DAILY UPDATED CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11 - 12 MARCH 2021 NATIONAL PM unveils Kindle version .12.2018of Swami Chidbhavanandaji’s Bhagavad Gita Prime Minister Narendra.2018 Modi will launch the Kindle version of Swami Chidbhavanandaji‟s Bhagavad Gita and also address the occasion through virtual mode. The event has been .11.2018 organised to commemorate the sale of over five lakh copies of the Swami Chidbhavanandaji‟s Bhagavad Gita. Swami Chidbhavanandaji is the founder of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam Ashram at Thirupparaithurai, Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. Govt disband claims about Post offices charging Rs. 25 for cash withdrawal Government has dismissed a claim made on social media that from 1st of next month, Post offices will charge 25 on every cash withdrawal from its account. The Press Information Bureau has termed the claim as fake. It clarified that India Post has not announced any such charge on the withdrawal of money by account holders. Labour Minister launches ESI Scheme with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in 113 districts Union Minister for Labour and Employment Santosh Kumar Gangwar launched the convergence of ESI Scheme with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, PM-JAY in 113 districts of Chhatisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It was launched on the culmination day of Employees‟ State Insurance Corporation, ESIC, and Special Services Fortnight at New Delhi. The convergence will ensure that 35 crore ESI beneficiaries in such districts avail cashless medical services through empanelled hospitals of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY without any need of referral. Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav: Several events to be held across country Maharashtra government will be holding various programmes related to Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackray will flag-off Freedom Heritage walk from August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai. Freedom fighters will also be felicitated in the programme. The Uttar Pradesh government is holding a series of events and activities as a part of the „Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav‟ to mark the beginning of nationwide celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India‟s independence.
BANKING AND ECONOMIC APEDA launches its first virtual trade fair The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority launched its first virtual trade fair to boost export of agricultural and processed food products. The fair will conclude Mar 12. In the fair, basmati rice, non-basmati rice, millets, wheat, maize, groundnut and coarse grains have been displayed. 266 Indian and international buyers from various countries have registered for the virtual fair. Nitin Gadkari initiate two Technology Centres, three Extension Centres of MSME Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the two Technology Centres and three Extension Centres of MSME The Technology Centres which were inaugurated have been set up at Visakhapatnam and Bhopal and the Extension Centres at Srinagar, Jaipur and Nagaur. The MSME has rolled out the Technology Centres Systems Programme to develop the competitiveness ecosystems of MSME in the country.
IDBI Bank remove from RBI’s PCA framework Shares of IDBI Bank zoomed nearly 18 per cent in early trade after RBI removed the lender from its enhanced regulatory supervision or Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework after a gap of nearly four years. The stock started on a positive note, and jumped 17.12 per cent to Rs 44.80 on BSE.
STATE GOVT NEWS J&K: 5500 hectares of high-density plantation scheme in horticulture sector The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved the implementation of high-density plantation scheme in the horticulture 1441, Opp. IOCL Petrol Pump, CRPF Square, Bhubaneswar-750015 1 Ph. : (0674) 6556677, 8093556677. Web :www.vanik.org, E-mail : [email protected]
DAILY UPDATED CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11 - 12 MARCH 2021 sector with the support of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED). .12.2018 The step will go a .2018 long way in enhancing the quality and quantity of horticulture produce and doubling the farmer‟s income. Shri Kedarnath Dham temple.11.2018 Portals to open on May 17 The Portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham temple will open on May 17 this year. Shri Kedar Nath moving Deity will depart from Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath to Kedarnath Dham on 14 May. On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, after the PANCHANG calculation, the date for opening of the portals of Kedar Nath temple was decided at Sri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath. Tirath Singh Rawat takes oath as Uttarakhand CM In Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh Rawat was sworn-in as the new chief minister. He was administered the oath of office by Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya at Raj Bhawan in Dehradun.
