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  Daily Current affairs 10 March 2018

Daily Current Affairs Hindi English 10 March 2018

1. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Kosh' scheme.

मध्यप्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने 'मुख्यमंत्री महिला कोष' योजना की घोषणा की है।

2. Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta has been appointed as the UK skills ambassador.

भारतीय मूल के इस्पात उद्योगपति संजीव गुप्ता को ब्रिटेन के कौशल राजदूत के रूप में नियुक्त किया गया है।

3. Cab hailing platform Uber has roped in the Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador in India.

एप पर टैक्सी बुकिंग की सुविधा देने वाली कंपनी उबर ने भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के कप्तान विराट कोहली को भारत में अपना ब्रांड एंबेसडर बनाया है।

4. Famous Punjabi Sufi singer, Pyare Lal Wadali died. He was 75.

प्रसिद्ध पंजाबी सूफी गायक प्यारे लाल वडाली का निधन हो गया। वह 75 वर्ष के थे।

5. The current commissioner general of the Belgian Federal Police, Catherine De Bolle has been appointed as the Executive Director of European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol).

बेल्जियम संघीय पुलिस के वर्तमान आयुक्त जनरल, कैथरीन डी बोले को कानून प्रवर्तन सहयोग (यूरोपॉल) के लिए यूरोपीय संघ एजेंसी के कार्यकारी निदेशक के रूप में नियुक्त किया गया है।

6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched National Nutrition Mission, and pan India expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी ने राष्ट्रीय पोषण मिशन तथा सम्पूर्ण भारत में बेटी बचाओ, बेटी पढ़ाओ अभियान के विस्तार की शुरुआत की।

7. Indian shooter Anjum Moudgil clinched a silver medal in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico.

भारतीय निशानेबाज अंजुम मुदगिल ने मेक्सिको के गुआदालाजारा में चल रहे आईएसएसएफ विश्व कप की महिला 5 मीटर राइफल थ्री पाजीशंस स्पर्धा में रजत पदक जीता।

8. US and Israeli military have started the 9th edition of joint Military exercise “Juniper Cobra 2018” in Israel.

अमेरिका और इजरायली सेना ने इजराइल में संयुक्त सैन्य अभ्यास "जुनिपर कोबरा 2018" के 9वें संसकरण की शुरुआत की।

 Short Current Affairs 10 March 2018

International Current affairs

1. World Kidney Day 2018: 8 March

World Kidney Day is observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March.

• World Kidney Day (WKD) is a global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
• World Kidney Day is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF).

2. Multilateral naval exercise begins in Andamans

The Indian Navy began an eight-day-long mega naval exercise along with leading maritime powers of the region at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• The biennial exercise — Milan — is taking place in the backdrop of imposition of state of emergency in Maldives and Sri Lanka, two of India's maritime neighbours.
• 28 warships including 17 from India and 11 from Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are participating in the 10th exercise.

National Current affairs 10 March 2018

3. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces Pension For Single Women

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Women's day announced 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Kosh' scheme under which women who aren't married and are above the age of 50 will be given pension.

• Chouhan also took the occasion to assert that any person who will misbehave with women will be hanged in public.

4. Diu becomes first UT to run 100% on solar power

The harnessing of solar energy has made Diu the country’s first energy surplus Union territory and a model for an effective way for people to harness this renewable energy source.

• In just three years, Diu has made rapid progress in solar power generation.
• Diu generates a total of 13 megawatts of electricity from solar power generating facilities daily.
• Around 3 MW is generated by rooftop solar plants and 10 MW by its other solar power plants.

5. India's top court allows passive euthanasia

Over a decade after NGO Common Clause filed a petition seeking the right for terminally-ill patients “to die with dignity,” India’s Supreme Court has decreed that passive euthanasia is legally valid across the country.

• In a judgment delivered on March 09, the court said patients have the right to refuse life-support instead of prolonging their pain, and that a “living will,” in which they can authorise family members in advance to let them die, should be recognised.
• The judgment was made by a bench consisting of chief justice Dipak Misra and justices AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud, and Ashok Bhushanin.
• India is 22nd country to legalize passive euthanasia.

Business Current affairs 10 March 2018

6. CSO projects the growth of GDP to be 6.6 per cent in 2017-18

As per the Second Advance estimates released by Central Statistics Office (CSO) the growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to be 6.6 per cent in 2017-18, which is same as the annual average GDP growth rate during last 30 years, starting from 1987-88 to 2016-17.

• However, it may be mentioned that the growth rate of GDP from 2012-13 may not be strictly comparable with the growth rate prior to that period.

Important Appointments

7. Virat Kohli named Uber India's first brand ambassador

Popular ridesharing app Uber has announced the appointment of Indian skipper Virat Kohli as its first brand ambassador in India.

• This partnership will see Uber and Virat Kohli joining hands to underscore the company's commitment to serve billions in the country, in the years to come.

Death 

8. Sufi singer Pyarelal Wadali passes away

The Sufi singing pair of Wadali Brothers was broken as Pyarelal Wadali, the younger brother, passed away at the age of 65 in Amritsar.

