Saurashtra clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title after taking first innings lead against Bengal

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1.Cabinet hikes dearness allowance for Central govt employees by 4 per cent

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a four per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees.The Cabinet approved an increase of four per cent DA to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1, 2020.

This is over the existing rate of 17 percent of the Basic Pay/Pension.

2.Facebook launches ‘Pragati’ to boost women entrepreneurship in India

Facebook India called for applications for its CSR initiative, Facebook Pragati.The initiative will incubate and accelerate early-stage women-led non-profits that are working to drive women entrepreneurship and to spread awareness and adoption of technology among women in India.

Facebook Pragati will award four grants of up to ₹50 lakh for each non-profit to scale their work.

Non-profits that are less than three years old and have at least one woman founder can apply.

The programme will work on building second-tier capacity within the non-profits, with a series of functional mentors across marketing, HR and technology.

Apart from creating sustainability, this will also allow founders to spend time on strategic growth, resulting in scaling up faster.

3.India delivers 600 tonnes of rice to flood-hit Madagascar

Indian Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar has handed over 600 tonnes of rice on behalf of the Government of India to the Madagascar for quick relief to the flood victims.Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shardul arrived in Madagascar at Port Antsiranana on 10th of this month carrying rice for the people of Madagascar.

The rice will be distributed to the people affected by cyclone Diane that hit Madagascar coast in January this year.

Earlier, on 30th January, INS Airavat brought immediate relief material.

India was the first country to respond during devastation caused by Cyclone.

4.India ranks better in Animal Protection Index 2020, but still needs improvements

India is one of the better-performing countries in the global Animal Protection Index 2020, created by international animal welfare charity, World Animal Protection.The Animal Protection Index (API) aims to showcase where countries are doing well, and where they fall short on animal welfare policy and legislation, so they can take steps to improve.

The index ranks countries from A (being the highest score) to G (being the weakest score) according to their policy and legislation.

India has attained a C ranking in the index, along with countries like New Zealand, Mexico, France, and Spain.

Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Austria are rated with the highest scores.

5.GOKADDAL – World’s first Digital Solutions Exchange Cloud launched in India

GOKADDAL, world’s first Digital Solutions Exchange in the cloud has been launched in India.It is a one of its kind solutions aggregator, marketplace and cloud delivery platform.

GOKADDAL is going to revolutionize the way digital solutions are sourced, delivered and managed.

GOKADDAL Technologies is a Dubai based emerging technology company.

For solution seekers, GOKADDAL provides features like solution search, compare, use EOI/Bidding process to select the right solution in the right budget.

6.Assam govt to construct 33 stadiums in state under Uttran scheme

The Assam government will construct 33 stadiums in the state under the ‘Uttaran’ scheme.The 300 crore rupees will be spent to build the stadiums across the state.

500 playgrounds are being developed in the state to encourage rural talents.

Also, 50 thousand rupees will be given to one thousand players and 2500 clubs to get a grant of Rs. 75 thousand to promote sports in the state.

7.UP govt launches schemes for skill development & employment generation for youths

Uttar Pradesh government has launched three ambitious schemes for skill development and employment generation for youths in the state.Chief Minister of state Yogi Adityanath launched three schemes Kaushal Satrang, Yuva Hub and CM apprenticeship scheme.

Kaushal Satrang will have seven components which will provide opportunities to the youth.

Last month, the ‘Yuva Hub’ scheme was allocated Rs 1,200 crore in the state budget and it aims at providing employment to thousands of skilled youth by assisting in project concept and financial help for one year of operation.

CM Yuva Hub will also facilitate setting up of 30,000 startups in the state while CM apprenticeship scheme will provide a stipend of Rs 2500 to the youth of the state.

8.Infosys, Qualcomm partner for smart cities solutions

Infosys announced that it has joined the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program to offer end-to-end solutions for smart stadiums, smart venues and smart event management.This program is designed to connect cities, municipalities, government agencies, and enterprises with Qualcomm Technologies’ ecosystem to help deliver greater efficiencies.

These Smart Space solutions build upon Infosys’ proprietary SCALE (Sustainable-Connected-Affordable-Livable-Experiential) framework for smart spaces.

SCALE offers a rich set of features for building and resource management, physical assets management and occupants’ safety and security.

9.IPL 2020 postponed till April 15

The rise in the number of coronavirus cases has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to postpone IPL 2020.As a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 infection, the BCCI postponed the tournament till April 15.

The Twenty20 cricket tournament was scheduled to commence on March 29.

The news came after Delhi government suspended all the matches of this year’s IPL in the national capital.

The 2020 Indian Premier League will be the thirteenth season of the IPL.

10.Saurashtra clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title after taking first innings lead against Bengal

Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra clinched its maiden Ranji Trophy title at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.As per the rules, if the final of the Ranji Trophy is headed towards a draw, then the winner is decided on the basis of a first-innings lead.

Whoever manages to take the lead in the first innings, is declared as the champion.

The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between multiple teams representing regional and state cricket associations.