INTERNATIONAL Armenian PM dismisses country’s Chief of General Staff In Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan relieved the country‟s Chief of General Staff Onik Gasparyan of his duties. Prime Minister Pashinyan has been under pressure from the military to step down following a deadly conflict with Azerbaijan. Russia break Twitter services over ‘objectionable’ content In Russia, the media regulator, Roskomnadzor, announced that it was slowing down online access to the social media giant Twitter, accusing the social media company of failing to remove around three thousands posts relating to objectionable content. The communications watchdog said, if Twitter does not comply with Russian law, there will be further actions against the service, including a complete ban.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Ravichandran Ashwin & Beaumont declared Player of the month for February by ICC India‟s premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was named the ICC men‟s Player of the Month for February. Ashwin played in three tests in the four match series scored a 106 in the second innings of India‟s second Test victory over England at Chennai and took his 400th Test wicket in the third Test victory at Ahmedabad. Ashwin scored a total of 176 runs across these games and took 24 wickets PV Sindhu settles for silver medal in BWF Swiss Open Super 300 On March 07, 2021,India‟s ace shuttler PV Sindhu settled for a silver medal in the BWF Swiss Open Super 300 at Basel. She went down against World No. 3 Spaniard and reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin 12- 21, 5-21, in the final of the women‟s singles event. Chess Player Humpy wins BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award 2021 World rapid chess champion Koneru Humpy has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman-of-the-Year award 2021. The award was based on a public vote in which Humpy beat sprinter Dutee Chand, shooter Manu Bhaker, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and hockey captain Rani Rampal. Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 – Anju Bobby George Emerging Player-of-the-Year award 2021 – young shooter Manu Bhaker
MISCELLANEOUS Second India – Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK II begins in Uttarakhand On March 10, 2021, The Second edition of India – Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK II commenced in Foreign Training Node Chaubatia, Ranikhet in Uttarakhand. This is the Second Edition of annual bilateral joint exercise between both armies. This bilateral joint exercise will be held on 10 days ie) From Mach 10, 2012 to March 19,2021.
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DAILY UPDATED CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11 - 12 MARCH 2021 Third Scorpene-Class Subm arine INS Karanj, Commissioned Into Indian Navy in Mumbai On March 10, 2021, .12.2018India‟s third stealth Scorpene-class submarine INS Karanj, was commissioned into the Indian Navy .2018in Mumbai. The diesel electric submarine was commissioned in presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Admiral.11.2018 (Retired) VS Shekhawat. Russia and China agreed to build a International Lunar Scientific Research Station China and Russia will build a lunar research station, on the moon‟s surface, marking the start of a new era in space cooperation between the two countries. The China National Space Administration mentioned the International Lunar Research Station would also be open to use by other countries. It described the project as a comprehensive scientific experiment base with the capability of long- term autonomous operation. Economic Freedom Index 2021: Singapore ranks First US conservative think-tank, the Heritage Foundation launched the Economic Freedom Index 2021. In the Economic Free index, Singapore has topped the global ranking for the second consecutive year. Singapore increased its overall score by 0.3 points to 89.7 primarily due to an improvement in the score for government spending. The Index has covered 184 countries in the study this time and the period of study is July 2019 to June 2020 Frontier Gandhi’s autobiography released in English The autobiography of „Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan‟(Freedom Fighter), titled “The Frontier Gandhi: My Life and Struggle” has been released. This is the “first time” that Khan‟s autobiography is available in English. It was first published in Iranian language Pashto in 1983. It is translated by former Pakistani civil servant and author Imitiaz Ahmad Sahibzada. It is published by the publishing house Roli Book. Book Titled Dynasty to Democracy: The Untold Story of Smriti Irani’s Triumph Smriti Irani’s victory in Amethi to release in English On March 15, 2021, The book, titled Dynasty to Democracy: The Untold Story of Smriti Irani‟s Triumph, is set to be released. The 44-year-old BJP leader had defeated the then Congress chief and MP Rahul Gandhi in his family bastion by a margin of 55,120 votes. It was the second time that Irani had contested against Rahul in Amethi. In 2014, Rahul got 4,08,651 votes against Irani‟s 30,0748 votes. Ivory Coast Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko Passes away The Prime Minister of Ivory Coast‟s Hamed Bakayoko has passed away in the German city of Freiburg. The 79-year-old president, Bakayoko was named prime minister in July 2020 following the sudden death of his predecessor, Amadou Gon Coulibaly. Ouattara had named his close confidant and chief of staff, Patrick Achi, as interim prime minister in place of Bakayoko.
