Page-23 of Current Affairs - March, 2022

Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status

March 12, 2022

On 11th March 2022, Joe Biden, U.S. President announced that the U.S. will revoke Russia’s “permanent normal trade relations (PNTR)” status. This is to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. About PNTR status Permanent normal trade relations status is ..

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Autism Early Screening Tool

March 12, 2022

Australia’s La Trobe University in Melbourne developed an early screening tool that can detect autism in children aged between 12 and 24 months. About the new tool The new tool is known as SACS (Social Attention and Communication Surveillance). It ..

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National Financial Reporting Authority – Update (March, 2022)

March 12, 2022

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of former finance secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey as the chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). About NFRA National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is a statutory body, established ..

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Power Foundation

March 12, 2022

Power foundation is the policy advocacy society set up by the government for power and allied sectors. Establishment of Power foundation Power foundation is a society formed under the aegis of the Power Ministry. It is registered under the Societies ..

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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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