1.Pramod Sawant sworn in as Chief Minister of Goa for the second time in a row
BJP leader Pramod Sawant has become the Chief Minister of Goa for the second time in a row . The program of the swearing-in ceremony was the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium located in Taleigao. Apart from Sawant, eight BJP MLAs have taken oath as ministers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda attended the swearing-in ceremony. Apart from this, some Chief Ministers of BJP ruled states also attended the function. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai attended the ceremony. Recently all 40 assembly seats of GoaBut there were elections. The BJP had won the maximum number of 20 seats. Congress had won 11, Independents had won three seats. Also, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Aam Aadmi Party won two seats each.
2.Foreign Minister of Maldives Dr. S. Jaishankar inaugurates policing college
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Speaking at the inauguration of the National College for Policing and Law Enforcement in Male , Maldives , Jaishankar said that defense cooperation is another major pillar of partnership between India and Maldives. Appreciating the Maldivian policy – India First and India – Neighboring First , he said that in recent times under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the partnership between the two countries has grown rapidly.
3.Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur launches ‘Tejas’ skill training project at Dubai Expo
Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur on the second day of his Dubai visit launched a Skill India International Project ‘ Tejas (Training for Jobs and Skills in the Emirates)’ to train Indians living abroad . The objective of this project is to skill Indians, provide certificates and provide employment abroad. Tejas aims to pave the way for the Indian workforce to be skilled as well as enable them to suit the market requirements of the UAE. Tejas aims to create a 10,000-strong Indian workforce in the UAE during the initial phase.
4.DRDO successfully test-fired the Indian Army version of the surface-to-air medium-range missile off the Odisha coast
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on March 27, 2022 conducted two successful flight tests of the Indian Army version of the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur , off the coast of Odisha . The flight tests were conducted as part of live firing trials against high-speed aerial targets. The missiles intercepted the air targets and completely destroyed them, registering direct hits on both the ranges. The first launch was to intercept a medium altitude long range target and the second was to prove the capability of a low altitude short range target. This MRSAM variant is for use by the Indian Army in DRDO andIt is a surface-to-air missile jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) , Israel . MRSAM Army Weapon System includes multi-function radar, mobile launcher system and other vehicles.
5.Health Ministry’s flagship telemedicine service – “e-Sanjeevani” sets a record of 30 million tele-consultations
India has achieved a milestone in its e-health journey. The e-Sanjeevani telemedicine service of the Union Health Ministry has crossed 30 million tele-consultations . With this “e-Sanjeevani” telemedicine has also created a new record by completing 1.7 lakh consultations in a day . In some states, the service continues throughout the week. At the same time, in some states its service is being provided to the people round the clock. Telemedicine service has contributed a lot during the Kovid-19 pandemic. This has helped in reducing the burden on hospitals as well as helping patients to get consultation from doctors through digital medium / remotely. This has helped in bridging the gap between village and city by delivering quality health services at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries.
6.IIE signs MoU with Ministry of Rural Development to enhance the impact of Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Program (SVEP)
In line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ‘s vision of ‘ Aatmanirbhar Bharat ‘, the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) , under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship , has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Rural Development to promote local level entrepreneurship among rural youth . Have done Under the agreement, the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Program (SVEP) , a sub-scheme of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) .Developing self-employment opportunities for unemployed villagers. The main objective of this program is to promote employment opportunities in rural India. By developing a sustainable model for promoting village entrepreneurship, the program aims to enable poor villagers (affiliated with the self-help eco-system) to start their own businesses. This will be accomplished through integrated ICT techniques and measures such as training, capacity building, business consultancy services and provision of credit from banks, SHGs and federations.
7.Lt Gen Vinod G Khandare appointed as Advisor in Defense Ministry
Lt Gen Vinod G Khandare (Retd) has been appointed as an Advisor in the Ministry of Defence , providing strategic insight and advice to the Defense Secretary on matters relating to Defense Strategy. According to defense sources, he will work closely with the Defense Secretary. The mandate of the role would be to provide strategic inputs and advise on matters relating to defense strategy, readiness and related activities such as International Defense Corporation, maritime security and defense space.
