1.PM to visit Pune on March 6 and inaugurate Pune Metro Rail Project
The Prime Minister , Shri Narendra Modi , will visit Pune on March 6, 2022 and will inaugurate the Pune Metro Rail Project . The Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development projects. PM Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Pune Municipal Corporation premises at around 11 amUnveiling the statue of This idol is made of 1850 kg of gun metal and is about 9.5 feet high. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Pune Metro Rail project at around 11.30 am. The project is an attempt to provide world class infrastructure for urban movement in Pune. The foundation stone of the project was also laid by the Prime Minister on December 24, 2016. The Prime Minister will inaugurate a 12 km stretch of the total 32.2 km Pune Metro Rail Project. The entire project is being built at a total cost of over Rs 11,400 crore. Shri Modi will also inaugurate and inspect the exhibition at Garware Metro Station and take a Metro ride from there to Anandnagar Metro Station. At around 12 noon, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of several development projects and will inaugurate it. He Mula-Mutha river projectsHe also laid the foundation stone for rejuvenation and pollution abatement. The nine kilometer stretch of the river will be rejuvenated at a project cost of over Rs.1080 crore. This will include works like river bank protection, interceptor sewage network, public facilities, boating activity etc. The Mula-Mutha River Pollution Abatement Project will be implemented on the concept of ” One City One Operator ” at a cost of over Rs.1470 crore . A total of 11 sewage treatment plants will be constructed under the project with a total capacity of around 400 MLD. The Prime Minister will also launch 100 e-buses and an e-bus depot built at Baner. Built at Balewadi, Pune, the Prime Minister RK Laxman will inaugurate the Art Gallery-Museum . The main attraction of the museum is Malgudi villageIt is a miniature model based on Cartoonist R. Of. Cartoons made by Laxman will be displayed in the museum. After this, at around 1:45 pm, the Prime Minister will start the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Symbiosis University.
2.Rajasthan government announces ‘Camel Conservation and Development Policy’
Rajasthan , State Government has announced ‘ Camel Protection and Development Policy ‘ in its budget 2022-23. According to government figures, there are less than two lakh camels left in Rajasthan and the number of camels across the country has decreased by 1.5 lakh since 2012. There were around 2.5 lakh camels left when they were last counted in 2019. Camel is the state animal of Rajasthan and their numbers are continuously decreasing. The Rajasthan government had declared the camel as the state animal in 2014 . About 85 percent of the country’s camels are found in Rajasthan, followed by Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
3.Vidya Balan appointed as the brand ambassador of Bharti AXA Life Insurance
Bharti AXA Life Insurance has appointed National Award winning actress Vidya Balan as its brand ambassador. She will help promote the #DoTheSmartThing champion of Bharti AXA Life Insurance as the brand ambassador. Bharti AXA Life Insurance is a joint venture between Bharti AXA, India’s leading business group, and AXA, one of the world’s leading organizations in financial security and asset management.
4.MEA unveils special logo for 75 years of Indo-Dutch diplomatic relations
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Netherlands . Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs and Maarten van den Bergh, Ambassador of the Netherlands to India, launched a joint logo to commemorate the occasion on March 2, 2022. The national flowers of both the countries are lotus and tulip in the logo. The circle at the heart of the logo represents our friendship, and the colors of the flag emphasize the relationship that exists between the Indians and the Dutch. Throughout the year, a variety of events and activities are planned to celebrate the 75th anniversary in various areas of cooperation, including water, agriculture, innovation, energy, climate and culture. The Netherlands gifted India 3000 fresh tulips, which were planted in the Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan Gardens, as a token of goodwill for the Amrit Festival of Independence.
