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NO:1234 /11:12:2014 THE NEWS #FreeCoaching Monthly Current Affairs Handout for Competitive Exams Succeed with our Free Coaching Personal 1000+ 10000+ Study Plan Videos & Ebooks Practice Questions (English & Hindi) Weekly Doubts All Live Sessions Clarification Forums India Ranking Share with your Friends and Join Free Coaching @ help them to succeed too talentsprint.com/examprep Current Affairs: March 01, 2019 March 01, 2019 Union Cabinet decisions on 28th February The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the following: Rs. 1450 crore for the share capital of RBI in National Housing Bank, NHB Setting up of a Railway Zone at Visakhapatnam Setting up of New AIIMS at Manethi, Haryana Setting up Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh MoU between India and Argentina on cooperation in the field of Medical Products regulation Inclusion of Common Services Centres under MEITY as Enrolment Agency for PM-SYM National Policy on Software Products – 2019 Promulgation of an Ordinance for Amendment to the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 Promulgation of Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 Homeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 The Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019 National Mineral Policy, 2019 approved by Cabinet MoU between India and the UK on Cooperation in Weather and Climate Sciences https://examprep.talentsprint.com 1 Current Affairs: March 01, 2019 MoU between India and Norway for undertaking non-intrusive Geological Surveys and Investigations MoU between India and USA to access tip line reports on Missing and Exploited Children New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Ordinance, 2019 Scheme for FAME India Phase II MoU between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy Development of New Greenfield Airport at Hirasar, Rajkot, Gujarat Investment proposal for transmission component of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project (Nepal portion) by Sutlej Jal Vikas Nigam(SJVN) Limited Cabinet approves "Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana" for providing financial support to Integrated Bioethanol Projects using lignocelluloses biomass and other renewable feedstock. On National Science Day, HRD Ministry launched Rs 250 crore ‘STARS’ scheme to fund science projects On the National Science day, the Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister, Prakash Javadekar launched STARS – Scheme for Translational and Advanced Research in Science to fund science projects. The ministry has approved funds worth Rs 250 crore for the scheme. These funds will be utilized to sponsor about 500 science projects. The selection of these projects would be done on the basis of competitions. https://examprep.talentsprint.com 2 Current Affairs: March 01, 2019 GDP of India grows at 6.6% in Q3 vs 7.1% in Q2 FY19 India’s GDP grew at 6.6% in the Q3 (third-quarter) of FY19 as compared to the GDP growth rate of 7.1% in the Q2 (second-quarter) of FY 2019, as per the data released by the government on February 28, 2019. India had registered a GDP growth rate of 7% in the October-December quarter of the FY18. IRCTC launches its own payment gateway called IRCTC iPay The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched its own payment aggregator system, IRCTC iPay, a step which will help promote government's Digital India initiative. "With the launch of IRCTC iPay, the passengers will not need any third-party platforms as the IRCTC iPay provides payment options like credit card, debit card, UPI – Unified Payment Interface, International Card. The option of IRCTC prepaid card cum wallet, auto debit shall also be available shortly," the statement said. https://examprep.talentsprint.com 3 Current Affairs: March 01, 2019 PNB ranks highest in implementation of ‘Reforms agenda’ According to BCG-IBA Report on EASE Reforms index released by Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Punjab National Bank (PNB) which is fraud hit bank, secured the top spot among all public sector banks in the implementation of ‘Reforms agenda’. ICICI Bank launches new super-premium credit card 'Emeralde' The new addition, Emeralde Credit Card, complements its Gemstone collection of credit card offerings. It targets salaried customers with a minimum income of INR 300,000 ($4,239) per month and self-employed clients with an annual income tax return of a minimum of INR3m, reported The Hindu Business Line. The card provides unlimited complimentary international and domestic lounge access. It also includes complimentary spa access at domestic airports. It has no over limit fee, cash withdrawal fee and late payment charges. The users will also receive a refund of up to INR12,000 on two transactions annually for cancellation of flights, hotel and movie ticket bookings. https://examprep.talentsprint.com 4 Current Affairs: March 01, 2019 AIIB to provide USD 455 mn for Andhra rural roads project The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide a loan of USD 455 million to finance the Andhra Pradesh Rural Roads Project, which will connect about 3,300 habitations with a population of more than 250, and benefit around two million people. PM Modi confers Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for Science & Technology Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28th February stressed the need to connect people with innovation, science and technology. He was speaking after giving away the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for Science and Technology for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 in New Delhi. https://examprep.talentsprint.com 5 Current Affairs: March 01, 2019 NITI Aayog’s AIM partners with Adobe to enhance creativity in ATL Schools NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Adobe signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to collectively drive the charter of developing creative skills and spreading digital literacy across all Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in India. Adobe shall be adopting 100 schools under Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) initiative. Boxing: 1 gold, 5 silver medals for India at Makran Cup National champion Deepak Singh was the lone Indian boxer to notch up a gold while five others claimed silver medals in the Makran Cup in Chabahar, Iran. Deepak (49- kilogram) defeated Jafar Naseri in the finals held last night. However, none of the other five Indian finalists could win their summit clashes. Finishing second on the podium were P Lalitha Prasad (52kg), Commonwealth Games silver-medalist Manish Kaushik (60kg), https://examprep.talentsprint.com 6 Current Affairs: March 01, 2019 Duryodhan Singh Negi (69kg), Sanjeet (91kg) and Commonwealth Games silver-medalist Satish Kumar (91kg). Chris Gayle becomes 1st batsman in the world to hit 500 sixes West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle became the first player in the world to hit 500 sixes the 14th batsman and 2nd from the Caribbean after Brian Lara, to reach the milestone of 10,000 ODI runs, after scoring 162 off 97 balls against England in the fourth ODI at the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada. He had announced on 17 February 2019 that he will retire from One-Day International cricket after this 2019’s World Cup in England and Wales. Zero Discrimination Day: 1 March Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1 aims to address the issue of discrimination faced by people across the world. The day aims to promote equality before law throughout all member countries of the UN. The theme for ZDD 2019 is 'Act to change laws that Discriminate'. https://examprep.talentsprint.com 7 Current Affairs: March 01, 2019 First Indian-origin WWII spy, Noor Inayat, to get Blue Plaque in UK British Indian World War II spy, Noor Inayat Khan, confirmed as the first Indian-origin woman to be honoured with a Blue Plaque at 4 Taviton Street in Bloomsbury, London (her former home). She was the daughter of Indian Sufi saint Hazrat Inayat Khan and an agent for Britain’s Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II. She was captured and killed by the Nazis in 1944 at the age of 30 years. https://examprep.talentsprint.com 8 Current Affairs: March 02, 2019 March 02, 2019 India to grow at 7.3% in 2019, 2020: Moody's Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.3% in calendar years 2019 and 2020, and the government spending announced ahead of elections this year which will support near-term growth, Moody's said on 1st March. The US- based rating agency said that the country is less exposed to a slowdown in global manufacturing trade growth than other major Asian economies and emerging markets and is poised to grow at a relatively stable pace in the two years. 3-day “Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019” between BSF and BGB held in Tripura Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) took part in the 3- day ‘Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019’ as a part of ‘Confidence Building Measures’ between the two border guards of India and Bangladesh held in a general area of BSF’s Srimantapur border outpost near Agartala, Tripura. https://examprep.talentsprint.com 1 Current Affairs: March 02, 2019 ‘Rice Knowledge Bank- Assam’ launched under World Bank funded project APART Rice Knowledge Bank-Assam, which is an agriculture web portal is dedicated to magnify knowledge on rice production technologies and techniques, best production practices and state agriculture facts, was launched under World Bank funded project – Agri-business and Rural Transformation (APART). Karnataka CM launches ambitious 'Jalamrutha' scheme Karnataka chief minister, H D Kumaraswamy, who initiated 'Jalamrutha', an ambitious water conservation scheme that plans to create awareness among the people of the state about the invaluable nature of water and the need to conserve it at any cost. On this occasion, he also announced the year 2019 as 'Jalavarsha (year of water)'.
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    WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Mithali Raj reclaims Nidhi wins hearts as Homeland Club registers number one spot in ICC ODI rankings win in Women’s Cricket, Volleyball DUBAI, July 6: India skipper Mithali Raj *RSCC scripts win in Men’s Cricket, Lalitaditya FC in Football today reclaimed the number one Excelsior Sports Correspondent 8 overs, losing 2 wickets in the 71 runs to the total. Surinder Bhat spot in the women's ODI rank- process. Raviya scored brilliant bagged 2 wickets for APCC. ings after more than three years JAMMU, July 6: Young 20 runs, studded with 5 bound- In reply, APCC managed to following a stellar show in the women cricketer Nidhi was at her aries, while Rishika contributed score 208 runs to lose the match three-match series against murderous best with the willow unbeaten 16 runs with the help of by 35 runs. Rohit top scored with England. and equally superb with the ball, 3 fours. Nidhi took one wicket for 56 off 20 balls, while Chander India lost the series 1-2 but thus won hearts of many cricket Homeland Cricket Club. contributed 53 runs off 31 balls. Football players posing for a group photograph during the 38-year-old Raj hit a half- enthusiasts and lovers as In reply, Homeland Cricket For RSCC, Ravi, King Ji and Premier UT League match at Srinagar. century in each of the contest. Homeland Cricket Club drubbed Club rode on a magnificent show Dilip took 2 wickets each, while She struck 72 and 59 in the Walkers Cricket Club Jagti by 9 by Nidhi and surpassed the Rohit claimed 1 wicket.