8.Former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar joins Dun & Bradstreet
Former State Bank of India Chairman Rajnish Kumar has joined Dun & Bradstreet ‘s International Strategic Advisory Board of Data and Analytics. Dun & Bradstreet has been a trusted brand in business decision-making data, analysis and ratings for nearly 180 years.
9.NATO extends Jens Stoltenberg’s term by one year
According to a NATO statement, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) extended the term of Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg by one year until September 30, 2023. After the NATO conference in Brussels, US President Joe Biden and other NATO leaders decided to extend Stoltenberg’s term. In October 2014, Stoltenberg, the former Prime Minister of Norway, was named NATO Secretary General. His term was due to end in September 2021.
10.Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw nominated to be a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw , Executive Chairperson of Biocon and Biocon Biologics , has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) in Scotland . She will join RSE’s current fellowship of approximately 1,700 fellows who are recognized as some of the greatest researchers and practitioners working in or with Scotland. RSE is one of the oldest and most respected academic societies in the world. Fellows are chosen to join RSE from the fields of science, arts, education, business and public life in recognition of their impact in improving the world around them. The Biocon chief is among 80 veterans to be appointed to the fellowship of RSE this year.
11.India resumes international flights closed for the last two years due to the Kovid epidemic
Regular international flights have resumed operations from India . International flights were closed for almost two years due to the Kovid epidemic . The central government has announced several relaxations in the existing Kovid standards at airports and flights. According to the new rules of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the cabin crew members will now have to carry PPE. There will be no need to wear a kit. The security personnel at the airport have again been allowed to conduct a pat-down search of the passengers. Three seats will be left vacant for medical emergencies on international flights. Wearing of masks and hand hygiene will still be mandatory in airports and flights.
12.NMCG organizes ‘Yamunotsav’ at ITO Yamuna Ghat
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) organized NGOs at ASITA East River Front, ITO Bridge to celebrate the glory of Yamuna with a ” Vulture to Keep Clean “. Organized Yamunotsav in association with a group of NMCG is giving a grant of about Rs 2300 crore for the construction of sewerage infrastructure for the Yamuna River . Director General of NMCG, Shri G. I am Ashok Kumar .
13.Ola, Neo Bank to acquire Avail Finance
Ola , an Indian ride-hailing startup, has agreed to acquire neo-banking platform Avail Finance to expand its financial services offering . The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed by Ola, which holds a 9% stake in Avail Finance.is the owner of. Moneycontrol, on the other hand, claims the deal is worth $50 million. Ola intends to leverage Avail Finance’s product portfolio to scale up its lending operations and further its neo-banking expansion goals. The acquisition is a significant step in Ola’s larger foray into the fintech market as it seeks to develop a mobility-focused financial services business under Ola Financial. Ola Financial Services will expand its position in credit underserved areas with this purchase, which includes blue-collar employees such as Ola’s driver-partner ecosystem.
14.UNCTAD cuts India’s GDP growth rate to 4.6%
United Nations (UN) body UNCTAD (UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has cut its estimate of India’s economic growth. UNCTAD report states that India’s economy will grow at the rate of 4.6 percent in 2022. Earlier, the Indian economy was estimated to grow at 6.7 percent i.e. UNCTAD has cut its earlier estimate by 2 percent. It has been said in the report that due to the Russo-Ukraine war, India will face problems on many fronts. These include energy access and prices, trade restrictions, food inflation, tough policies and financial instability.
