Page-39 of Current Affairs - March, 2022

Russia Nuclear Submarine Drills

March 2, 2022

On March 1, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the nuclear forces to put on high alert amid tensions with the west over Ukrainian invasion. Following the order, nuclear submarines sailed off for drills in Barents Sea as well as ..

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National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon Technologies

March 2, 2022

On March 1, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), commemorated its 20th Foundation Day, by organising “National Innovation Conclave” on Low Carbon Technologies. National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon Technologies. The National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon technologies is ..

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EU membership of Ukraine

March 2, 2022

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently asked European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to immediately become a member, under a special procedure. Key Points Following the request, President of European Council Charles Michel noted that, the council will have to ..

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Montreux Convention

March 2, 2022

The Montreux Convention Regarding the Straits Regime, or simply the Montreux Convention, is an international treaty that governs Turkey’s Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits. Overview: It was signed on July 20, 1936, in the Montreux Palace in Switzerland, and took effect ..

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Electronic Bill Processing System

March 2, 2022

Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister, will launch the electronic bill (e-Bill) processing system under the Digital India eco-system and ease of doing business. Overview: This e-governance initiative was announced in the Budget 2022-23 by the Finance Minister. Across all departments ..

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NOAA GOES-T Launch

March 2, 2022

On March 1, the GOES-T satellite was launched into space on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. About 3.5 hours after lift-off, GOES-T was deployed from the Atlas V’s upper stage. ..

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Global Mobile Economy Report

March 2, 2022

On February 28, 2022, Global Mobile Economy Report was showcased at “Mobile World Congress (MWC)” in Barcelona, Spain. Findings of the report The Global Mobile Economy Report shows that, total number of 5G connections globally is likely to reach 1 ..

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BharatPe Corporate Governance Issue

March 2, 2022

Co-founder and managing director of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover, resigned from company, days after BharatPe terminated the services of his wife and head of controls, Madhuri Jain Grover, over alleged financial irregularities. Highlights Following the resignation of Ashneer Grover, company noted to ..

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National ICT Awards

March 2, 2022

On March 1, 2022, the Union Minister of State for Education, Annpurna Devi, presented the National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Awards 2022. Award was presented to 49 teachers across India. Key Points On the occasion, minister noted that, National ..

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Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)

March 2, 2022

According to NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, the logistics cost can be lowered down by leveraging the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). The logistic cost is currently at 13-14% of GDP. Highlights It can also be brought down by bringing ..

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