5.Ministry of Women and Child Development organizes Nari Shakti Talks on Financial Literacy and STEM for young women in association with UNICEF
In connection with the International Women’s Day celebration named ‘ Iconic Week ‘ of the Ministry of Women and Child Development in the order of ‘Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav’ , UNICEF Yuvah has launched ‘ Stem and Financial Literacy for Young Women ‘.Organized Nari Shakti Samvad on ‘(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics – STEM and Financial Literacy for Young Women). The program was graced by the dignified presence of the Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani. Other dignitaries who participated in the program included Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Of. Vijay Raghavan, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Shri Indivar Pandey, Advisor, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Dr. Nisha Mendiratta, Program Head, Women’s Science and Engineering Division (WISE-KIRAN), Dr. Rajendra AS, Ministry of Information Technology Kumar, Mr. Yesumasa Kimura, UNICEF Representative in India and Dwarka Sriram, Head of Generation Unlimited (YUVAH) in Youth Development and Partnerships at UNICEF India.
6.Indian Navy successfully test-fires long-range ground-attack BrahMos missile
The Indian Navy successfully demonstrated a long-range ground attack BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from its frigate INS Chennai on March 5, 2022 . After crossing a long range trajectory, the missile hit its target with precision and conducted complex maneuvers. Both the BrahMos missile and INS Chennai were indigenously built and displayed state-of-the-art Indian missile and shipbuilding prowess. This reinforces the contribution of the Indian Navy in the self- reliant India and Make in India initiatives. This achievement establishes the capability of the Indian Navy to strike from afar and strike from sea to land when required.
7.Multilateral Naval Exercise MILAN 22 concludes
The sea phase of the 11th edition of MILAN in which 26 ships, one submarine and 21 aircraft participated, concluded on March 4, 2022. Complex and advanced exercises were conducted in all the three phases of naval operations to enhance the compatibility, reciprocity, mutual understanding and maritime cooperation among the partner navies. The closing ceremony of MILAN 22 was conducted in a unique format, with the Commanding Officers of the participating ships arriving at anchorage on INS Jalashwa by helicopters and boats. Six foreign ships participated in the closing ceremony in virtual mode. The ceremony was presided over by RADM Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
8.Students from ARIES and IIT Roorkee to participate in joint PhD through MoU signed for academic collaboration
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) will soon be able to participate in joint PhD programs and IIT Roorkee students can take advantage of various existing and upcoming facilities at ARIES to do projects on ongoing activities at ARIES Huh. This will be possible through a Memorandum of Understanding signed between ARIS and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, for academic cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
9.UPI transaction cost reduced
According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India , India’s cashless retail transactions on the UPI platform in February stood at Rs 8.27 lakh crore.Which is slightly less than the previous month’s total (NPCI). There were 452 crore (4.52 billion) in transactions in February 2022. The total value of cashless retail transactions on the BHIM UPI network stood at Rs 8.32 lakh crore in January, with 461 crore transactions (4.61 billion). According to NPCI, the value of automatic collection at toll plazas using NETC FASTag technology rose slightly in February, with over 24.36 crore transactions (243.64 million) at Rs 3,631.22 crore. The value of NETC FASTag toll collection was Rs 3,603.71 crore through 23.10 crore (231.01 million) transactions last month. Tatkal money can be transferred through 24×7 IMPS, i.e. tatkal payment service reduced to Rs 3.84 lakh crore in February as against Rs 3.87 lakh crore in January. During the same period, as per the data, the number of such transactions is 42 crore (420.93 million) as compared to 44 crore (440.17 million).
10.Tata Motors launches ‘Anubhav’ – Showroom on Wheels
Tata Motors has launched a mobile showroom (Showroom on Wheels) named ‘ Anubhav ‘ to target rural customers by expanding its reach in rural areas and providing them with a car buying experience at home.has been launched. Tata Motors will deploy a total of 103 mobile showrooms across the country to increase Tata Motors brand awareness in rural India. These mobile showrooms will be operated by the dealership under the supervision and guidance of Tata Motors. All dealerships will define monthly routes for these vans on which they will drive and cover the target village or tehsil. A total of 103 mobile showrooms are being deployed across the country to increase Tata Motors brand awareness in rural India. These mobile showrooms will help the existing dealerships to provide a door-to-door selling experience to the customers and provide information on Tata Motors products. These products include an all-new range of cars and SUVs, accessories, availing finance schemes, booking test drives and appraising existing cars for exchange.
