📰 Current Affairs Summary: March 2023 🌏

🔸 International Relations and Foreign Affairs:

India-China Summit: Focused on enhancing bilateral ties, addressing border disputes, and promoting trade and investment between the two countries.

India-France Naval Exercise: The joint exercise aimed at deepening military cooperation, improving interoperability, and strengthening maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.

BRICS Summit 2023: Key outcomes included addressing global challenges such as climate change, economic development, and ensuring global peace and security.

🔸 Economy and Development:

Union Budget 2023-24: Key highlights included increased allocation for infrastructure, healthcare, and education, focus on sustainable development and climate change initiatives, and tax reforms.

RBI's Monetary Policy Review: The central bank maintained status quo on key policy rates, aiming to support economic recovery and manage inflation expectations.

Global Economic Outlook by IMF: India projected to be the fastest-growing major economy in 2023, driven by robust domestic demand and ongoing economic reforms.

🔸 Environment and Ecology:

National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Review: The government reviewed and updated the NAPCC, emphasizing on mitigation and adaptation measures to achieve India's Paris Agreement targets.

World Water Day: India participated in global efforts to raise awareness about water scarcity, pollution, and the importance of sustainable water management.

🔸 Science, Technology and Space:

ISRO's Gaganyaan Mission Update: Successful testing of crew escape system, bringing India closer to its first manned space mission.

National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: The government launched an updated strategy, focusing on research and innovation, promoting AI adoption, and addressing ethical concerns.

🔸 Social Issues and Governance:

Women's Reservation Bill: The government reintroduced the bill in Parliament, aiming to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women.

National Health Mission Review: The government announced new measures to strengthen primary healthcare, increase immunization coverage, and tackle non-communicable diseases.

Education Policy Reforms: The Ministry of Education unveiled a roadmap for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on improving learning outcomes, teacher training, and digital infrastructure.

Stay tuned for more updates and keep preparing for UPSC Civil Services Exam! 🚀