Page-3 of Current Affairs - March, 2022

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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Permanent Body to Prevent Elephant Deaths on Railway Tracks

March 31, 2022

A permanent coordination committee has been set up by the Union Environment Ministry that also includes the Ministry of Railways to prevent the deaths of elephants on railway tracks. Overview: In 2018-19, 19 elephants were killed on railway tracks across ..

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CS Rajan: New CMD of IL&FS

March 30, 2022

CS Rajan has been appointed as the chairman of Infrastructure Leasing and Finance Ltd (IL&FS) and will take office after Uday Kotak’s term ends this week. CS Rajan has been appointed to this post for a period of six months. ..

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Vinaya Samarasya Yojana

March 30, 2022

Vinaya Samarasya Yojana, an awareness programme has been announced by the government of Karnataka. This programme was announced with the aim of eradicating untouchability in Gram Panchayats located across the state. Overview: After a three-year-old Dalit boy named Vinay, this ..

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National Education Society for Tribal Students

March 30, 2022

National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is an autonomous organization that was established under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA). On 2nd April 2022, this organization will be celebrating its fourth Foundation Day. Overview: The fourth foundation day will ..

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