Page-3 of Current Affairs - March, 2020
International Table Tennis Federation suspends events, freezes World Rankings
On March 30, 2020 the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced that it is suspending all the planned events till June 30, 2020. The decision was taken during the ITTF meeting that was held to discuss the effects of Novel ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Tamil Nadu Governor allocates 1 Crore to PM-CARES Fund
On March 30, 2020, the Governor of Tamil Nadu Banwarilal Purohit allocated 1 crore rupees to PM Cares Fund and another 1 crore towards the Tamil Nadu CM Public Relief Fund (CMPRF). The funds were released from the Governor’s Discretionary ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Baltic Sea: Seal Pups face tough winter due to reduced ice levels
The Seals need ice to keep themselves safe from predators such as wolves and foxes. However, the declining ice in the Baltic sea has disrupted their survivals Highlights With depleting ice levels, the seals are forced to inhabit the islets ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Asian Development Bank to invest 100 million USD in NIIF
On March 30, 2020, the Asian Development Bank announced that it is to invest 100 million USD in National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). The investment during an economic slow down is a great boost for the Indian Economy. NIIF ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Odisha Mining Activity greatly affected due to COVID-19; 21 mines interrupted
With the COVID-19 spreading at faster rate in the country, GoI had extended the statutory permits of mines for smooth transition. In spite of this, several mines in Odisha are facing delays of resumption. Highlights The operations of 21 mines ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
RBI and Finance Ministry to meet to decide on First Half Borrowing Plan
The Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India is to hold a meeting on March 31, 2020 to discuss about the first half borrowing plan for the year 2020-21. For the first time in Indian history, the meeting is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI: No plans to extend 21-days of Lock Down; Science behind 21-day Lock Down
On March 30, 2020, the Government of India clarified that it had no plans to extend the 21 day lock down that was begun on March 25, 2020. The announcement comes to clarify rumours and fake news about extension of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Insurance Scheme for Health Care Workers fighting COVID-19
On March 29, 2020, the Government of India approved insurance scheme for health workers that are fighting against Corona Virus. The Scheme was announced under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package that was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman on ..