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Answer: Australia

India and Australia have jointly signed a mechanism that will help facilitate mutual recognition of qualifications between students and professionals from both countries. The mechanism would recognize degrees but keep engineering, medicine and law pass-outs out of the ambit of the professional registration framework.

A bilateral meeting was held between Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Australian counterpart Jason Clare for this agreement. A delegation led by Claire also visited the University Grants Commission (UGC) here along with a 30-member team of Vice-Chancellors of over 10 Australian universities and other higher education officials

Answer: 7th

Recently, President Draupadi Murmu has inaugurated the 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference 2023 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. More than 15 countries will participate in this conference which will be of three days. The theme of the conference will be "Eastern Humanism for the New Age" and has been planned by the Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies. India Foundation is the organizer of this conference which defines the Dharma Dhamma traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism as an approach to environment, holistic healthcare, human-centred development and human dignity.

India Foundation is a New Delhi-based independent think-tank focused on issues, challenges and opportunities in Indian politics

Answer: Gail

Tata Steel Mining Limited has signed an MoU with GAIL (India) Limited for the Ferro Alloys Plant at Athgarh, located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. Through this agreement, GAIL will supply natural gas for the ferro alloys plant. This project will promote a pollution free alternative, thereby reducing the carbon footprint. In this article, we will discuss the importance of this agreement and the underlying elements behind this agreement to reduce the pollution of ferro alloys plant.

Through this agreement with Tata Steel Mining Limited, GAIL will supply natural gas for the Ferro Alloys plant. Green house gas emissions will be reduced by 968 tonnes which will be very positive for the environment

Answer: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has received the Porter Prize 2023. It recognized the Government's strategy in the management of COVID-19, the involvement of various stakeholders, especially ASHA workers in the industry for making PPE kits. The award was announced during The India Dialogue at Stanford University. The country's contribution in the development and manufacturing of vaccines was also appreciated.

The theme of the two-day conference was Indian Economy 2023: Innovation, Competitiveness and Social Progress. The conference featured a series of keynote addresses and panel discussions on the themes of innovation, competitiveness and societal progress. The participants gained a perspective about the future of India and the challenges for its continued progress

Answer: Tamil Nadu

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed several restrictions on the Tamil Nadu-based Musiri Urban Co-operative Bank (MURI) in view of its deteriorating financial condition. Under these restrictions, a limit of Rs 5,000 has been imposed on withdrawals by individual customers.

The RBI said in the statement that the restrictions will remain in force for six months from the close of business on March 3 and are subject to review. In addition, the co-operative bank cannot provide loans, make any investments, and disburse any payments, without the approval of the RBI. In addition, the lender cannot dispose of any of its assets.

Answer: Odisha

Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Kumar Malik has informed the state assembly that gold deposits have been found at various places in three districts of Odisha including Deogarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj. The minister informed that the State Directorate of Mines and Geology and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducted a preliminary survey and found the presence of gold deposits in Deogarh, Gopur, Ghazipur, Kusakala, Adal, Salikana, Dimirimunda and Adas area of Kardanga region of Keonjhar.