Page-21 of Current Affairs - March, 2021
Draft National e-commerce Policy-Highlights
The government discussing and is in process of developing regulations for the personal and non-personal data through the Draft National e-commerce policy. The policy highlights that the government have laid down the principles regarding the usage of data for development ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
FICCI-BCG report: India’s fintech industry seen at $150-160 bn by 2025
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have released the ‘India FinTech: A USD 100 Billion Opportunity’ report”. Highlights The report highlights the findings from the study conducted by BCG and FICCI. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Sangay Volcano erupts with huge ash
The Sangay volcano of Ecuador was erupted on March 11, 2021 and it ejected the clouds of ash up to the height of 8,500 meters into the sky. More in news Following the eruption, the sky in the capital of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Kalanamak Rice Festival to be held in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government will be organising a three-day “Kalanamak Rice Festival” in the Siddharth Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. The festival will start from March 13, 2021. This festival is being organised after grand success of “Strawberry Festival in Jhansi” ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
UN asks Somalia To Organize Elections
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have asked the government of Somalia on March 12, 2021 to organise elections in the country without further delay. This was asked by the UNSC in a resolution which has stressed about the pressing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Centre’s Panel for Air Quality Management in NCR Dissolved
The Panel for Air Quality Management set by the Central government in around the National Capital Region has now been dissolved after five months of its constitution. Highlights The Panel was set by the Centre government in the month of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
PM Modi addresses 4th Global Ayurveda Festival
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressed the fourth Global Ayurveda Festival on March 12, 2021 in the virtual mode. Highlights On the occasion, the Prime Minister highlighted the growing global interest in Ayurveda. He also appreciated the efforts of those working ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Sahitya Akademi Award 2020
The National Academy of Letters have announced the names for the “Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 on March 12, 2021. The names were announced during the opening of annual “Festival of Letters” event. Highlights The award will be bestowed upon the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
QUAD countries to send 1 billion Vaccines across Asia
The foreign secretary of India stated on March 12, 2020 that the Leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan have agreed to pool finance, manufacture and distribute the capacity in order to send 1 billion coronavirus vaccines across ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
AICTE: Mathematics & Physics not mandatory for Engineering Aspirants
All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has released the approval process handbook for academic year 2021-22. Highlights The AICTE Handbook highlights that; Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will continue to be important subjects for core streams of engineering such as mechanical ..