APPOINTMENT NEWS Indian Bank appointed Imran Amin Siddiqui as its Executive Director Imran Amin Siddiqui,the General Manager of state-owned Indian Bank, has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Bank with effect from March 10, 2021. He has been appointed for a period of three years with effect from the date of assumption of office, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Siddiqui started his banking career with erstwhile Allahabad Bank, which is now merged with Indian Bank, as a SSI Field Officer in December, 1987.
ONE LINER The Cyberabad Police launched India‟s first-ever „Transgender Community Desk‟ at the Gachibowli Police Station in Hyderabad. FICCI‟s Overall Business Confidence Index has witnessed a decadal high of 74.2 in the current round on account of improvement in present conditions as well as expectations.
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DAILY UPDATED CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11 - 12 MARCH 2021 Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited, BEL paid interim dividend of 140 percent on its .12.2018paid-up capital to the Government for financial year 2020-21. On the occasion of.2018 Internationa l Women‟s Day, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan unveiled two of the Passport Seva Kendras, PSKs to be transformed as All Women PSKs. .11.2018 Chairing the first meeting of the National Committee to commemorate 75 years of independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav virtually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that 5 pillars have been decided for the celebration of the 75 years. Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Sanjay Dhotre inaugurated the International Conference on Multifunctional Electronic Materials and Processing (MEMP 2021) virtually on the occasion of 30th foundation day of Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology. Government has said that more than 81 percent accounts under Stand up India Scheme and about 68 percent of loan accounts under MUDRA scheme belong to women entrepreneurs. The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry has said that a total of 122 non attainment cities, NACs have been identified under the National Clean Air Programme. On part of the „Swarnim Vijay Varsh‟ celebration commemorating 50 years of the 1971 war triumph against Pakistan, Indian Naval Ships are scheduled to make the first-ever visit to the historic port town of Mongla in Bangladesh from March 8 to 10. Two ships of Indian navy arrived at the port city of Mongla in Bangladesh on a port call between March 8-10. Uttar Pradesh government launched the second phase of Mission Shakti on the occasion of International women‟s day. Manipur Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana becomes changing factor for lives of tribal women On the occasion of International Women‟s Day, Himachal Pradesh Police Department will organize „All Woman Parade‟ at the historic Ridge Grounds in Shimla, aimed at increasing the strength of women in the police force. Markets regulator Sebi cancelled the certificate of registration of Sahara India Financial Corporation as a sub-broker citing its failure to fulfill the “fit and proper” criteria. Defence and Aerospace sectors have received foreign direct investment worth of four thousand 191 crore rupees till January this year. The Dharwad-headquartered Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB) has launched the „Vikas Asha‟ loan scheme for women. Union health minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses the inaugural session of TechBharat 2021, Laghu Udyog Bharati and IMS Foundation organized the 2nd edition of the conclave bringing together stakeholders from the HealthTech sector on a virtual platform. Minister of Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the All-Women‟s Art Exhibition titled „Akshya Patra‟ at Rabindra Bhavan Galleries in New Delhi on the occasion of International Women‟s Day. The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone for the conservation works of Singorgarh Fort in Singrampur village of Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh. Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu complimented Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on becoming the new Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Nomadland and the Crown won big at the 26th Annual Critics ‟ Choice Awards that was held earlier. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated city-based Hazi Ali Producer Group, which was adjudged as the best SHG for its outstanding contribution towards mask making during the COVID-19 pandemic. From March 01 to 07, 2021,The 35th edition of the Boxam International Tournament was held at Castellon, in Spain. Vinesh Phogat continued her golden return to wrestling after she defeated Canada‟s Diana Weicker 4-0 to win gold medal at Matteo Pellicone Rome Rankings.
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