DAILY DOSE 21ST MARCH CURRENT AFFAIRS
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- International Day of Happiness 2023 celebrates on 20 March: The theme of International Day of Happiness for this year has been kept as “Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind.”
- International Day of Happiness Recognizes the importance of happiness: The day emphasizes the significance of happiness as a universal goal and a fundamental human right.
- World Oral Health Day 2023 observed on 20th March: World Oral Health Day is observed globally every year on March 20, with the primary objective of increasing awareness about the significance of oral health. The Oral Health day aims to encourage individuals to adopt good oral hygiene practices, take care of their teeth, and learn ways to prevent dental problems.
- According to a report by the WHO Global Oral Health, approximately 75% of the world’s population suffer from permanent teeth caries, while 514 million children experience caries in primary teeth.
- The theme for 2023 is ‘Be Proud of Your Mouth,‘ which is the same theme used for the past three years. The campaign was launched by the FDI in 2021.
- International Ayurvet conclave on ‘Veterinary and Ayurveda’ inaugurated at Haridwar: The Rishikul campus of Ayurvedic University in Haridwar recently hosted the International Ayurvet conclave with a theme on “Veterinary and Ayurveda”. The event, which began on March 17, was inaugurated by Sanjiv Baliyan, the Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries.
- PM Modi inaugurated the Global Millets Conference: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference in New Delhi on 18th March, 2023. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
- The conference will be attended by Agriculture Ministers of various countries, international scientists, nutritionists, health experts, start-up leaders and other stakeholders.
- Sikkim hosts B20 meeting under India’s G20 presidency:The B20 Conference, held in Gangtok, Sikkim under India’s G20 presidency, focused on exploring business opportunities in tourism, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and organic farming.
- The event brought together delegations from 22 countries and over 100 Indian delegations to showcase Sikkim’s potential in these sectors.
- This meeting will provide a unique opportunity to promote startups in North East India.
- The conference also presented an opportunity for India to address global challenges and showcase its leadership on the international stage.
- G Krishnakumar appoints as Bharat Petroleum Corporation’s chairman: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company, announced that G. Krishnakumar has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company.
- Lalit Kumar Gupta named as CMD of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI): Lalit Kumar Gupta has been approved as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
11) ‘Sagar Parikrama Phase IV’ concludes in Karnataka: The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced that the fourth phase of the Sagar Parikrama program began on March 18 and concluded on March 19. The program covered three coastal districts of Karnataka – Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada.
12) Global Terrorism Index – India ranked 13th, topped by Afghanistan: Afghanistan remains the country most impacted by terrorism for the fourth consecutive year, despite attacks and deaths falling by 75 per cent and 58 per cent, respectively, the tenth Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report showed. India ranked 13th on the index, marking only a marginal decrease from the previous year.
13) Oscars awards 2023: The 95th Academy Awards (Oscars Awards 2023) are finally announced and the fans are excited to know how India fares at Oscars Awards 2023.
- The Academy Awards, or Oscars Awards 2023, which were originally held in 1929, recently celebrated their 95th anniversary.
- The Oscars Awards 2023 held on March 13 IST in Los Angeles’ Dolby theatre. It was hosted by popular late night show host Jimmy Kimmel.
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