11.Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announces investment of over Rs 100 crore for AYUSH healthcare sector in Nagaland
The Union Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has dedicated Rs.100 crore for the development of AYUSH healthcare sector in Nagaland .Announced a major investment of more than Rs. With this allocated amount, one AYUSH hospital with 30 beds and three hospitals of 10 beds along with an Ayurvedic college will also be developed in the state. The Union Minister also inaugurated an Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Raza Chedema, Kohima today. 30-bedded AYUSH hospitals will be developed at Kihpire, while one 10-bedded AYUSH hospital each will be developed at Mokokchung, Nagaland University Dimapur and Wokha. In order to promote higher education in AYUSH in the region, the Union Minister announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art Ayurvedic College at Longleng. This college will be built at a cost of Rs 70 crore.
12.Sanjeev Kapoor appointed as the new CEO of Jet Airways
Sanjeev Kapoor has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jet Airways . Prior to this, Kapoor was the Chairman of Oberoi Hotels and has also served as Chief Operating Officer at SpiceJet and Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at Vistara. He has served as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer of Vistara Airlines for three years and as Chief Operating Officer of SpiceJet for two years. Jalan Kalrock Consortium is the new promoter of Jet Airways.
13.President appoints Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava as Acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Justice Shri Manindra Mohan Srivastava , the senior- most Judge of the High Court of Rajasthan , by notification dated 04.03.2022, to discharge the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of this High Court. has been appointed . This appointment will be effective from 07.03.2022. Justice MM Srivastava, Senior Judge, Uttarakhand High Court, will perform the duties of the office of Chief Justice of the High Court consequent to the retirement of Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Aqeel Abdulhamid Qureshi. Justice Qureshi is retiring on 6 March 2022.
14.An Australian company acquired an NRL-backed startup
Get It Fast (www.getitfast.com.au) , an innovative Australian delivery company in remote areas, has acquired Numaligarh Refinery Limited backed OneTracker Technologies Pvt Ltd (onetraker.com) in Guwahati , Assam . OneTracker provides a world-class enterprise technology platform for logistics and remote distribution companies. Numaligarh Refinery Limited, through its flagship startup initiative named NRL Ideation (VIDEA), has supported OneTracker to encourage local entrepreneurs from North-East India and create a conducive environment for startup businesses in the region.
15.NMCG receives ‘Special Jury Award’ for significant work done for Ganga Rejuvenation
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been conferred with the ‘ Special Jury Award ‘ at the 7th Indian Industry Water Conference and 9th edition of FICCI Water Awards, held virtually from 2nd to 3rd March, 2022 . The eminent jury of FICCI Jal Awards recognized the significant work done by NMCG for Ganga Rejuvenation. The citation underscores the complexity of the task of conservation (rejuvenation) of the entire Ganga basin and the importance of engaging with diverse stakeholders, especially the people-river relationship, which forms the basis of NMCG’s approach to this challenging task.
16.Hero MotoCorp launches new EV brand ‘Vida’
Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new brand ” Vida “, (Vida means life) for its emerging mobility solutions and upcoming electric vehicles . The Vida brand was unveiled by Dr. Pawan Munjal , Chairman and CEO, Hero MotoCorp, in Dubai on 3 March 2022 . He also announced a $100 million Global Sustainability Fund that will help the company nurture over 10,000 entrepreneurs on ESG solutions.
17.Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy launched the program ‘Nari Shakti of the Northeast’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day
March 8, 2022 is celebrated as International Women’s Day . As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDONER) has a special for a week long campaign ‘ Nari Shakti of Northeast ‘ in recognition of the extraordinary efforts of women and girls in Northeast India ahead of International Women’s Day 2022 . The campaign is running. North Eastern Region Development Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy launched this campaign on social media channels of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region today.
18.Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Sulabh International will organize “Swachhagraha: Celebration of Cleanliness and Independence” tomorrow
“Swachhgraha” under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage public awareness with the core idea of ’ Swachhata, Swadheenta and Sulabh ‘ in New Delhi in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Sulabh International ‘ is organizing the event. This program will be organized in two sessions. In the first session, Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of social reform and human rights movement Sulabh Sanitation, will address the audience. On this occasion, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev of Patanjali Yogpeeth located in Haridwar will also address the audience through virtual medium.
