Page-19 of Current Affairs - March, 2022

Grants to Rural Local Bodies

March 12, 2022

According to data released by the Ministry of Finance, the Union government released ₹2,221 crores to the states of Bihar, Karnataka, and West Bengal to provide grants to rural local bodies. Recommendation of 15th Finance Commission In its report, the ..

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Debasish Panda- New IRDAI Chief

March 12, 2022

Debasish Panda has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for a three-year term. Overview: Former Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary Debasish Panda, a retired IAS officer, has been appointed ..

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NABARD Grameena Habba

March 12, 2022

‘Grameena Habba,’ a platform for rural artisans to sell handicraft, agricultural, and handloom products, is being held by NABARD’s Karnataka regional office in Bengaluru till March 14. Overview: This event features handloom sarees, handmade arts, home decors, handwoven clothing material, ..

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Where is ‘Pandrethan Temple’?

March 12, 2022

Pandrethan temple is a heritage site located in Badamibagh, Srinagar. About the Pandrethan temple Pandrethan temple is an 8th Century temple built by Meru, a minister of King Partha, ruler of Kashmir. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and ..

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Adavi Tribal Brand

March 12, 2022

A new brand of forest products has been launched from Nilambur. Minor forest produce harvested by Nilambur tribespeople, such as wild honey, will now be marketed under the Adavi brand. Overview: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and ..

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Vincov-19 COVID Drug

March 12, 2022

With the completion of clinical trials that demonstrated excellent results, the first indigenous drug to treat COVID-19 named Vincov-19 is expected to be made available to the public soon. Overview: CSIR-Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB), VINS Bioproducts, and ..

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YUVIKA- YUva VIgyani KAryakram

March 12, 2022

The Young Scientist Program, also known as YUVIKA (Yuva VIgyani KAryakram), is an annual space education and training programme sponsored by ISRO and funded by India’s Department of Space. Overview: The programme was started by the Indian government in order ..

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‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’

March 12, 2022

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri launched ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’ on March 11th, 2022. About the statistics ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics’ is the annual publication of the Ministry of Petroleum ..

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Katalin Novák – Hungary’s First Female President

March 12, 2022

Katalin Novák, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has been elected as Hungary’s first female president by the Hungarian parliament. Overview: Novák, who was most recently a minister for family policy, described her victory as a win for ..

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India-Canada CEPA Negotiations

March 12, 2022

India and Canada agreed to re-launch Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Negotiations. India- Canada ministerial dialogue The decision regarding the re-launch of CEPA negotiations was announced following the fifth India- Canada ministerial dialogue on trade and investment, held on 11th ..

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