministry of Ayush along with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) from 13th to 14th March 2023 at Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium.

Yoga Mahotsav 2023

Yoga Mahotsav 2023 will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on 13^th March 2023.

• Yoga Mahotsav 2023 is an event of Ministry of Ayush that commemorates 100 days countdown to the 9th edition of International Day of Yoga 2023.
• The Yoga Mahotsav 2023 will witness the auspicious presence and discourses by eminent dignitaries including revered Yoga Gurus, eminent Yoga Masters, experts of Ayush, delegates and Yoga enthusiasts.

Yoga Mahotsav-2023 Significance

Yoga Mahotsav-2023 is being organized to give a wider promotion and publicity to various dimensions of Yoga and its utility. Yoga Mahotsav also aims to kindle a mass movement to promote health and wellbeing and peace across the globe.

• Mass Yoga demonstrations/sessions will take place in 100 places in Delhi NCR to celebrate the countdown to the 9th edition of International Day of Yoga 2023.
• Yoga Mahotsav-2023 will commence 100 Days, 100 cities, and 100 organizations activities across the nation.

Daily Current Affairs FAQs

1. Who is organizing the Yoga Mahotsav-2023?

Ans. Yoga Mahotsav-2023 is being organized by Ministry of Ayush along with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY).

2. What is Yoga Mahotsav 2023?

Ans. Yoga Mahotsav 2023 is an event of Ministry of Ayush that commemorates 100 days countdown to the 9th edition of International Day of Yoga 2023.

3. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya?

Ans. The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a tribute to every Prime Minister of India since Independence. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (Prime Minister Museum) is a narrative record of how each one has contributed to the development of our nation over the last 75 years.

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