1 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited hands over two Dornier-228 aircraft to the Guyana Army
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has handed over two Dornier-228 aircraft to the Guyana Army . The President of Guyana, Dr. Irfan Ali, said in a social media post that the Dornier-228 aircraft arrived at Cheddi Jagan International Airport yesterday evening, escorted by two Boeing C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft.
2 Shefali Sharan becomes Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau
Senior Indian Information Service officer Shefali Sharan took charge as Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau . Ms Sharan, a 1990 batch officer, took charge of the post after the retirement of Manish Desai. Ms. Sharan has also worked in the Election Commission and the Finance Ministry.
3 Tripura Matabari Pera and Pachra received GI tag
Tripura Chief Minister announced that two traditional items of the state , Matabari Pera and Pachra , have been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag , marking an important milestone for local artisans and weavers. Matabari Pera, a dairy-based sweet served as prasad at the Tripurasundari temple, and Pachara, a hand-woven cloth used by indigenous communities, have been granted the coveted GI tag. The GI tag ensures legal protection against unauthorized copying or misuse of the product and also protects its authenticity and preserves the cultural heritage associated with it. This recognition also facilitates market access and promotion domestically and internationally, while promoting economic opportunities for the local communities involved in its production. Tripura’s iconic Queen Pineapple was earlier awarded the GI tag along with 13 other products from the North East, highlighting the diverse and unique offerings of the region.
4 SIA-India & Brazil’s ABRASAT sign MoU to promote progress in space sector
Satcom Industry Association of India (SIAIndia) has partnered with the Brazilian Association of Satellite Telecommunications Companies to promote progress in the space sector. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the . The MoU aims to promote cooperation between India and Brazil and promote innovative enterprises and technological collaboration. The strategic partnership will help enhance connectivity and collaboration, empowering critical operations. The MoU will explore new market dynamics, infrastructure development, technological advancements, entrepreneurship, funding sources and private investment.
5 Saudi Arabia selected to lead women’s rights forum
Despite widespread criticism over its poor record on women’s rights , Saudi Arabia has been selected to chair the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) . The appointment of Saudi Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil has sparked outrage among human rights groups, given the huge disparity between the state’s actions to promote gender equality and the commission’s mandate.
6 SEBI launches a new and more user-friendly version of its grievance redressal system – SCORES 2.0
Securities and Exchange Board of India-SEBI has launched a new and more user-friendly version of its grievance redressal system – SCORES 2.0 . According to an official press release, the new version of SCORE will make the process more efficient through auto-routing, auto-escalation, monitoring and reduction in timelines. According to SEBI, in SCORES 2.0 the time limit for redressal of complaints has been reduced to 21 days. Moreover, there will be two levels of review. The first level of review will be conducted by the ‘designated body’ and if the investor is dissatisfied, SEBI will conduct a second review. The market regulator has added a KYC registration agency database for easy registration of investors on Scores. Investors will be able to lodge complaints only through the new version of SCORE. This website is available at https://scores.sebi.gov.in. The old website, https://scores.gov.in will remain operational only to check the status of old complaints. SEBI has informed that the old Scores app has been discontinued and a new app will be launched soon.
7 Digital India Trust Agency
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering setting up the Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to tackle the spread of illegal lending apps and curb rising cyber frauds . The purpose of this proposed agency is to verify digital lending apps, maintain a public register of verified apps, and promote transparency and accountability in the digital lending sector. In recent years, India has seen a rise in fraudulent activities and unethical practices in the digital lending sector. RBI has taken several measures to address this issue, including working with the IT Ministry and Google to whitelist legitimate digital lending apps and removing unauthorized apps from the Google Play Store.
8 Trailer of India’s first AI-based film IRAH launched
There has been a lot of discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent times . The trailer and song of the first Hindi film ‘ Irah ‘ made on this subject was launched in Mumbai. The film stars Rohit Bose Roy, Rajesh Sharma, Karishma Kotak and Rakshit Bhandari. in lead roles. Produced by Big Films Media and directed by Sam Bhattacharjee, the film is set to release in theaters across the country on April 4 through Implex Digital Theatrical Distribution.
9 Income Tax Department imposed a fine of ₹564.44 crore on Bank of India
Bank of India (BoI) has disclosed the receipt of an order from the Income Tax Department, Assessment Unit in respect of Assessment Year (AY) 2018-19 . The order imposes a penalty of ₹564.44 crore on various rejections made by the bank . Bank of India is initiating the appeal process before the Commissioner of Income Tax, National Faceless Appeal Center (NFAC) against the order. The Bank believes that it has sufficient factual and legal basis to prove its position in the case based on the preference/orders of the appellate authorities.
10 Allu Arjun’s wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds Museum in Dubai
Allu Arjun is the first South star, whose wax statue was installed in Madame Tussauds Museum in Dubai . Allu Arjun recently flew to Dubai with his family, where he unveiled his wax statue. The wax statue is modeled in the look of the Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo actor and also has Pushpa ‘s ‘ thagade le ‘ style. Allu Arjun, in another post on
11 Vijay Jain receives Times Power Icon 2024 award
Recently at a glittering event organized by The Times Group in Noida , Vijay Jain, Managing Director, Star Estate, was honored with the prestigious Times Power Icon 2024 Award. The event, which celebrated and honored the top leaders of the industry, was graced by a host of industry leaders and celebrities, including cine icon Adah Sharma, who presented the award to Vijay Jain.
12 FSIB selects new CMD for New India Assurance and United India
Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) , the nodal agency for public sector banks and insurance companies, has selected the next chairmen and managing directors (CMDs) for New India Assurance and United India Insurance. Current Chairperson and MD Girija Subramaniam has been selected as the next CMD of New India Assurance. AIC General Manager Bhupesh Sushil Rahul has been appointed as the new CMD of United India Insurance.
13 Hockey India Awards 2023
The Hockey India Awards 2023 was held on March 31, 2024 in New Delhi to honor the outstanding Indian hockey players of the previous calendar year. Many players were honored at the event for their exceptional performance and contribution to the game. Indian men’s team vice-captain Hardik Singh was named the Player of the Year . He was part of the bronze medal-winning team at the Tokyo 2023 Olympics and the gold medal-winning team at the Asian Games 2023. Olympian Salima Tete was given the Sportswoman of the Year award for her role in the Indian women’s team that won the bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year . Munich 1972 Olympics bronze medalist Ashok Kumar was honored with the Hockey India Lifetime Achievement Award , named after his father Dhyan Chand, for his contribution to the game . P.R. Sreejesh was awarded the prestigious Hockey India Baljeet Singh Award for the best goalkeeper of the year . Harmanpreet Singh wins Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year the
14 Miami Open: Italy’s Jannik Sinner won men’s singles title
Italy ‘s Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles at the Miami Open tennis tournament in the United States last night . Second seed Sinner defeated Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov 6-3,6-1 in the final. With this title, Sinner will reach his career-high second position in the ATP world rankings, ahead of Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. On the other hand, unseeded American player Danielle Collins won the women’s singles title. Collins defeated Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in straight sets 7–5, 6–3 in the final. Earlier, India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden had won the historic men’s doubles title.
15 Odisha State Day: 1 April
Every year, the state of Odisha celebrates Utkala Dibasa on 1 April . Odisha is the ninth largest state in the country, it is rich in mineral resources. It is a major supplier of raw materials such as coal, iron ore to many industries spread across the country. The state of Odisha was established on April 1, 1936. It was established as a province of British India on April 1, 1936. It was named Orissa. The English name was changed to Odisha on November 4, 2011.
