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Current affairs March 2023 Part III

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Current affairs March 2023 Part III

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  1. Current affairs MAR 2023  Tamil Nadu govt to launch five-year Tamil Nadu Millet Mission  Stadium named after hockey star Rani Rampal  G Krishnakumar appointed as the chairman of Bharat Petroleum Corporation  ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes  Sergio Pérez wins Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023  International Day of Happiness: 20 March

  2. Tamil Nadu govt to launch five-year Tamil Nadu Millet Mission • Presenting the state’s Agriculture Budget for FY24 in the Assembly on 21 March, Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture MRK Panneerselvam said the state government will implement the Tamil Nadu Millet Mission for five years. The government has decided to take up millet cultivation in 50,000 acres of fallow land under its Tamil Nadu Millet Mission and provide subsidy for crop diversification into millets. By bringing millet farmers together, 100 groups of millet producers will be formed and training programs will be run for them. Subsidy will be provided for setting up sprinkler irrigation system in 12,500 acres. • • • www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  3. Tamil Nadu State • The state was formed on 26 January 1950 • Bharatanatyam is dance form of Tamil Nadu. • Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of bananas and flowers, the second largest producer of mango, rubber, groundnut, coconut and the third largest producer of coffee. • Governor- Ravindra Narayan Ravi • Chief Minister- M.K.Stalin • Assembly seats 235 seats • Rajya Sabha Seats - 18 • Lok Sabha seats- 39 www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  4. Stadium named after hockey star Rani Rampal, first woman to get this honour Rae Bareli's hockey stadium is named after Rani Rampal, the star hockey player of the Indian team. She has become the first woman player from India to achieve this feat. The name of the hockey stadium has been changed to 'Rani's Girls Hockey Turf' by MCF Rae Bareilly. Rani made a comeback to the Indian team during the tour of South Africa earlier this year, when she was included in the 22-man squad. Rani made a comeback to the squad after last featuring in the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2021-22 against Belgium, where she won her 250th cap for India. The 28-year-old Rani had been battling injuries since the Tokyo Olympics and was subsequently dropped from the 2022 World Cup and Commonwealth Games squads. • • • • • www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  5. ISSF Shooting World Cup begins in Bhopal • ISSF Shooting World Cup was inaugurated on March 21 in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. This is the first ever to be held in India outside the national capital of New Delhi. Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the chief guest. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the new final hall at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy. Luciano Rossi, President, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), and Raninder Singh, President, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) were present in the opening ceremony. • • • • www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  6. • Around 200 shooters from 30 countries will participate in the ISSF Shooting World Cup. ISSF World Championship • The championship is administered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). • These championships, including all shooting events of the ISSF, have been held every four years since 1954. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  7. Bangladesh commissions its first submarine base • Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first submarine base of Bangladesh ‘BNS Sheikh Hasina’ at Pekua in Cox’s Bazar on 20 March. • This new submarine base will help the Navy to enhance its operational capability to secure the vast maritime resources. • Ships passing through the Bay of Bengal can also take help from this base. • The government of Bangladesh is working on 'Forces Goal 2030' to transform its military force into a modern organization appropriate for the times. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  8. Bangladesh • Capital: Dhaka • Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina Wazed • President: Abdul Hamid • Currency: Taka www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  9. G Krishnakumar appointed as the chairman of Bharat Petroleum Corporation • G Krishnakumar has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a 'Maharatna' and Fortune Global 500 company. • Krishnakumar is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, and a Post Graduate in Finance Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. • He was earlier an executive director in the company and succeeds Arun Kumar Singh, who retires as chairman in October 2022. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  10. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a state-owned oil and gas company in India that was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. • BPCL has a diverse range of products and services that cater to the energy needs of customers in India and abroad. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