19.Foundation stone of School of Advanced Materials (SMAT) unveiled at JNCASR
The foundation stone of School of Advanced Materials (SMAT) was unveiled to bring together all the materials research activities of Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) . Over the past 30 years, it has emerged as a leading center in the field of materials research in the country and the world. During the foundation stone unveiling ceremony at JNCASR, Jakkur (Bangalore) campus, Dr. S. Chandrashekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India said, “The dream of building for SMAT in JNCASR campus on non-government fund basis is going to come true just like Prof. CNR Rao had conceived.
20.RBI canceled the license of Sarjeroda Naik Shirala Cooperative Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has canceled the license of Sarjerodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank , Sangli, Maharashtra , as it did not have sufficient capital and earning potential. With the cancellation of the licence, Sarjerodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Ltd. has ceased to do banking business with effect from the close of business on March 2. The bank is not complying with various sections of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Upon liquidation, each depositor shall be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) up to a monetary limit of Rs.5 lakh.
21.IIT Madras and NIOT to organize OCEANS 2022 for the first time
OCEANS 2022 Conference and Exhibition jointly by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) , ChennaiIt is a bi-annual event for global marine researchers, technologists and engineers, students and policy makers. This is happening for the first time in India and is coordinated by the Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras on behalf of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Ocean Engineering Society (IEEE OES) and Marine Technology Society (MTS). The conference is being organized in a hybrid model. The main theme of the conference is ‘Inspire-Innovate-Sustain’. Delegates will share their experiences on topics related to climate change, global warming, weather uncertainties, tackling coastal erosion, marine pollution and microplastics through nearly 400 presentations.
22.DST ties up with Intel India to boost AI readiness
‘ Building AI readiness among young innovators ‘, a program by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) , Government of India in partnership with Intel India , was launched by Dr Jitendra Singh , Union Minister of State (I/C) for Science and Technology . The objective of the program is to build digital preparedness among the students of classes 6 to 10.who are enrolled under the INSPIRE-Awards MANAK scheme of DST. With an aim to create a culture of creativity and innovative thinking, DST’s flagship program reaches out to students across India. Intel said its commitment to boost AI readiness in the country is in line with the government’s vision of leveraging AI to make India a leader in using technology to address its socio-economic challenges. The program will bring these two together and seeks to build an AI-ready generation by empowering students with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI in an inclusive manner.
23.India and America’s 19th Military Cooperation Meeting 2022 held in Agra
19th Edition of Indo-US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) Meeting Agra, Uttar Pradeshwas held in. Discussion was co-chaired by Air Marshal BR Krishna, Chief of Integrated Defense Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) and Lt Gen Stephen D Sklenka, Deputy Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command representing the US side . The conference took place while Russia was engaged in an important military operation in Ukraine. Western countries such as the United States have imposed severe economic sanctions against Russia. About 70% of India’s defense equipment is made in Russia. According to the Defense Ministry, the Indo-US Military Cooperation Group was established to advance defense cooperation between the two countries through regular meetings at strategic and operational levels between the Integrated Defense Staff Headquarters and the US Indo-Pacific Command. Indo-US MCG Headquarters, It is a forum established to advance defense cooperation between the two countries through continuous strategic and operational consultations involving the Integrated Defense Staff and the US Indo-Pacific Command. The discussions focused on improving the ongoing defense activities of the two countries and considering new initiatives within the framework of the existing cooperation mechanism.
