Page-8 of Current Affairs - March, 2022

National Dolphin Day

March 26, 2022

October 5 has been designated as National Dolphin Day by the union environment ministry and it will be observed annually starting from this year. Overview: The National Board for Wildlife’s (NBWL) standing committee took this decision to designate October 5 ..

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Polar Science and Cryosphere Research Scheme

March 26, 2022

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an autonomous institute that falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Earth Sciences has successfully implemented the Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme which comprises of Indian Arctic program, ..

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Lending Target of NaBFID

March 26, 2022

A target of Rs 1 trillion has been set by the government for the National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) to sanction loans to the country’s infrastructure sector in the upcoming financial year. Overview: This new Development Finance ..

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Dare2eraD TB Research

March 26, 2022

A Data-Driven Research named “Dare2eraD TB” has been launched by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology to eradicate TB. This initiative was launched on 24th March on the occasion of World TB Day. About the initiative The ..

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Reserve Bank Innovation Hub

March 26, 2022

The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) has been inaugurated by Shaktikanta Das, governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Bengaluru. Overview: RBIH has been set up as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBI with Rs 100 crore as ..

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Wildlife Conservation Bond

March 26, 2022

The world’s first wildlife bond has been issued by the World Bank, raising USD 150 million that will partly be used for the conservation of South Africa’s black rhinos. Overview: The Wildlife Conservation Bond is the world’s first-of-its-kind financial instrument ..

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Sanjhi Art

March 26, 2022

Sanjhi art is a craft form that is unique and features intricate picture motifs, and exquisite designs which are cut into paper. This art form originated in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh and in Vrindavan this art form reached its peak. History ..

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Study: Fish in Great Barrier Reef Fading

March 26, 2022

Due to climate change, the oceans are heating up and corals are continuing to bleach which is causing Australia’s Great Barrier Reef’s fish communities to fade and lose their colour, according to a new study. Overview: This study has been ..

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