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DAILY DOSE 1ST APRIL CURRENT AFFAIRS

DAILY DOSE 1ST APRIL CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) Centre grants Rs 40,000 crore to States/UTs under Jal Jeevan Mission

  • The Central government has released over Rs 40,000 crore as grants to states and Union Territories (UTS) in the financial year 2021-22 under the Jal Jeevan Mission on 31 Mar 22.
  • It seeks to ensure tap water connections to households across the country.
  • The mission focuses on an assured supply of potable water to every home.
  • Jal Jeevan Mission was launched on 15th August 2019

 

2) National Quality and Services Leadership Award 2022 winners announced

  • Floraxis Media Group organized the National Quality & Services Leadership Award, 2022 on March 31, 2022
  • National Quality & Services Leadership Award, 2022 is presented to 20 winners at the National levels.
  • This award is held every year, to celebrate and encourage them all to recognize the efforts of all business sectors and organizations for their achievement and continued commitment.

 

3) ADB, HSBC tie-up to set up $100M partial guarantee programme for MFIs

  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and HSBC India have partnered to establish a $100 million guarantee program to support microenterprises in India on 31 Mar 22.
  • Through the tie-up, HSBC will expand its lending to microfinance institutions (MFIs) and nonbank finance companies.
  • ADB’s Microfinance Program was launched in 2010, has provided more than $1.8 billion in loans

 

4) Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra to co-develop 5G use cases in India

  • Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra on 31 Mar’22 announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and market 5G use cases in India.
  • Airtel and Tech Mahindra will set up a joint 5G innovation lab for developing ‘Make in India’ use cases for the domestic and global markets.
  • Both companies will initially focus on segments such as automobiles, aviation, ports, utilities, chemicals and oil & gas.

 

5) Prevention of Blindness Week 2022:

  • Prevention of Blindness Week 2022 is celebrated by the Government of India from 1st April to 7th of April, to spread awareness about Blindness.
  • National Society for the Prevention of Blindness Week was founded in 1960 with Jawaharlal Nehru and Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur being its founding patrons.

 

  • Prevent Blindness has declared 2022 the “Year of Children’s Vision.”

 

6) 20th Edition of India France Naval Exercise Varuna-22 Begins

  • The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ being conducted in the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar – 03 Apr 22.
  • The Bilateral Naval Exercises between the two Navies were initiated in 1993.
  • The exercise was christened as ‘VARUNA’ in 2001 and has become a vital part of India – France strategic bilateral relationship.

 


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7) NDDB organizes National Conclave on ‘Production of Bees Wax’

  • National Conclave on “Production of Bees Wax” was organized by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Gujarat in collaboration with the National Bee Board (NBB), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on 30th Mar 22
  • The objective of this National Conclave is to create awareness about the production of Bee Wax
  • NDDB, NAFED &TRIFED have been identified as implementing agencies under NBHM

 

8) CPWD has signed an MoU with DMRC for Metro Corridor in Central Vista

  • The Central Public Works Department (CPWD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC for a loop corridor in Central Vista.
  • DMRC will be responsible for planning and execution of System works of Underground Metro in Central Vista,
  • This Scheme does not cover Supreme Court and High Courts.
  • For this Sch. total fund Released: 8758.70 Cr(States/ UTS)

 

9) Navy presented with ‘Best Marching Contingent’ trophy for Republic Day

  • On 31 Mar 22, the Naval contingent for the Republic Day Parade 2022 was presented the Best Marching Contingent Trophy by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff
  • This is the first time that the Indian Navy contingent has been adjudged as the winner.
  • In 2013, the Navy was a joint winner with the IAF.
  • The contingent comprised 96 sailors and was led by Lt Cdr Aanchal Sharma.

 

10) Delhi Govt launches field task force for homeless children’s rehab

  • The Delhi government has set up a field task force for the rehabilitation of homeless children in Delhi on 31 Mar’22.
  • The task force will focus on identifying and providing educational, financial and guardianship support to homeless children.
  • On 31 Mar’22, the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) launched a project in collaboration with Salaam Baalak Trust and Youth Reach.

 

11) Central Govt announces AFSPA relaxations in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

  • Union Govt has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur on 31 Mar 22.
  • AFSPA act, 1958 provides certain special powers to a member of the Armed Forces in areas in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
  • The law was first introduced by the Britishersto suppress the Quit India Movement.

 

12) CJI launched software ‘FASTER’ to transmit court orders swiftly

  • Chief Justice of India N.V.Ramana launches ‘FASTER’ software to transmit court orders swiftly on 31 Mar 22.
  • The digital platform FASTER stands for ‘Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records
  • The platform would be used by the court officials to instantly to send e-copies of the orders through a secured electronic communication channel to intended parties.

 

13) Woxsen University collaborates with Schindler India

  • Woxsen University partners with Schindler India under Corporate Partnership with a joint vision of strengthening industry-academia on 31 Mar 22.
  • Woxsen University is one of the Top 3 best campuses in India.
  • Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities of the state of Telangana and is Ranked 13, All India Top 150 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2022


 

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