Current Affairs 1st March 2018

Current Affairs 1^st March 2018

NATIONAL

• The King of Jordan Abdullah-II bin Al-Hussein arrived in New Delhi on a 3-day visit to India
• I&B Minister Smriti Irani Releases ‘India-2018’ Book
• Chilika Lake Largest Habitat of Irrawaddy Dolphins Globally

AWARDS

• Roger Federer Becomes Most Decorated Laureus Award Winner

BANKING & ECONOMY

• Catholic Syrian Bank Ties Up with Celebrus Capital for Online Trading Services
• RBI Raises Currency Derivative Trade Limit to USD 100 million
• Govt Announces Reduction in Haj Airfare
• 9% Growth in Foreign Exchange Earnings In January 2018 over January 2017
• EPFO Makes Online Claims Must for PF Withdrawals Above Rs 10 lakh

SPORTS

• India Clinched 11 Medals At Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament

OBITUARIES

• Eminent Odia Writer Kanakalata Mohanty Passes Away
• Kanchi Seer Jayendra Saraswathi Passes Away