Current Affairs 1st March 2019

Current Affairs 1st March 2019

NATIONAL

1. Rising India Summit 2019 Held In New Delhi.

  –Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Network-18 Rising India Summit, held in New Delhi and laid out his vision for a ‘New India‘. The theme of the summit was, ‘Beyond Politics: Defining National Priorities’.

2. Assam Launches PRANAM Commission To Protect Parents Of State Government Employees.

  – Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the PRANAM Commission, which is a panel set up to look after the issues concerning a Bill brought in for the protection of parents of state government employees.

3. Odisha Cabinet Approves State Film Policy 2019.

  –With an aim to promote Odia films and create a conducive eco-system for production of films in the region, Naveen Patnaik-led state cabinet gave its nod to the Odisha State Film Policy-2019. 

4. Muhammadu Buhari Re-Elected Nigerian President.

  -Muhammadu Buhari was re-elected Nigeria’s President, results showed, after a delayed poll that angered voters and led to claims of rigging and collusion.

5. Dr. H Chaturvedi’s Book On ‘Quality, Accreditation & Ranking’ Launched In New Delhi.

  – Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launched the book titled ‘Quality, Accreditation, and Ranking – A Silent Revolution in the Offing in Indian Higher Education’ edited by Education Promotion Society for India’s (EPSI) Alternate President Dr. H Chaturvedi in New Delhi.

AWARDS

1. Playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar To Be Honoured With META Lifetime Achievement Award.

  -Eminent Indian playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar has been chosen for this year’s META Lifetime Achievement Award. 

BANKING

1. BoB Ties Up With German KfW for USD 130m to Refinance Solar  Units.

  -State-run Bank of Baroda has tied up with Germany’s KfW Development Bank for funding of USD 113 million to refinance solar projects.

2. RBI Removes Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank From PCA

  -The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken off Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank and Dhanlaxmi Bank from the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework allowing them to resume their normal lending activities.

SPORTS

1. Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary Win Gold In 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team.

  -Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi.