Current Affairs 17th March 2019

Current Affairs 17^th March 2019

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NATIONAL

1. Indo-Oman Joint Ex Al Nagah 2019 Begins.

  -Indo Oman Joint Exercise Al Nagah III 2019, a joint military exercise between Indian and Royal Army of Oman (RAO), commenced this morning at HQ Jabel Regiment, Nizwa, Oman.

2. US Special Operations Forces Hold Exercise With NSG In Hyderabad.

  -The United States Special Forces Group stationed in Japan is involved in a joint exercise with India’s National Security Guard in Hyderabad, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the armed forces of the two countries.

3. India Extends USD 250 million To Nepal for Reconstruction of Infrastructures

  -India has extended a grant assistance of up to USD 250 million to Nepal for the reconstruction of infrastructures in the areas of housing, education, health and cultural heritage that was destroyed during the devastating April 2015 earthquake which saw the death of over 9,000 people.

4. United States To Set Up Six Nuclear Power Plants In India.

  –The 9th round of the India-US Strategic Security Dialogue was held in Washington DC. Both sides reaffirmed to deny Weapons of Mass Destruction to non-state actors and work towards setting up US nuclear plant in India agreement.

5. Arecanut Gets Its First GI Tag For ‘Sirsi Supari’.

  -The Registrar of Geographical Indications, Government of India, accorded a GI tag, ‘Sirsi Supari’, to arecanut grown in Sirsi, Siddpaur and Yellapur taluks of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka.

6. India Ranks 11th In Gold Holding: WGC Report.

  -India, which is the world’s largest consumer of gold, has the 11th largest gold reserve,with the current holding pegged at 607 tonnes, as per the latest report by the World Gold Council (WGC).

BANKING

1. SBI Launched Doorstep Banking Service For Senior Citizens Over 70.

  -State Bank of India (SBI) has launched doorstep banking service for senior citizens over 70 years of age and differently-abled customers.

AWARDS

1. President Confers Gallantry And Distinguished Service Awards.

  -The President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces Ram Nath Kovind conferred 3 Kirti Chakras and 15 Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. 2 Kirti Chakras and 1 Shaurya Chakra were given posthumously.

SPORTS

1. BCCO tp contribute Rs 20 crore for welfare of armed forces.

  -BCCI plans to invite senior dignitaries from the Indian armed forces for the IPL opener on March 23.

2. Special Olympics World Games 2019 in The UAE Makes History.

  – Special Olympics World Games 2019 which is being held from March 14 to March 21 in the UAE has made history by welcoming a record-breaking 200 nations ahead of the Games. Of the 200 nations, 195 will compete in the Games and five will observe.