24.HPCL signs MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) in New Delhi on February 24, 2022 to complement the efforts of the Government of India towards green energy goals and a carbon-neutral economy .A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Shuvendu Gupta who is the Chief General Manager of HPCL for Biofuels and Renewables, and Sanjay Sharma who is the Executive Director of SECI signed the MoU. The MoU envisages cooperation and partnership in the fields of renewable energy, electric mobility and alternative fuels as well as development of ESG projects. HPCL plans to further diversify into the RE and Electric Mobility sectors as well as pursue development of ESG projects, in order to meet the Government of India’s goal of increasing RE capacity and accelerating the adoption of Electric Mobility in India. Can go
25.Developed MMIC of DRDO used in EOS 04
The Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has been used in the radar imaging satellite module of EOS 04 . Earlier on February 14, 2022, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)launched MMIC. At the same time, several Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) were designed/ developed and produced at DRDO’s Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL) and DRDO’s Factory (Foundry) Gallium Arsenide Enabling Technology Center (GAETEC). TR-modules used in payloads have been developed for radar imaging using these MMICs. More than 30,000 modules have been manufactured at GAETEC’s factory for various space missions. This is an example of a collaborative achievement between two advanced technology departments of the Government of India with support from industry partners. The use of indigenously designed and developed MMICs is a significant step towards a self-reliant India.
26.ISSF World Cup: Sri Nivetha, Isha, Ruchita win gold in women’s 10m air pistol
India’s Mr. Nivetha, Isha Singh and Ruchita Vinarkar won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol team event of the ISSF World Cup in Cairo , Egypt . With this win, India topped the medal tally with three medals, including two gold and silver. Germany’s Andrea Katharina Heckner, Sandra Ritz and Carina Wimmer won the silver medal. Germany and Italy are second with one gold, two silver and one bronze medals each. A total of 17 countries have won medals so far.
27.Hearth Festival celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir
Herath or ‘Night of Hara (Shiva)’ , commonly known as Maha Shivratri , is the main festival celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir . This festival marks the wedding anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma (Parvati) . 2022 Hearth Mahotsav was celebrated on 28 February 2022.
28.Union Bank of India and Ambit Finvest tie-up
Ambit Finvest has partnered with Union Bank of India (UBI) for financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) customers.announced the signing of co-lending agreement with Ambit Finvest is a non-deposit-taking non-banking financial company (NBFC) of Ambit Group. This collaboration will enable underwriting for businesses in 11 states now served by Ambit Finvest. According to Sanjay Dhoka, COO and CFO, Ambit Finvest, Ambit Finvest and Union Bank of India expect to accelerate credit delivery across multiple geographies with this partnership. MSMEs that face higher interest rates or are unable to access banking services will benefit from lower rates of interest, which will translate into cheaper cost of funds, according to the company’s statement, Which will allow them to more effectively invest capital in their businesses. Union Bank CGM Lal Singh said the collaboration with Ambit Finvest Pvt Ltd is part of UBI’s objective to create synergies between the two organisations, allowing us to better serve the most qualified and underserved enterprises. Lal Singh also said that this effort is part of Union Bank’s commitment to support MSMEs by offering tailored financial solutions and faster growth of MSMEs to contribute to the economic growth of the country. According to Dhoka, as a result of its co-loan agreement with a large conglomerate like Union Bank of India, Ambit Finvest will be able to further expand its reach in the MSME segment. Thereby allowing us to better serve the most qualified and under-served enterprises. Lal Singh also said that this effort is part of Union Bank’s commitment to support MSMEs by offering tailored financial solutions and faster growth of MSMEs to contribute to the economic growth of the country. According to Dhoka, as a result of its co-loan agreement with a large conglomerate like Union Bank of India, Ambit Finvest will be able to further expand its reach in the MSME segment. Thereby allowing us to better serve the most qualified and under-served enterprises. Lal Singh also said that this effort is part of Union Bank’s commitment to support MSMEs by offering tailored financial solutions and faster growth of MSMEs to contribute to the economic growth of the country. According to Dhoka, as a result of its co-loan agreement with a large conglomerate like Union Bank of India, Ambit Finvest will be able to further expand its reach in the MSME segment.
29.Biodegradable nanoparticles developed by IIT Kanpur
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have created a biodegradable nanoparticle that can be used as an alternative to chemical-based insecticides to protect crops from bacterial and fungal diseases . Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur said that farmers have to face many problems, hence IIT Kanpur has worked tirelessly to improve the farming environment. The nanoparticles will reduce the risk of crop infection while increasing agricultural productivity.