15.The Little Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
A picture book version, titled ” The Little Book of Joy “, co-authored by Nobel Peace Prize winner 14th Dalai Lama ( Tenzin Gyatso ) and Archbishop Desmond Tutu , will be released in September 2022. Artists Raphael Lopez and Rachel Newman and illustrations provided by Douglas Abrams collaborated on the text. This book focuses on the meaning of true happiness, which is rooted not in the materialistic world but in the nature of man. In 2016, he also co-authored the book The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World , which became a bestseller and sold over 1 million copies and was translated into more than 40 languages.
16.PFRDA and Irdai give license to Finmap to sell NPS, insurance
Financial services firm Finmap announced that it has been licensed under the National Pension Scheme by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) . It has also obtained a Certificate of Registration as a Corporate Agent from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) . On its app, the organization offers a wide variety of financial goods from mutual funds to bank accounts. According to the company, “One-stop marketplace for all financial products made available digitally by leading banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, mutual fund institutions and capital markets.
17.Ahmedabad IIM sets up retail tech consortium
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) , Ahmedabad ‘s Center for Digital Transformation has recently formed a Retail Tech Consortium with the intention of partnering with several retail and technology companies in India.has been launched. According to the Centre, the consortium will endeavor to improve cooperation among retail technology firms in the country. Flipkart has joined the consortium for the first year as a core partner, bringing its industry knowledge, experience and consumer insights to the table across the Internet ecosystem. This collaboration will bring to the fore a neutral customer perspective on retail digitization, helping merchants understand their customers better. The retail industry has experienced a lot of change in the two years since the outbreak began. Retail digitization has occurred at a rapid pace, affecting both online and traditional businesses. Consumer surveys will be conducted, case studies will be prepared, field experiments and research studies will be conducted, and retail technology webinars and conferences will be conducted across the country. Inventory Management, Labor Shortage, Supply-Chain Logistics,
18.Great Barrier Reef fish losing colour: Study
Due to climate change , oceans are warming and corals are constantly bleaching , causing fish in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to fade and lose their color , according to a new study . This study Global Change Biologyis published in. Dr. Hemingson at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia, led this newly published study. This recently published study has monitored observed changes in the color of fish communities as well as in their living environments. According to the researchers, the color diversity of fish communities is linked to the composition of the local environment. The study showed that areas that had a higher concentration of structurally complex corals had more vivid and diversely colored fish species.
19.Central government sets infrastructure loan target of Rs 1 lakh crore for NaBFID
1 trillion rupees target for National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) by the government to sanction loans to the country’s infrastructure sector in the coming financial yearwere determined. This new Development Finance Institution (DFI) will start its work in the first quarter of the upcoming financial year. To catalyze investment in the infrastructure sector, this Development Finance Institution (DFI) plans to invest in various infrastructure projects. Funding will be given for projects in India as well as outside the country while priority will be given to credit enhancement and systemic risk mitigation. The Department of Financial Services is planning to make this newly formed DFI (Development Finance Institution) functional and the target of Rs 1 lakh crore will be implemented. In 2021, KV Kamath was appointed as the chairman of NaBFID. 20,000 crore has been invested by the government as equity in DFIs. Also, Rs 5,000 crore has been provided as grant to NaBFID. NaBFID with a capital base of Rs 20,000 crore,
20.Kotak, HDFC, Axis each acquire 7.84% stake in ONDC
HDFC Bank , Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank each acquired 7.84 per cent stake in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) . 10 crore each in the company from the three bankshave been installed. In a regulatory statement, HDFC Bank said it now holds 7.84 per cent of the equity share capital of ONDC after allotting 10 lakh equity shares for Rs 10 crore. According to another filing, Kotak Mahindra Bank has subscribed 10,00,000 equity shares of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) for Rs 10 crore, which translates into equity shareholding of 7.84 per cent in ONDC as on March 22. Axis Bank said in a separate filing that ONDC on March 22 allotted 10,00,000 equity shares with a face value of Rs 100 for a consideration of Rs 10 crore. After the allotment, the bank now holds 7.84 per cent of ONDC. The lenders said their investment in ONDC is aimed at assisting in the growth and transformation of the Indian digital commerce ecosystem. It is noteworthy that ONDC was formed in India on 30th December. was done in 2021. The company works to drive the growth and transformation of the Indian digital commerce ecosystem into an open public digital framework for both goods and services.
