Important Current Affairs March 2, 2018 – One Liner
- Tamilnadu government announced the launch of 24 hour helpline claiming to be the first in India to offer information and guidance on education to students the toll free number is 14417.
- Satara Mega Food Park is the 12th mega food park put to function in India and first in Maharashtra.
- Central government approved projects worth Rs.2919.55 crore under the “Nirbhaya fund” for eight major cities of India in order to make them safer for women.
- 27th Indian Jute Industries Research Association (IJIRA) on shaping the future of jute in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- India has the third highest number of billionaires of the world – according to Hurun Global rich list.
- India, Russia, Bangladesh sign pact for roper atomic plant in Bangladesh.
- RBI has allowed a limit of Rs.5000 crore for foreign portfolio investors (FPI’s) to go long in Internet Rate Future (IRF’s).
- Navin Vardarajan, an Indian – American scientist along with a fellow researcher has been granted over USD 1.1 million for cancer research.
- World largest solar park Shakthi Sthala launched in Karnataka with 2000 megawatt capacity.
- Vinesh Phoghat won silver medal in the women’s 50kg freestyle event at the Asian Wrestling championship in Bishek, Kyrgysthan.
- Zero discrimination day – March 1.