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  12. Women and Men in India 2022 report • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the “Women and Men in India 2022” report on 15 March. Sex Ratio • The sex ratio at birth increased by three points from 904 in 2017-19 to 907 in 2018-20. • India's sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) is expected to be 952 by 2036, up from 943 in 2011. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  13. Age of Sex Structure • India's age and sex composition is expected to see a decline in the population under the age of 15 and an increase in the population over the age of 60 by 2036. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  14. India ranks 13th in Global Terrorism Index and Afghanistan tops • According to the 10th Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report, Afghanistan has remained the most affected country by terrorism for the fourth consecutive year while India is ranked 13th in this index. • According to the report, India is among the 25 worst terrorism affected countries in the world. The Communist Party of India (Maoist) has been listed as the 12th deadliest terrorist group in the GTI report for the year 2022. • • The report surveyed 120 countries, of which 56 did not choose war and terror as the biggest threat to their daily security. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  15. • The Global Terrorism Index is prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The Global Terrorism Index ranks 163 countries on four indicators over five years and has four factors - the number of deaths caused by terrorists per year, the number of terrorist incidents per year, the number of injuries caused by terrorists per year, and Total property damage caused by terrorism per year. • • GTI is a report based on data collected from the Global Terrorism Database (GTD). • The GTD is collected by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START) at the University of Maryland. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  16. Lowest literacy rate in India found in Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan: Ministry of Education • According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%, while Kerala has the highest at 94%. • Apart from Bihar, other states with low literacy rates are Arunachal Pradesh at 65.3% and Rajasthan at 66.1%, while Lakshadweep with 91.85% and Mizoram with 91.33% follow Kerala. • The literacy rate in rural India is 67.77%, while the literacy rate in urban areas is 84.11%. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  17. Seven PM MITRA (Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park sites announced • Government, Ministry of Textiles, has issued a notification to set up 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore. • Seven sites were chosen out of 18 proposals for PM MITRA parks which were received from 13 States. • The Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  18. Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav becomes Nepal’s third Vice President • Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, a leader of the Janata Samajbadi Party, has won the election to become Nepal‘s third Vice President. He was able to secure victory over Astalaxmi Shakya of CPN (UML) and Mamata Jha of the Janamat Party with support from Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre), and the CPN (Unified Socialist) including the ruling alliance. The election was held today with participation from 311 federal lawmakers and 518 Provincial Assembly members. • • www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  19. • Nepal Capital: Kathmandu; • Nepal Prime minister: Pushpa Kamal Dahal; • Nepal Currency: Nepalese Rupee www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  20. Africa-India military exercise AFINDEX-23 begins in Pune • India and 23 African nations on 21 March began a nine-day mega military exercise Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX) in Pune. Several new generation equipment made in India are being used in the exercise to give a feel of India's efficacy to the soldiers of the participating countries. Keeping in view India's outreach to Africa, joint exercises have been hosted by the Indian Army. The theme of the exercise is “humanitarian mine action and peacekeeping operations,”. Army Chief General Manoj Pandey will also host the 'India-Africa Chiefs' Conference' on March 28, a day before the military exercise ends. • • • • www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  21. Participating African Countries • Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Seychelles, Senegal, Sudan, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  22. Ratan Tata appointed to 'Order of Australia' for bolstering bilateral ties • Indian industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata has been appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to Australia-India bilateral relations, particularly trade, investment and philanthropy. • Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell said that the Governor General of Australia announced his appointment. • Ratan Tata is the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, former Chairman of the Tata Group and one of the world's richest entrepreneurs. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  23. ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes • The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over the forced transfer of children to Russia after the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. • Ukrainians accuse Russia of attempting genocide against them and seeking to destroy their identity — partly through deporting children to Russia. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  24. US recognized McMahon Line as international border • A bipartisan resolution was passed by the US, formally recognizing the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and India’s Arunachal Pradesh. • The resolution rejected China’s claim that the state belongs to its territory and instead acknowledged Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India. Furthermore, the resolution expressed support for India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  25. Sergio Pérez wins Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023 • At the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix of the 2023 Formula One season, Sergio Perez displayed a dominant performance and earned his first win. • His teammate at Red Bull, Max Verstappen, secured the second position after starting from the 15th spot. Although Verstappen retained his lead in the championship standings with his fastest lap, Fernando Alonso was the focus of the battle for the final podium spot, finishing in third place. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  26. Sivasankari, the Renowned Tamil Writer, Honored with Saraswati Samman 2022 • The KK Birla Foundation has announced that Tamil writer Sivasankari will be the recipient of the prestigious Saraswati Samman award for the year 2022, for her 2019 memoir, Surya Vamsam. This award is one of the most esteemed recognitions in Indian literature, and comes with a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a plaque, and a citation. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  27. Pennaiyar River Dispute • The Supreme Court’s deadline for the formation of an Inter- State River Water Dispute Tribunal to resolve the disagreement over the Pennaiyar River has elapsed, as negotiations have failed to reach a resolution. The Pennaiyar River, also known as Thenpannai, is the second- largest interstate East flowing river basin among the 12 basins lying between Pennar and Cauvery basins. The river flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and empties into the Bay of Bengal. The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, allows for the resolution of water disputes through a • • www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  28. Asia’s largest 4-metre liquid mirror telescope inaugurated in Uttarakhand • Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, inaugurated Asia’s largest 4- metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal, Uttarakhand, in the presence of Lt. Gen (Retd.) Gurmeet Singh, the Governor of Uttarakhand. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  29. • The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) has declared that the 4-meter International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) is operational and can now be used to observe the deep celestial sky. The telescope recorded its first light in the second week of May 2022 and is located on the Devasthal Observatory campus of ARIES in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. ARIES is an independent institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Indian Government, situated at an altitude of 2450 meters. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  30. Rajasthan CM announced 19 new districts and three new divisions • On 17 March 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced the creation of 19 new districts and 3 new divisions in the state during his course of the discussion on the Finance and Appropriation Bill in the Legislative Assembly. Rajasthan will now have 19 new districts and 3 new divisions, taking the number of districts to 50 and divisions to 10. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

  31. Hurun Global Rich List: India is 3rdin terms of Self-made Billionaires www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

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  34. The World Happiness Report 2023: India ranked 126 • The 2023 World Happiness Report has been released, and it shows that Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row. Denmark, Iceland, Israel, and the Netherlands are the next happiest countries, with other European countries such as Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, and Luxembourg also making the top 10. www.vidyaguru.in / SSC, Bank & Gen. Compt. / Call: 9650549487

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