21.DBS Bank India launches green deposit program
DBS Bank India has announced the launch of its Green Deposit program for corporate customers , which provides an easy way for companies to support eco-friendly projects or avenues. DBS Bank is one of the few banks globally that integrates the Sustainable Development Goals by providing sustainable and eco-friendly green sector lending and business credit solutions and is now offering a Green Deposit product.
22.National conference of Indian Psychiatric Society begins in Visakhapatnam
The 73rd Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society (ANCIPS) has been organized in Visakhapatnam . Some experts from different parts of India and abroad are participating in the three day conference held at the Vizag conferences in Madhurwada. The last national conference was held 37 years ago in Visakhapatnam. The focus will be on increasing incidence of drug and alcohol abuse in society, stress among students and suicide, depression and anxiety, problems of old age and dementia. The national conference, being jointly organized by IPS, AP State Branch, Government Hospital Mental Care and Visakha Psychiatric Society, will be inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta Justice P Lakshmana Reddy.
23.Mangaluru Kambala organized in Karnataka
The fifth edition of the annual Mangaluru Kambala was held on 26 and 27 March 2022 at the grounds of Goldfinch City in Bangara Kulur . The event usually takes place in November, but due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the event is taking place in March. 148 pairs of bulls took part in the 2021 event. It is a bull race held annually in Karnataka. The program is sponsored by local Tuluva landlords in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Bull committees organize these events. More than 45 races are held annually in the coastal region of Coastal Karnataka.
24.PV Sindhu wins Swiss Open badminton women’s singles title; She defeated Busanan Ongbamrungpha of Thailand in the final.
PV Sindhu has won the women’s singles title of the Swiss Open badminton tournament. In the final, she defeated Busanan Ongbam-Rungphan of Thailand 21-16, 21-8 to win the title. This is Sindhu’s second title of the year. He won the Syed Modi India International title in January. In men’s singles final, H.S. Prannoy lost to Jonathan Christie of Indonesia.
25.Railways won the Obaidullah Khan Hockey Cup tournament
Indian Railways men ‘s hockey team has won the prestigious Obaidullah Khan Heritage Hockey Cup tournament held at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) from 21.03.2022 to 27.03.2022 . In the final match, the team of Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) won the Army XI .defeated by 2 goals. This prestigious hockey tournament was played at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated this competition on 21st March. Started in the year 1931 as the Obaidullah Gold Cup, this prestigious tournament has been going on for several decades and has produced many international players during its sporting journey. The competition was last played in the year 2016 and this year it was held again after a gap of six years. The last time this tournament was won by BPCL in the year 2016 and the Railways team was the runner-up.
26.Indian Railways Women’s Team Won Gold Medal in National Cross Country Championships
The Indian Railways women’s team emerged victorious at the 56th National Cross Country Championships (Men and Women) held in Kohima , Nagaland . Indian Railways women athletes won gold medals in the team event while men’s team managed to win silver medals. Ms. Varsha Devi, Manju Yadav, Preenu Yadav and Munni Devi were the team members of Railway Sports Promotion Board in the championship. In the individual event, Indian Railways women athletes occupied the top 5 positions and won the gold medal for Indian Railways in the team event. In the men’s section, the Indian Railways team of Narendra Pratap, Dinesh, Virendra Kumar Pal and Harshad Mhatre won the silver medal.
27.March 27: World Theater Day
World Theater Day (WTD) is celebrated every year on 27 March to draw attention to the power of the stage . It also explains the importance of theater art as it continues to grow, entertain, teach and transform us. The day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theater Institute (ITI), a global organization for the performing arts. The day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”, and the day serves as a wake-up call to governments, politicians and institutions that have so far failed to help people. For and its value is not recognized.
