Daily Current Affairs March 14, 2022

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Daily Current Affairs March 14, 2022
Daily Current Affairs March 14, 2022

Daily Current Affairs March 14, 2022

1.Former student leader Gabriel Borick has been named Chile’s new president:

  • Former student leader Gabriel Borick has been named Chile’s new president.
  • Gabriel Boric font has been appointed the new and 36th president of Chile.
  • The 36-year-old is the youngest leader to hold office in left-wing Chilean history. He will continue in office until 2022-2026.
  • Capital of Chile: Santiago;
  • Chilean currency: Chilean peso
  1. World Rotaract Day is celebrated on March 13:
  • World Rotaract Day is celebrated in North Carolina, USA in 1968 in honor of the founding of the first club, Rotary International.
  • World Rotaract Day is celebrated every year on March 13 in recognition of the services provided by Rotaractors around the world.
  • The theme of World Rotaract Day 2022:
  • “Rotary Making a Difference”. World Rotaract Week will be held from 11 March 2022 to 18 March 2022.
  • Rotaract is a global organization of business and professional individuals working in the field of humanitarian service, promoting high ethical standards in all industries and helping to build goodwill and peace in the world.

  1. International Mathematical Day is observed on March 14:
  • The world has been celebrating its first International Mathematical Day since March 14, 2020.
  • This day was adopted at the 40th session of the UNESCO General Assembly in November 2019.
  • It is also called the pie day because the mathematical constant  (pi) can be circled up to 3.14. 2022 IDM’s theme is “Mathematics Uniting!”.
  • Purpose:
  • Teaching people about the essential role of mathematics in science and technology, improving quality of life, empowering women and girls and promoting sustainable development It aims to contribute.

  1. India Book of Records, PNC Infratech Ltd. has created a record-breaking bituminous compound for road construction in 100 hours:
  • Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the India Book of Records has issued certificates for the achievement of creating the largest amount of bituminous compound for road construction in 100 hours. This test was performed by PNC Infratech Limited
  • This highway is an 8-lane access-restricted expressway that starts at a junction with National Highway-47 near Bamia village and ends at a junction with State Highway-175 at Palletia village in Panchmahal district of Gujarat.
  • Central Road Transport and Minister of Highways: Nitin Gadkari.
  1. Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Cynthia inaugurated the daily flight between Indore-Gondia-Hyderabad:
  • The project was started with the aim of providing air services to the common man.
  • The Indore-Gondia-Hyderabad route connects Indore with the two states of Maharashtra and Telangana.
  • UDAN plan:
  • The Regional Connectivity Scheme or UDAN (UDAN – Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik, UDAN-RCS is a scheme for the development and upgradation of regional airports of the Government of India.
  1. Yoga Mahotsav 2022 Launched by AYUSH Minister Sarbanand Sono:
  • India is a world leader in yoga and traditional medicine, said AYUSH Minister Sarpanch Sono.
  • Yoga Mahotsav 2022 is an event launched in New Delhi on the eve of the 8th International Yoga Day to commemorate the 100th day of the Countdown.
  • Also this year’s International Yoga Day 2022 campaign focuses on the theme of 100 Days, 100 Cities and 100 Companies worldwide until June 21st this year.
  1. Minister of Communications Aswini Vaishnav inaugurated the 25 year TRAI Law Seminar:
  • The Minister of Communications inaugurated a seminar in New Delhi on the 25 years of the Troy Act as a way forward for shareholders.
  • The TRAI Act was enacted in 1997 to regulate the telecommunications sector in India. The seminar was organized to work out a mechanism for resolving disputes among stakeholders in the telecommunications sector.

TRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

Developed by TRAI: 1997

Purpose: To regulate the activities of telecommunication companies

Headquarters: New Delhi, India

Minister of Communications: Ashwini Vaishnav

  1. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced at the World Trade Summit that automobile companies are to manufacture Flex fuel vehicles:
  • The government is implementing the use of various alternative fuels in an effort by the Union Minister to convert fossil fuels at the Global Trade Summit.
  • Most vehicles in India will soon run on 100 percent ethanol. Flex-fuel or flexible fuel is an alternative fuel that combines gasoline and methanol or ethanol.
  • The Finance Commission has developed a roadmap for ethanol blends for the period 2020-2025 to expedite the introduction of flex-fuel vehicles. The government is also working to promote the use of green hydrogen and other alternative fuels.
  1. Indian Railways launches first power freight terminal:
  • The Asansol division of Indian Railways has successfully operated Maidan Power Limited in Thaparnagar, Jharkhand. This is called the kinetic power multi-modal cargo terminal or GCD. It is the first terminal operated by Indian Railways since the establishment of the GCT policy in December 2021.
  • The Maidan Power Project was launched in 2009 and started generating electricity in 2011.

Purpose:

  • Rail transport benefits the economy because it is the most energy efficient and cost effective mode of transport.
  • Operation of this terminal and others like it will have a significant positive impact on the economy of the country.
  • The Kathi Shakti initiative brings together 16 ministries and departments of the Government of India, including railways and roads.
  1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Rashtriya Raksha University in Gujarat :
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the new campus of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) at Lavat village near Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is the first university established in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat for the Homeland Security of India.
  • The university, a nationally important institution, commenced operations on October 1, 2020.
  • The government established the National Police University under the name of Rashtriya Raksha University by upgrading the Raksha Shakti University established by the Government of Gujarat in 2010.
  • Director Professor. N. Patel. . Ph. D.
  1. The Ministry of Central Rural Development has organized a DAY-NRLM ‘Gender Samvat’:
  • Organized by the National Rural Livelihood Movement (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development, the ‘Gender Samvat’ is a discussion on food and nutrition security online for more than 3000 state employees and rural SHG women from 34 states. The event is part of the ministry’s iconic weekly theme ‘Naye Bharat Ki Nari’ under the auspices of Amirtha Mahotsava.
  • Theme:
  • ‘Improving food and nutrition security through women’s partnerships’.
  • Central Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department
  • Minister: Giriraj Singh
  • Minister of State for Rural Development: Pakkan Singh Gulaste.
  1. The Government of Tripura has announced a new scheme called “Chief Minister Sa Srami Kalyan Prakalpa”:
  • The special program “Chief Minister Sa Srami Kalyan Prakalpa” is a scheme launched by the Tripura Government for Tea Workers.
  • Purpose of the scheme: This special scheme aims to coordinate the facilities provided to tea plantation workers by the State and Central Governments and provide them with housing, rations and financial assistance.
  • Tripura is the third smallest state in the country.
  • Governor: Satyadev Narayanan
  • Chief Minister: Biplob Kumar Deb
  • Official language:
  1. Ajay Bhushan Pandey appointed NFRA President:
  • Ajay Bhushan Pandey has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Financial Reporting Commission (NFRA) for 3 years.
  • Pandey, a 1984 Patch Maharashtra cadre IAS officer, retired as Revenue Secretary in February last year.
  • The establishment of the NFRA, planned under the Companies Act, 2013, was approved by the Cabinet in May 2018.
  • NFRA: National Financial Reporting Authority
  • NRFA Created: 1 October 2018.
  • NFRA Agency Executive Chairman: Ashok Kumar Gupta.

14.India’s first GI-marked Kashmir rugs flagged in Germany:

  • The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has introduced the code for its GI-coded Kashmiri rug (QR).
  • The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has introduced the code for GI-coded Kashmiri rug (QR) to protect the authenticity and authenticity of hand-made carpet. Are linked to the GI tag.
  • The main purpose of this QR code is to help renew the luster and glory of the Kashmiri carpet industry.
  • J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha;
  • J&K Creation (Union Territory): 31 October 2019.
  1. Labor Minister Bhupendra Yadav has published a book titled “The Role of Labor in Indian Development”:
  • The book has been released as part of the ‘Iconic Week’ celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Minister for Labor and Employment and MoEFCC Bhubaneswar Yadav has published a book entitled “The Role of Workers in Indian Development”.
  • VVGiri National Institute of Labor has published the book.
  • The book contains 12 articles outlining the contribution of labor in India’s development journey.
  • Vivi Giri National Labor Organization is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
  • It was established in 1974 as the premier institution for labor research, training and education.
  • H. Srinivas is the current Director General of the company.

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