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

 

Kurukshetra University (KUK) Recruitment 2024 Non-Teaching Posts 

The Kurukshetra University (KUK) has released the latest notification for the recruitment of Non-Teaching posts including the Clerk, Draftsman, and Junior Engineer (JE).

Important Dates

Apply start	15 March 2024
Apply Last Date	16 April 2024

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NHPC Ltd Trainee Officer & Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2024 - 280 Posts

NHPC Ltd Trainee Officer & Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2024 - 280 Posts.

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC) has given an employment notification for the recruitment of Trainee Officer & Trainee Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) Vacancies.

 Important Dates

• Starting Date for Apply Online : 06-03-2024(10:00 AM)
  
• Last Date for Apply Online : 26-03-2024(6:00 PM)      

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BSF SI, Constable & Other Recruitment 2024 –82 Posts.

Border Security Force (BSF) has published a notification for the recruitment of Assistant Aircraft Mechanic (ASI), Assistant Radio Mechanic (ASI), Constable (Storeman), Sub-Inspector (Works), HC (Plumber) & Other vacancy.

Important Dates.

Starting Date for Receipt of Application: 09-03-2024

Last Date for Receipt of Application: 08-04-2024

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DAILY ONELINER CURRENT AFFAIRS 14.03.2024

DAILY ONELINER CURRENT AFFAIRS 14.03.2024

SL NO	CURRENT AFFAIRS
1	Pi DAY-March 14 On 14 March Pi Day is celebrated around the world. Pi is a symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant. It is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter which is approx. 3.14. The symbol π was devised by British mathematician William Jones in 1706 to represent the ratio and was later popularized by Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler  International Day of Action for Rivers-March 14 Every year on 14 March, the International Day of Action for Rivers is observed to raise voice to protect rivers and demand for improving the policies for Rivers. It is a day to educate one another about the threats facing our rivers and to find solutions.
2	PM launches Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a nationwide initiative aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society. Government of India, ADB sign $181 million loan to improve livability and mobility in Ahmedabad.The project will benefit urban poor, women, and migrant workers through improved urban services and urban governance.
3	NITI Aayog Launches ‘Vocal for Local' Initiative Fostering Grassroots Entrepreneurship and Self- reliance.'Vocal for Local' Initiative Sets Stage for Grassroots Empowerment.
4	'Agray' and 'Akshay', the 5th and 6th ships of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project being built by M/S GRSE for Indian Navy, were launched on 13 Mar 24 at M/S GRSE, Kolkata.
5	Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has completed India’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh.
6	The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of a financial technology company, Garagepreneurs Internet Pvt Ltd with the North East Small Finance Bank.
7	IndusInd Bank has introduced ‘Indus PayWear,’ a new wearable payment solution, available on Mastercard.
8	Mumbai-based tech company Aurionpro Solutions has secured a Rs 100-crore contract from State Bank of India for the licence, implementation and support of its transaction banking platform, iCashpro+.
9	Srinivasan K. Swamy, CMD of integrated marketing services company RK Swami Ltd. has been presented with IAA Goden Compass Award at the 45th IAA World Congress held in Penang, Malaysia.
10	Indian author Amitav Ghosh has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Prize 2024 by the Netherlands-based Praemium Erasmianum Foundation for his significant contributions to the theme “imagining the unthinkable” through his writings on the climate crisis and human interactions with nature.
11	Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, launched the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) program in Chandigarh. Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra commended the initiative, emphasizing its potential to balance sports and studies. KIRTI, part of the Khelo India mission, targets athletes aged nine to 18 in schools nationwide.
12	The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers introduced the Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS). The initiative provides quality-based subsidies to pharmaceutical companies for achieving Revised Schedule M and WHO-GMP certifications

DAILY ONELINER CURRENT AFFAIRS 13.03.2024

 DAILY ONE-LINER CURRENT AFFAIRS 13.03.2024

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1	·      National No Smoking Day 2024 is observed on 13th March 2024 (the Second Wednesday of March) ·       The National No Smoking Day 2024 theme is, "Protecting children from tobacco industry interference".
2	·         The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the Assam Resilient Rural Bridges Program, aimed at enhancing connectivity for over 1.8 million people residing in rural areas of Assam, India, particularly during extreme weather conditions.
3	·         Kerala has the highest number of total passport holders in the country, reaching 98.92 lakh, which includes both males and females.Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of male passport holders, with a count of 70.58 lakh. The survey conducted as part of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Youth Leadership Fellowship in 2023.
4	Odisha government led by Naveen Patnaik has announced an additional 10 days of casual leave for women working in various government departments.
5	Union Minister Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, responsible for Electronics and IT, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, inaugurated India’s first FutureLABS center at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram.
6	The Indian Navy recently took part in a major maritime exercise called Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE-24). This exercise was held in Port Victoria, Seychelles from 26 February to 08 March 2024.
7	The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) celebrated its 38th Foundation Day on March 11. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 19th Foundation Day at the Jacaranda Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi on March 12.
8	According to the latest data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India was the world’s top arms importer for the period 2019-2023. India’s arms imports witnessed a 4.7% increase compared to the 2014-2018 period.
9	Google has partnered with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide authoritative information on voting processes for the upcoming general elections.
10	The 96th Academy Awards ceremony, which was presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, took place on March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Best picture Oppenheimer Best actor in a leading role Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer Best actress in a leading role Emma Stone, Poor Things Best director Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
11	The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for January 2024 reflects a growth rate of 3.8%, indicating a slowdown compared to December 2023.
12	Retail inflation in February 2024 saw a decline to a four-month low of 5.09 per cent, remaining well within the Reserve Bank of India’s comfort zone of 6 per cent for the sixth consecutive month.
13	·         The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has secured $24.5 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its inaugural anchored project, the Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF), valued at $120 million.