Delhi government launches ‘My EV’ portal

1.Army sets up Peeth of Excellence in memory of General Bipin Rawat

The Army has established a Chair of Excellence at the United Service Institution of India , New Delhi , in the memory of General Bipin Rawat , former Chief of Defense Staff . Chief of Army Staff Manoj Mukund Naravane made the formal announcement at a function held at South Block in New Delhi. On this occasion, a check of Rs 5 lakh was handed over to retired Major General BK Sharma , Director, United Service Institution of India, which would be given to the designated Excellence Chair as honorarium. The late General Bipin Rawat was the country’s first Chief of Defense Staff .

2.SIPRI Report: India emerges as largest importer of arms

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its latest report on Trends in International Arms Transfer, 2021 . According to the report, India and Saudi Arabia emerged as the largest importers of arms between 2017-21. Both countries account for 11% of global arms sales . Egypt (5.7%), Australia (5.4%) and China (4.8%) were the next three largest importers in the top 5 respectively. The report placed India at the top of the list. 85% of India’s total imports were from the three countries. Russia (46%), France (27%), and USA (12%) were the top three largest exporters of arms to India during this period.

3.India’s first Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park inaugurated in Bangalore

The country’s first Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park (Artpark) was inaugurated in Bangalore . It has been set up by the Indian Institute of Science-IIS Bangalore with a capital outlay of Rs.230 crore from the State and Central Governments . Artpark aims to drive innovations in the country by executing research projects under ambitious mission-mode in healthcare, education, mobility, infrastructure, agriculture, retail and cyber security sectors.

4.Shri Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate pilot project for Hydrogen based Advanced Fuel Battery Electric Vehicle (FCEV)

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate a pilot project for hydrogen based modern fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) on Wednesday . Toyota Kirloskar Motor in association with International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has undertaken a pilot project to study and assess the world’s most advanced FCEV Toyota Mirai, which is hydrogen powered on Indian roads and climatic conditions. This will be a first of its kind project in the country which aims to spread awareness about Hydrogen, FCEV technology and its benefits to help Hydrogen based society in India.

5.Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance gets an extension of 5 years

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has announced an extension of five years for its MD & CEO, Tapan Singhel . Bajaj Allianz General Insurance said in a statement that the new tenure will start from April 1, 2022. Under Singhel’s leadership, the company has grown to become one of the largest and most profitable private general insurance companies in the country, ensuring growth, profitability and customer-centricity. During his decade as MD & CEO, the business has generated a cumulative underwriting profit of over Rs 350 crore, grew revenue at a CAGR of 16 per cent, grew Net Profit (PAT) at a CAGR of over 30 per cent and its Doubling the solvency ratio from 156 per cent to almost 350 per cent.

6.N Chandrasekaran will be the President of Air India

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has been appointed as the chairman of Air India . In February 2022, N Chandrasekaran was reappointed as the chairman of Tata Sons for a second term of five years. Tata Sons will soon announce a new MD and CEO for Air India, replacing Ilker Ayci, who was to take charge next month but resigned in the wake of controversies regarding his appointment.

7.Ranjit Rath to be the next Chairman and MD of Oil India Limited

Ranjit Rath has been named as the next Chairman and Managing Director of Oil India Limited (OIL) . He will replace the current Chairman and Managing Director Sushil Chandra Mishra , who will retire on June 30, 2022. At present Rath is the Chairman and Managing Director of Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL). Oil India Limited is the second largest crude oil and natural gas producer owned by the Government of India under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

8.Center suggests to state governments to increase the strength of women police personnel from 10.3 to 33%

The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs , Nityanand Rai has said that regular advisories are issued to all the State Governments to increase the representation of women in the police . Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, Mr. Rai said that in the advisory, it has been suggested to increase the strength of women policemen from 10.03 percent to 33 percent . He said that it has also been suggested to create additional posts of women constables and sub-inspectors.

9.Delhi government launches ‘My EV’ portal

An online portal “ My EV ” was launched by the Delhi Government for the purchase and registration of Electric Autos in Delhi. ‘My EV Portal’ Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)It is an online portal developed by the Government of Delhi in association with This portal is available to all users on the website of Transport Department, Government of Delhi. The portal will enable Letter of Intent (LoI) holders to buy electric autos and avail incentives provided by the Delhi government. About 4,261 letters of intent (LoI) are being given by the Delhi government for electric autos. Also, there is a provision of 33 percent reservation for women. This online portal will ensure that interest subvention on loans is provided to the beneficiaries through a seamless automated channel.

10.Promoting self-reliance: BRO signs MoU with GRSE for construction of 27 double-lane Class 70 modular bridges in border areas

Border Roads Organization (BRO) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. has launched 27 Carriageway Double Lane Galvanized Modular Bridge of 7.5 meters with Indian Road Congress (IRC) Load Class 70Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply, manufacture and launch of The two-year contract, costing around Rs 60 crore, was signed on March 15, 2022 in New Delhi by Lt Gen Rajeev Choudhary, Director General, BRO and Commodore PR Hari (Retd., Indian Navy), Acting Chairman and Managing Director of GRSE. BRO successfully test-fired the “Indigenous 140 Feet Double Lane Modular Bridge” of IRC Load Class 70 by GRSE Limited last year. The first of its kind indigenous bridge was dedicated to the nation by Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh on December 28, 2021. The bridge was constructed in February 2021 by the karmayogis of Project Swastik on the important “Flag Hill-Dokla” road in Sikkim at 11, It was done at an altitude of 000 ft. The double-lane modular steel bridge developed by GRSE is the only bridge of its kind available in India and is 100% indigenous.

