1 New Delhi becomes the world’s most polluted capital for the fourth consecutive year: Report
After 2018 , New Delhi has been ranked as the world’s most polluted capital city for the fourth consecutive year . Swiss organization IQ AIR has said in its recent report that New Delhi’s air quality was in the worst category in 2023. According to this report, the PM 2.5 level of air in Delhi had deteriorated from 89.1 microgram per cubic meter in 2022 to 92.7 microgram per cubic meter in 2023. Begusarai in Bihar has been the most polluted city in the world . With an average annual PM two point five per cubic meter level of 54.4 micrograms, India had the third worst air quality after Bangladesh and Pakistan . This report estimates that 100 crore people in India experienced PM 2.5 air levels. This was higher than the annual level of five micrograms per cubic meter of air set by the World Health Organization.
2. Famous Malayalam poet Prabha Varma will be awarded Saraswati Samman for the year 2023
Famous Malayalam language poet Prabha Varma will be awarded Saraswati Samman for the year 2023 . He will be given this honor for his poetry collection Rudra Satvikam and his contribution to literature during 2013 to 2022. Under this, a citation, symbol of Maa Saraswati and Rs 15 lakh are given. Rudra Satvikam is a poetry collection by Prabha Varma which was published in 2022. In this novel written in poetic style, the conflict between power and politics, individual and state, art and power has been presented in a unique way. The KK Birla Foundation, a literary and cultural organization, has instituted three awards in the field of literature, including the Saraswati Samman, the Vyas Samman (for Hindi), and the Bihari Award (for Hindi and Rajasthani writers from Rajasthan). Are.
3 tm Krishna honored with Sangeet Kalanidhi Award
Renowned Carnatic classical singer Thodur Madabusi Krishna, known for challenging traditional ideas about caste and gender politics in Carnatic music, has been honored with the prestigious Sangeetha Kalanidhi Award by the Madras Music Academy . The award recognizes Krishna’s powerful voice, commitment to tradition, exploratory approach to music, and use of music as a tool for social reform. TM Krishna started his musical journey at a young age. At the age of 12, Krishna presented his first concert at the Madras Music Academy.
4 Ratan Tata received PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for philanthropic works
Ratan Tata , former chairman of Tata Sons, has been awarded the prestigious P.V. Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his contribution in the field of social service . He was given this award at a ceremony held on March 15 in Mumbai. Ratan Tata is a well-known personality in the world of business and is also known for his contribution in the field of social service. This award, given in the name of the country’s former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, is given to those who have shown complete dedication to works related to social welfare and humanity. Ratan Tata has donated more than half of his wealth to charitable activities. 86-year-old Ratan Tata has also been awarded the country’s two highest civilian honors – Padma Vibhushan (2008) and Padma Bhushan (2000).
5 Tamil Nadu will be included in the PM Shri scheme of the Central Government
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Education Ministry to implement the PM Shree School (PM School for Rising India) scheme in the state . This information has been given by Tamil Nadu School Education Department. The MoU will be signed by the state government before the start of the 2024-25 academic session. The Government of India launched PM Shree School (PM School for Rising India) after it was approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 September 2022. Under the scheme, more than 14,500 existing schools will be selected as PM Shree Schools (PM Schools for Rising India). Central Government, State Government, Union Territories and Local Bodies are eligible for PM Shri School Scheme. Primary schools (Class 1-5/ 1-8) and Secondary/Higher Secondary schools (Class 1-10/1-12/6-10/6-12) managed by Central/State/UT Governments/UDISE+ Code is made by the local self-government and will be considered for selection under this scheme.
6 B Sairam becomes new Chairman and Managing Director of NCL
B Sairam has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) . NCL is the Singrauli based major subsidiary of Coal India Limited. Sairam has taken charge of this post.
7 Britain launches the country’s first ‘Dragonfire’
The UK recently successfully tested its Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) , demonstrating its ability to intercept enemy aircraft and missiles at remarkably low cost. A demonstration in January in Scotland demonstrated the laser’s accuracy in targeting and destroying air threats, marking a potential game-changer in air defense technology. The Dragonfire LDEW claims accuracy equivalent to hitting a target as small as a £1 coin from a kilometer away.
8 Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek win Indian Wells tennis titles
World number two men’s tennis player Carlos Alcaraz and world number one women’s tennis player Iga Swiatek won the Indian Wells 1000 men’s and women’s titles respectively. World number two player Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev in the final of Indian Wells ATP Master 1000 title. The final match was played on 17 March 2024 at Indian Wells in California, United States. World number one female tennis player Iga Swiatek of Poland defeated Maria Sakkari of Greece to win her second Indian Wells WTA title.
9 Max Verstappen wins at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Red Bull ‘s Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after starting from pole position . This is Red Bull’s second consecutive one-two finish in the 2024 Formula One season.
