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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS
27 – 28 March 2022
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
- Shaktikanta Das (RBI governor) inaugurated the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru.
- It has been set up as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013 with an initial capital contribution of Rs. 100 crore.
- It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBI. That aims to create an ecosystem that focuses on promoting access to financial services and products for the low-income population in the country.
- This is in line with the objective behind the establishment of RBIH i.e., to bring world-class innovation to the financial sector in India, coupled with the underlying theme of financial inclusion.
- The Hub is expected to build an ecosystem for the development of prototypes, patents, and proofs of concept and promote cross-thinking, spanning regulatory domains and national boundaries.
- It had plans to identify and mentor start-ups having maximum potential.
October 5 Recommended As National Dolphin Day
- Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife recommends celebrating October 5 as National Dolphin Day
- Generating awareness & community participation is integral for conservation of the indicator species: Shri Bhupender Yadav
- Shri Bhupender Yadav chairs 67th Meeting of Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife.
- The Standing Committee discussed several important policy issues and the proposals for wildlife clearances forwarded by the State Governments and the Union Territory administrations.
- Healthy aquatic ecosystems help in maintaining the overall health of the Planet.
- Dolphins act as ideal ecological indicators of a healthy aquatic ecosystem and conservation of the Dolphins will, therefore, benefit the survival of the species and, the people dependent on the aquatic system for their livelihood.
- The Ministry has been taking up several activities for the protection and conservation of Dolphins and its habitats.
- Considering that generating awareness amongst the people on the benefits of conservation of Dolphins and participation of people in conservation efforts is imperative, the Standing Committee recommended that every year 5th of October shall be celebrated as National Dolphin Day.
Earth Hour 2022 Observed From 8.30 To 9.30 PM
- Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF).
- The event is held annually, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on a specific day towards the end of March, as a symbol of commitment to the planet.
- It was started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007.
- Earth Hour 2022 Was Observed With the theme “Shape our Future”, highlighting our collective responsibility towards the environment. Earth Hour Official in a tweet said, Humans are the cause of climate change, but they are also the solution. Together, we can act to #ShapeOurFuture.
Modi Story Website Launched
- The Granddaughter Of Mahatma Gandhi Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni Inaugurated The Modi Story Website Which Is A Collection Of Stories From Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Life. Modi’s Story Is A Volunteer-driven Initiative To Bring Together Inspiring Moments From Narendra Modi’s Life, As Narrated By His Co-travelers.
- The People Who Are Associated With Him Closely Recollected Their Memories About The Works Of Mr. Modi. Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra Mesmerized By The Simplicity Of Narendra Modi Saying During The Interaction With Him Did Not Feel That He Was With The Prime Minister Of The Country.
WHO Global Centre For Traditional Medicine
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said, the country is honoured to be home to a state-of-the-art WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. this WHO Centre will go a long way in enhancing wellness in our society & contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging our rich traditional practices for global good.
- WHO and the Government has agreed to establish the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, to maximize the potential of traditional medicines through modern science and technology.
- The Ministry of Ayush has signed the Host Country Agreement with World Health Organization for establishing WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine at Jamnagar in Gujarat.
- WHO in a statement said, the global knowledge centre for traditional medicine, supported by an investment of 250 million dollars from the Government of India, aims to harness the potential of traditional medicine from across the world through modern science and technology to improve the health of people and the planet.
- The Agreement was signed yesterday in Geneva by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, and Director General, WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Last month, the Union Cabinet had approved the establishment of the Centre.
- GCTM will be the first and only Global Centre (office) for traditional medicine across the globe. It will focus on building a solid evidence base for policies and standards on traditional medicine practices and products and help countries integrate it as appropriate into their health systems and regulate its quality and safety for optimal and sustainable impact.
- The GCTM will be established at Jamnagar, Gujarat, with its interim office at the Institute of Training and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) in Gujarat.
India Shines @ South Asian Football Federation
- South Asian Football Federation, Founded In 1997, Is An Association Of The Football-playing Nations In South Asia And Is Part Of The Larger Asian Football Confederation. The Current Members Are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, And Sri Lanka.
- India Emerged As Winners Of The SAFF U-18 Women’s Football Championship Held At Jamshedpur In Jharkhand. In A Nail-biting Last League Match, India Lost To Bangladesh, 0-1 But Still Emerged Champions Of The Tournament On Account Of Better Goal Difference.
- India Enjoyed A Better Goal Difference Of 11 In Comparison To 3 Of Bangladesh.