11.Digital School Health Platform launched in Puducherry

Under the National Digital Health Mission , Government of Puducherry has recently launched ‘ Digital School Health Platform ‘ to digitize the health records of around 2.4 lakh students . This software has been developed with the help of Axis Bank. Under this initiative, the nutritional level of the students can be checked whether they are anemic and early intervention can be done accordingly.

12.L&T launches MSMEs e-commerce platform Sufin

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has set up the L& T-SuFin e-commerce platform (L&T-SuFin e-commerce platform) . It is the country’s first full-fledged e-commerce platform for industrial products and services to be sold to other businesses . The transaction cost of the platform is around 1.5 percent. Through its B2B e-commerce platform, the company aims to empower businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises, by allowing them to access industrial goods digitally and cost-effectively across India Can you “With digital technology, L&T Sufin is positioned to transform the Indian business landscape, resulting in formalization of traditional supply chains and a win-win situation for suppliers and buyers,” the company said in a statement.

13.India’s first Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center inaugurated in Manesar, Haryana

The Union Power Minister has inaugurated Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC) and Innovation Park in yet another digitization effort aimed at advancing smart grid technologies and capacity building in the power distribution sector . The Minister requested that all distribution and transmission companies should come to SGKC both physically and virtually to take advantage of the technology. Singh said, the government will provide assistance to engineers and inventors with innovative smart system technology ideas.

14.LivKwik becomes first fintech to receive RBI’s PPI interoperability guidelines

Prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuer, LivQuik announced that it has achieved full interoperability for its prepaid payment instruments, as mandated by the Reserve Bank of India. According to the firm, it is also the first PPI issuer to achieve full interoperability . As per RBI regulations, PPI issuers will have to enable full-KYC wallet interoperability by March 31, 2022 .

15.75th BAFTA Awards 2022 announced

The 75th edition of the British Academy Film Awards , also known as the BAFTA Awards , was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London . The awards, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) , honor the best national and foreign films of 2021. The ceremony was hosted by actress and comedian Rebel Wilson . The film that received the most nominations was Dune with 11 nominations. The film Dune took home five trophies for the most awards. Here is the list of winners of the 2022 BAFTA Awards:

The British Academy Television Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding work in British television. It is being given annually since 1955. It is given mainly to British programmes.

16.Shreyas Iyer and Amelia Kerr named ICC Players of the Month for February 2022

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced India’s star all-format batsman Shreyas Iyer and New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr as the ICC Players of the Month for February 2022 . Fans can continue to vote every month for their favorite men and women cricketers across all formats of international cricket as part of the ICC Player of the Month initiative.

17.5 Indian women boxers won five gold medals in youth and junior boxing competitions

Five Indian women boxers won five gold medals in youth and junior boxing competition in Amman , JordanLive. Tamannaah in 50 kg weight category, Nivedita Karki in 48 kg category and Shaheen Gill won gold medals in 60 kg weight category. Apart from these, Raveena grabbed the gold medal in 63 kg and Muskaan in 75 kg weight category. Priyanka and Keerti have won silver medals, both of whom had to face defeat in the final. Five other boxers Renu, Tanisha Lamba, Prachi, Pranjal Yadav and Sneha got bronze medals. Indian women won medals in all the twelve categories of youth category. Indian junior team has secured the second position in the medal tally by winning 21 medals. India has won eight gold, seven silver and six bronze medals in this category.

18.International Day of Action for Rivers 2022

International Day of Action for Rivers is celebrated every year on 14 March . The year 2022 is the 25th anniversary of the International Day of Action for Rivers . The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the importance and importance of rivers as well as to discuss and spread awareness to people around the world about the conservation of rivers, river management, pollution and equitable access to clean and running water. Have to bring along The theme for 2022 is The Importance of Rivers for Biodiversity .

19.consumer rights day

World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on 15 March . This year’s theme is Fair Digital Finance . In this regard, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is organizing a program in New Delhi .

20.Vice President expresses grief over passing away of child expert Meena Swaminathan

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has expressed grief over the passing away of teacher and child care specialist Meena Swaminathan . In a tweet message, the Vice President said that Meena Swaminathan was a multifaceted woman and made outstanding contributions in the field of pre-school education, early childhood care and gender equality. Shri Naidu expressed his condolences to her husband and eminent scientist MS Swaminathan and other family members. Meena Swaminathan was also the chairperson of the committee that recommended the Integrated Child Welfare Development Scheme (ICDS) in Tamil Nadu and was also an emeritus trustee of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) . Meena Mobile Crchewas one of the founders of She was also the former chairperson of the Delhi Social Welfare Board and a founding member of the Center for Women’s Development Studies . In addition he also served as an international consultant with UNESCO and UNICEF on child care and education .

21.Former Union Minister Kumudben Joshi passes away

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of former Governor of Andhra Pradesh and former Union Minister Kumudben Joshi . Kumudben Joshi was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 26 November 1985 to 7 February 1990. She was the second woman governor of Andhra Pradesh after Sharda Mukherjee .