• Besides Sufi kalaam and qawwali, they sang bhajan, ghazal and kaafi forms.
• The duo got Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1992, Tulsi Award in 1998, and Punjabi Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003.

Important Books

9. President receives the book ‘Fulfilling Bapu’s Dreams – Prime Minister Modi’s tribute to Gandhiji’

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received the first copy of the book ‘Fulfilling Bapu’s Dreams – Prime Minister Modi’s Tribute to Gandhiji’ from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, who formally released it at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

• Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, noted sanitation activist, was also present. 
• Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this book underscores an important aspect of India’s developmental process.

 

Details Current Affairs 10 March 2018

Virat Kohli Named as first Brand Ambassador For Uber India

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli named cab-hailing startup Uber's first Brand Ambassador in India. Kohli will also be involved in a series of marketing and customer experience initiatives.

India's Biggest M&E Services Market, EnTTech 2018 Inaugurated

India's biggest Media & Entertainment Services Market - enTTech 2018 was inaugurated in Mumbai. The market, spread over two days saw fast matchmaking between 100 international delegates and their Indian counterparts. The event was organized by Service Export Promotion Council (SEPC) in association with MEAI (Media & Entertainment Association of India) and supported by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Indian film industry is the world’s largest industry in terms of the number of films produced.

Knight Frank Wealth Report 2018: Mumbai and 16th Most Expensive City

Mumbai ranks 16th among the top 20 costliest cities in the world, according to the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2018. The rise in Indian financial capital’s ranking on this count is supported by the rapid wealth creation in the country. The index is drawn from four major indicators: wealth, investments, lifestyle, and future. Guangzhou, a city in China, tops the list with property prices appreciating by 27.4% in the last one year. Top 3 Wealthiest Cities in the Report are- 1. Guangzhou 2. Hong Kong 3. New York.

Prince Charles appoints Sanjeev Gupta As UK Skills Ambassador

Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta appointed by Britain's Prince Charles as an official ambassador for the Industrial Cadets programme designed to nurture manufacturing skills. Mr. Gupta was appointed to the flagship programme to give children and young people the direct structured experience of the industry while still at school or college. The Industrial Cadets annual awards ceremony was held in London. Mr. Gupta is an Executive Chairman of UK-based GFG Alliance.

Prakriti to be first ITBP Woman Combat Officer

In another first for women, 25-year-old Prakriti has been inducted as the first direct-entry combat officer in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. The ITBP is the last of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to induct women officers in combat roles after the government first allowed it to enroll them in 2016.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates National Legislators Conference On We For Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated National Legislators Conference on the theme ‘We For Development’ in New Delhi. The motive of the conference is to bring MPs and MLAs on a single platform where ideas and plans for development can be exchanged. The conference will hold discussions on how women help in the development work being done for the country where ideas on projects and plans can be debated. NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant will give a presentation on the first day and the plenary will be presided over by Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu will address the concluding session.

Ministers Ashok Gajapathi Raju And Y S Chowdary Submit Resignations to Prime Minister

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Minister of State for Science and Technology Y S Chowdary submitted their resignations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ministers have resigned but will continue to be a part of NDA. PM Modi will control the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Winners Of Central Banking Awards 2018

Central Banking’s fifth annual awards recognize outstanding achievement within a community that has had to balance monetary accommodation and financial stability in an environment of rapid innovation, political change, and global uncertainty. The Bank of Canada, this year’s Central Bank of the Year, emerged as a beacon of best practice for much of the community. 1. Transparency: Central Bank of Ireland. 2. Reserve manager of the year: Bank of Korea. 3. Banknote and currency manager of the year: Norges Bank. 4. An initiative of the year: Bank of England’s FinTech Accelerator. 5. Website of the year: Bank of Lithuania. 6. Economics in central banking: Alberto Cavallo and Roberto Rigobon – Billion Prices Project/PriceStats. 7. Asset manager of the year: BlackRock. 8. Innovation in reserve management: HSBC. 9. Global custodian of the year: BNY Mellon. 10. Securities lending services provider of the year: Northern Trust. 11. Banknote and currency services provider of the year: Landqart. 12. Technology consultant of the year: Vizor Software. 13. Risk management services provider of the year: OpenLink. 14. Consultancy and advisory provider of the year (data and regulatory management): BearingPoint. 15. Payments and market infrastructure provider of the year: Perego.

Union Government Launches Biodegradable Sanitary Pads Suvidha

The union government launched a biodegradable sanitary pad 'Suvidha' to mark International Women's Day. The oxo-biodegradable sanitary pads priced at Rs. 2.50 per pad will be available at Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi centers. The biodegradable pad will ensure 'Swachhta, Swasthya and Suvidha' for the underprivileged women. The government is introducing the Suvidha pads at a time when there has been an increasing demand from women across the country to waive off the 12% GST on sanitary pads.

Haryanas First Cyber Police Station Opened In Gurugram

Haryana’s first cyber police station, equipped with a digital forensic laboratory, was inaugurated in Gurugram. It will have a dedicated team of 35 specially trained cops, including two inspectors. V. Umashankar, CEO of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), inaugurated the station. The police station will have modern equipment to deal with crimes in the cyber world.