Defence Ministry signs contract with HAL to procure 6 Dornier aircraft
- The contract is made for procurement of 6 Dornier-288 for Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) At a cost of ₹667 crore.
- The Dornier-288 aircraft is a highly versatile multi-purpose light transport aircraft for transportation and maritime surveillance.
- The addition of aircraft will further boost operational capability of IAF in remote areas.
Yes bank, Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd made co-lending partnership
- Under a strategic co-lending partnership, housing loans will be offered to homebuyers.
- It is based on RBI framework which enable banks and non-banking companies to collaborate and provide credit to unserved and underserved society.
- Both firms will offer home finance solutions to customers from low and middle-income groups.
- Under this both firms will disburse loans together.
Amit shah virtually inaugurated development project in Ahmedabad
- Home Minister unveiled multiple development works worth Rs 154 cr of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority.
- Among which the biggest work is inauguration of a new over-bridge at Sanathal Junction on Sardar Patel Ring Road at a cost of Rs100 cr project.
- Smart schools have been inaugurated in Chandkheda, Sabarmati, Shela, Thaltej and Sarkhej.
“Arogya Mahila”: Telangana launched new health program for Women
- On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023 (8th March 2023), T Harish Rao, Telangana Health Minister, launched ‘Arogya Maha’, a new health programme for womenin Telangana.
- Under the programme, tests would be conducted for women every Tuesday initially in 100 health centres and medicines provided to them free of cost.
City Index 2023: India has 5th highest number of women billionaires
- India is tied for 5th position with Australia and Hong Kong, with each country having 9 females billionaries.
- The US leads the list with total of 92 female billionaries, 2nd place China with 46.
- Savitri Jindal, an Indian politician and businesswoman, is the richest woman in India with a family fortune of USD 16.96 billion.
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal to chair the 6th meeting of NSAC
- Piyush Goyal chaired the 6th meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC)
- NSAC is playing an important role in identifying areas of interventions for expansion of startup ecosystem and ideating and nurturing national programs under Startup India initiative..
- .With the theme of India@2047, NSAC will plan upon matters important for evolution of Indian startup ecosystem.
Japanese PM Kishida Fumio to visit India on 20-21 March 2023
- Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio will arrive on an official visit to India to expand bilateral cooperation with India on March 20-21, 2023.
- During the visit, he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Both sides will discuss bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
- They will also discuss their priorities for their respective Presidencies of the G7 and G20.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves New Sports Policy 2023
- The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, on 10 March 2023, approved the New Sports Policy 2023.
- As part of the new sports policy, special focus is to be laid on a range of aspects from a player’s physical fitness to training.
- Along with this, various provisions have been made to support the development of new institutions while connecting schools, and colleges with sports.
Iran, S. Arabia agree to resume diplomatic relations, reopen embassies
- Iran and Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023, agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in each other’s countries.
- It was announced after China-led negotiations were held in Beijing in March 2023.
- They also agreed that the foreign ministers of both countries would meet to implement this and improve bilateral relations and that previous cooperation accords.
Australia’s Shaun Marsh announces retirement from first-class cricket
- Shaun Marsh on 10 March 2023, announced his retirement from first-class cricket.
- Marsh made his first-class debut for Western Australia in 2001 when he was 17 years old.
- He also holds the record for most runs for Western Australia in all formats: 12,811 runs in 236 matches.
- He played all three formats of cricket for Australia and scored more than 12,000 runs, including 32 centuries.
PNB signs MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation to finance farmers
- The Punjab National Bank and the Central Warehousing Corporation on 9 March 2023, signed an MoU to facilitate financing under the e-NWR (Electronic Negotiable Warehousing Receipt).
- The partnership aims to provide easy access to finance to farmers/processors/traders against the pawning of agricultural products stored in CWC warehouses.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. appoints Rohit Jawa as its new CEO & MD
- Renowned Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) appointed Rohit Jawa as its new Managing Director and CEO of the company on 10 March 2023.
- He will replace present managing director & CEO Sanjiv Mehta who is set to retire on 30 Mar 2023.
- He will also take over as the president of Unilever South Asia from the present Chief of Transformation based in London.
Centre launches MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme to benefit enterprises
- The government on 10 March 2023, launched the revamped Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Competitive (LEAN) scheme to make it more beneficial for enterprises and stakeholders.
- Under the new scheme, the Centre’s contribution will be 90 per cent of the implementation cost for handholding and consultancy fees as against 80 per cent previously.
Govt held 1st consultation on Digital India Act to replace IT Act 2000
- The Union government on 10 Mar’23, conducted its 1st public consultation with industry and policy stakeholders regarding the Digital India Act (DIA), which aims to replace the Information Technology Act (IT), 2000.
- Privacy-invasive devices such as spy camera glasses, and wearable tech may be mandated under stringent regulation before market entry with strict KYC requirements for retail sales.
Karnataka reports India’s first death from H3N2 influenza virus
- India reported its first two deaths due to the Influenza A subtype H3N2 virus, one each from Karnataka and Haryana on 10 March 2023.
- Ninety cases of H3N2 have been reported over the last three months in India.
- In Karnataka, 82-year-old Hire Gowda died due to the H3N2 virus.
- The infection is contracting children more than adults and children below 15 are more prone to the viral infection.
Uttarakhand to get the 1st Electric Pilgrimage Corridor of the country
- The country’s first Electric Pilgrimage Corridor is being built in the Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra route, about 900 km long.
- Charging points are being made every 30 km for private electric vehicles (EV).
- Charging point facility will also be available in all the guest houses of the state.
- E-vehicles are being encouraged because they will reduce the harm to the environment.
Thomas A Sangma elected as speaker of Meghalaya Assembly
- Meghalaya’s North Tura Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Thomas A Sangma was elected the Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on 10 March 2023.
- Sangma, who is from the National People’s Party (NPP), was elected unanimously as no other candidate had filed the nomination for the Speaker’s post.
- He replaced Metbah Lyngdoh of the United Democratic Party (UDP).
Australian PM Anthony Albanese calls India top-tier security partner
- India has been referred to as Australia’s “top-tier security partner” by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia.
- He said this after boarding INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, in Mumbai on 9 March 2023.
- Australia will host Exercise Malabar for the first time and India will, also the first time, participate in Australia’s Talisman Sabre exercise.
ED arrests Ex-Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia in excise policy case
- The Enforcement Directorate on 9 March 2023, arrested former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on money laundering charges in an excise policy case after questioning him inside Tihar jail.
- He is currently in judicial custody after being arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26 in connection with the alleged corruption in the Delhi excise policy case.
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