- The Valuable Player Of The Tournament And The Highest Goal Scorer Of The Tournament Was Lynda Kom, Who Scored Five Goal Goals In The Tournament.
National Cross-Country Championship
- As Many As 28 Teams, Comprising 671 Athletes And Officials, From South Asian Countries That Include Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives And Nepal And Different States And Union Territories Of India Arrived In Nagaland For The Mega South Asian Cross-country Championship And 56th National Cross-country Championship At Indira Gandhi Stadium In Kohima On March 26.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulated Nagaland For Hosting The Championships, Under The Aegis Of The South Asian Athletics Federation And The Athletics Federation Of India, In Kohima.
Bangladesh Observes 52nd Independence Day
- Bangladesh Is Observing Its 52nd Independence And National Day To Mark The Birth Of The Youngest Nation In South Asia Breaking Away From The Shackles Of Pakistan In 1971. President M Abdul Hamid And Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Paid Rich Tributes To The Martyrs Of The Liberation War On This Occasion By Laying A Wreath At The National War Memorial In Savar On The Outskirts Of Dhaka Early In The Morning On Saturday.
- The Independence Day Of Bangladesh Taking Place On 26 March, Is A National Holiday. It Commemorates The Country’s Declaration Of Independence From Pakistan In The Early Hours Of 26 March 1971.
Sindhu Shines At Swiss Open
- In Swiss Open Badminton Championships 2022, Two-time Olympic Medallist P. V. Sindhu Has Won The Women’s Singles Title Beating Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungpha 21-16 & 21-8 In Straight Games At Basel.
- With This Win, The Ace Indian Shuttler Notched Up Her Second Women’s Singles Title Of The Season.
- Sindhu Had Won The Syed Modi International Super 300 In Lucknow In January This Year.
- It Was Sindhu’s 16th Win Over Busanan In 17 Meetings, Having Lost To The Thai Only Once At The 2019 Hong Kong Open.
- However, Prannoy H.S. Lost To Indonesian Jonatan Christie 12-21 & 18-21 In The Men’s Singles Title Clash.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)
- Hyderabad
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Kochi
ANSWER: B
- _____ Event Is The Worst Violation Of Human Rights In History
- Raghuram Rajan
- Shaktikanta Das
- Urjit Patel
- D Subba Rao
ANSWER: B
- National Dolphin Day
- September 5
- October 5
- November 5
- December 5
ANSWER: B
- National Aquatic Animal Of India
- Ganges River Dolphin
- Bluefin Masheer
- Gharial
- Tiger Shark
ANSWER: A
- National Board For Wildlife Was Established In
- 1952
- 2002
- 1972
- 2003
ANSWER: D
- Chairmen Of National Board For Wildlife
- Minister of Environment
- Prime Minister
- Secretary MoEFCC
- Home Minister
ANSWER: B
- Earth Hour Is An Initiative By
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF)
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
ANSWER: B
- Earth Hour Was First Celebrated In
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
ANSWER: B
- Timings For Observing The Earth Hour
- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.
ANSWER: C
- WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine
- Ahmedabad
- Jamnagar
- Surat
- Vadodara
ANSWER: B
- HQ Of WHO
- Paris
- London
- Geneva
- Brussels
ANSWER: C
- Ministry Of AYUSH Was Formed In
- 1978
- 1999
- 2001
- 2014
ANSWER: D
- Current Minister Of AYUSH
- Piyush Goyal
- Sarbananda Sonowal
- Kiren Rijiju
- Anurag Thakur
ANSWER: B
- South Asian Football Federation Was Founded In
- 1987
- 1997
- 2007
- 2017
ANSWER: B
- HQ Of South Asian Football Federation
- New Delhi
- Kathmandu
- Dhaka
- Colombo
ANSWER: C
- ____ Won SAFF U-18 Women’s Football Championship
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- India
- Nepal
ANSWER: C
- Current President Of Bangladesh
- Sheik Hasina
- Abdul Hamid
- Sheik Mujibur Rahman
- Inayat Khan
ANSWER: B
- Independence Day Of Bangladesh
- January 26
- March 26
- August 26
- November 26
ANSWER: B
- 1971 – Combined Operation Against Naxalites
- Operation Vijay
- Operation Steeplechase
- Operation Red Alert
- Operation Blue Star
ANSWER: B
- Operation Pawan In 1987 Was Carried Out In
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Bhutan
ANSWER: A
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