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Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance

March 31, 2022

The Union Cabinet has approved the “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP) programme that is also supported by the World Bank and will cost Rs 6,062.45 crore. Overview The newly launched RAMP scheme would commence in the Financial Year 2022-23. ..

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100% Electrification of Konkan Railways

March 31, 2022

The Konkan Railway Corporation has finished electrification of its entire 741-kilometer route that stretches from Roha, Maharashtra to Thokur, Karnataka. Overview: This electrification of the 741-kilometer stretch will bring about savings of fuel amounting to Rs 150 crore. It will ..

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Assam-Meghalaya Border Pact

March 31, 2022

A border agreement was signed between Assam and Meghalaya on 29th March 2022. With this newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Meghalaya will be gaining 18.33 square kilometers and Assam will be gaining 18.46 sq km out of the total ..

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P-8I Squadron INAS 316 ‘Condors’

March 31, 2022

The second P-8I aircraft squadron of the Navy has been commissioned by the Indian Navy in a ceremony that was held at INS Hansa, Goa. ‘Condors’ is the title given to INAS 316. Condors are one of the world’s largest ..

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AICTE Internship Opportunities

March 31, 2022

Over 1 lakh internship opportunities have been launched by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan through the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) internship portal. Overview: The internship opportunities have been announced with the aim of enhancing the students’ employability ..

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5th BIMSTEC Summit

March 31, 2022

The 5th BIMSTEC Summit was held on 30th March 2022 in Sri Lanka in a hybrid mode. Prior to this on 28th and 29th March, preparatory meetings were held at the Foreign Minister and Senior Official levels. Outcomes of the ..

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Varnika: BRBNMPL Ink Manufacturing Unit

March 31, 2022

Reserve Bank of India’s wholly-owned subsidiary Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) has set up an Ink Manufacturing Unit named “Varnika” at Mysuru, Karnataka. This new unit was dedicated to the nation by RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. Overview: ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: March 31, 2022

March 31, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for March 31, 2022. INDIA Lok Sabha passes Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022; three Municipal Corporations to be unified into one Rajya Sabha passes bill to omit Bhogta community from ST ..

U.S. Defence Budget and Indo-Pacific Strategy

March 31, 2022

A proposed USD 1.8 billion for supporting the Indo-Pacific strategy of the USA was announced by President Joe Biden. To counter the malign behaviour of China another USD 400 million was also announced. Overview: Both these announcements are a part ..

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Revised MGNREGA Wages

March 31, 2022

Fresh wage rates have been notified by the central government under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for the financial year 2022-23. Overview: Out of 34 Union Territories and states, 21 of them have received hikes of ..

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