DAILY ONELINER CURRENT AFFAIRS 15.03.2024

 

DAILY ONELINER CURRENT AFFAIRS 15.03.2024

SL NO	CURRENT AFFAIRS	IMPORTANT POINT TO NOTE
1	World Consumer Rights Day-15 March To raising global awareness about consumer rights and needs. This day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected and to protest against social injustices. Theme for 2024” 'Fair and responsible AI for consumers'”	National Consumer Day-24th December
2	·         The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to implement a T+0 (same day) settlement cycle for the cash segment from March 28 on an optional basis, while instantaneous settlement will be effective from March 2025.	SEBI HQ-MUMBAI CHAIRPERSON- Madhabi Puri Buch
3	·         Alphabet Inc-owned Google has joined hands with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to prevent spread of false information, promote authorised content and label AI-generated data during the upcoming general elections.	GOOGLE ·         Founded : September 4, 1998 ·         Headquarters : California, United States ·         CEO : Sundar Pichai. ·         ECI Established : 25 January 1950 Headquarters : New Delhi, Delhi          Chief Election Commissioner of India : Rajiv Kumar ·         The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body, established by the Constitution of India to conduct and regulate elections in the country. ·         Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of the president of India, and the office of vice-president of India shall be vested in the election commission.
4	India Successfully Conducts Test of Agni-V Ballistic Missile Featuring Multiple Warhead Technology as part of Mission Divyastra. ·         The significant aspect of this new missile is its integration with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The flight test was named Mission Divyastra and was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted India’s first successful flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-V missile.	DRDO. The Defence Research and Development Organisation is the premier agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence of the Government of India Date founded: 1958 Chairman: Sameer V. Kamat
5	Fitch raises India's FY25 GDP forecast to 7 % from 6.5% earlier, sees 50 bps rate cut from RBI	Fitch Ratings Inc. is an American credit rating agency and is one of the "Big Three credit rating agencies", CEO: Paul Taylor  Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
6	India and Singapore have solidified their cooperation in the realm of law and dispute resolution through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)	singapore
7	IIT Delhi recently announced a collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a significant step in applied research.This partnership reflects IAI’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in India, aiming to promote innovation and technological advancement through joint projects, training initiatives, and research consultancy.	Israel Capital: Jerusalem Official language: Hebrew Continent: Asia Prime minister: Benjamin Netanyahu President: Isaac Herzog
8	The Union Government of India, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has finalized a $23 million loan agreement aimed at bolstering the fintech landscape within the country.The agreement targets the enhancement of access to quality fintech education and innovation, particularly within the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT-City)..	ADB Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines Founded: 19 December 1966 President: Masatsugu Asakawa (from 17 January 2020)
9	Ministry Of Heavy Industries Partners With IIT Roorkee In Automotive And EV Sector.	Ministry Of Heavy Industries Ministry executives: Mahendra Nath Pandey,
10	Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, starting from pole position. It marked Red Bull’s second consecutive one-two finish in the 2024 Formula One season.	SAUDI ARABIA Capital: Riyadh King: Salman of Saudi Arabia
11	Mumbai clinch Ranji Trophy for 42nd time, beat Vidarbha by 169 runs in final	Ranji Trophy 1st edition 1934-35