Current Affairs – 13 March,2024
- Sachin Salunkhe received the ‘Promising Investor for the Year 2024’ award at the Goa Investment and Business Summit.
- He is known for his strategic investments in over 104 companies, focusing on technology startups and sustainable energy initiatives.
- Salunkhe’s approach combines economic success with social responsibility, aiming for broader national and global advancements.
- His transition from entrepreneur to investor highlights opportunities in India’s startup landscape for investors.
Current Affairs – 13 March,2024
- Participants: China, Iran, and Russia are participating in a combined naval drill known as “Marine Security Belt 2024” in the Gulf of Oman.
- Scope: The drill spans 17,000 square kilometers of water in the Gulf of Oman.
- Purpose: The exercise’s goal is to improve marine security, combat piracy and terrorism, support humanitarian efforts, and improve information sharing for rescue operations.
- Context: The practice comes at a time when tensions between the United States and China are high, and it underscores China’s policy of strengthening connections with countries that oppose the United States. Iran wants to demonstrate its capabilities to secure important waterways such as the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz.
Current Affairs – 13 March,2024
- Date: March 11, 2024
- Location: NABI, Mohali
- Inaugurator: Dr. Jitendra Singh
- Objective: Enhance crop quality and yield, aligning with PM Modi’s goal of doubling farmers’ income and promoting Agri StartUps.
- Beneficiaries: Farmers, scientists, researchers, and plant breeders nationwide, with a focus on North Indian regions.
- Focus: Develop climate-resistant crops for year-round farming, ensuring food security and addressing climate change.
Current Affairs – 13 March,2024
- Initiative:Union Minister Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated India’s First FutureLABS at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on next-gen chip design and research.
- Aim:The center, named “Centre for Semiconductor Chips & Systems for Strategic Electronics,” aims to pioneer next-generation chip design, manufacturing, and research.
- Collaborations:Collaborations with the Ministry of Railways for developing electric locomotives and an MoU with Tata Power for sustainable energy solutions highlight C-DAC(T)’s commitment to technological advancements.
- Impact:FutureLABS emphasizes collaborative innovation involving government bodies, industry, academia, students, and startups, aiming to transform Thiruvananthapuram into India’s next innovation hub.
Current Affairs – 13 March,2024
- Announcement:Odisha provides women in government 10 more days of casual leave to help them combine work and personal life.Women are now entitled to 25 days of casual leave each year, up from 15 in the past.
- Maternity Leave: Non-government-aided educational institutions provide women with 180 days of paid maternity leave for two live births.
- Impact: Expected to increase work satisfaction and well-being, demonstrating the state’s commitment to gender equality.
- Broader Initiatives: Odisha pioneered 33% reservation for women in government jobs and implemented a variety of socioeconomic empowerment policies.
NIELIT, ITI Egypt sign MoU to enhance workforce skills and foster international cooperation
Current Affairs – 13 March,2024
- Date & Location: Signed on March 12, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt.
- Objective: Bridge ICT skills gap, enhance industry engagement, foster India-Egypt cooperation.
- Areas of Collaboration: Curriculum development, trainer exchange, certification recognition, virtual labs, diploma programs.
- Significance: Aims to enhance workforce skills, promote employment, address skills gaps, and foster international cooperation.