IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MARCH 2, 2017
DRDO tests interceptor missile successfully
i. India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) shield got a further
fillip with the successful test of an interceptor supersonic missile conducted
by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
ii. The Advanced Area Defence (AAD) endo-atmospheric missile
capable of intercepting incoming target missile at an altitude of 15 to 25 km
range was tested.
iii. It was launched from the Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast to stop an incoming enemy missile which was launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur
iii. It was launched from the Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast to stop an incoming enemy missile which was launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur
Number of Jan Dhan accounts rose by 2.26 crore after note ban
i. The demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 bank notes on
November 8, 2016, seems to have given a thrust to new account opening under the
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
ii. A hundred days after demonetization, the number of accounts
under the PMJDY has increased by 2.26 crore and deposits by Rs 19,084 crore. A
major share of new PMJDY accounts came from Uttar Pradesh (57.11 lakh),
followed by Maharashtra (25.05 lakh), and Madhya Pradesh (24.11 lakh).
Panneerselvam inaugurates 'Amma Kalviyagam'
i. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam launched a
portal which will be a hub of learning, interaction, opportunity, and
connection.
ii. The 'ammakalviyagam.in', named after late chief
minister Jayalalithaa, was launched by Panneerselvam as part of her 69th birth
anniversary celebrations. Jayalalithaa is fondly addressed as 'Amma' (Mother)
by her supporters.
iii. It is a platform for learners, experts, academic and industry
professionals, and recruiters to meet, gain and provide skills, and discover
and hone talent.
Aashray inks MoU with Jharkhand, to set up incubation center for
start-ups
i. Gujarat-based Incube Ventures Pvt Ltd, under the banner of
Aashray Promotion of Social Enterprises Foundation announced the signing
of an MoU with the Jharkhand government’s Department of Information Technology
and e-Governance (DoIT) to establish an incubation center for start-ups in the
state.
ii. The MoU was entered in the ‘Momentum Jharkhand Global
Investors Summit 2017’ held recently.
Ajay Tyagi takes charge as 9th Sebi chief
i. IAS officer Ajay Tyagi is taking charge as the chairman of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 2 March 2017. He has replaced
Mr. U.K Sinha. Mr. Tyagi needs to immediately take a call on five key
issues.
World Bank offers over $1-billion loan to Maharashtra
i. The World Bank has announced an assistance programme of over $1
billion in the areas of urban transport and climate resilient agriculture in
Maharashtra, over the next 2-3 years.
ii. This was announced by the World Bank’s Chief Executive
Officer, Kristalina Georgieva. Over the last five years, World Bank
had invested over $1.4 billion in Maharashtra in urban transport, rural water
supply, and agriculture.
Reliance General Insurance, Catholic Syrian Bank tie up
i. Reliance General Insurance (RGI), a part of Reliance Capital,
has entered into a bancassurance tie-up with Catholic Syrian Bank.
ii. With this tie-up, RGI will offer its general insurance
products to Catholic Syrian Bank's 1.5 million customer base spread across its
430 branches in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
JS Deepak named India’s next Ambassador to WTO
i. Telecom Secretary J S Deepak was named India’s next Ambassador
to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) from June 2017.
ii. A 1982 batch IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Deepak has been shifted with “immediate effect” from the telecom ministry and has been made Officer on Special Duty in the commerce department.
ii. A 1982 batch IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Deepak has been shifted with “immediate effect” from the telecom ministry and has been made Officer on Special Duty in the commerce department.
BEML launches solar rooftop project in Karnataka
i. BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited), a defense public sector
company, has set itself a goal of utilizing 100 percent renewable energy for
its consumption.
ii. In this endeavor, the company has inaugurated a 200 KW grid
connected rooftop solar project at its Mysore complex. To achieve 100%
renewable energy, BEML has set up a 5 MW windmill project in Gadag district in
north Karnataka.
Luis Norton de Matos appointed new head coach of India U-17
football team
i. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) appointed Portugal's
Luis Norton de Matos as the head coach of the India Under-17 team for the FIFA
Under-17 World Cup.
ii. The tournament is scheduled to be held in October 2017 in
India. A former manager with the Benfica Reserve side, De Matos replaces
Nicolai Adam, who was forced to resign under controversial circumstances after
a revolt from the players.
Kohli nominated for Polly Umrigar award, Ashwin for Dilip
Sardesai award
i. India captain Virat Kohli was nominated for the prestigious
Polly Umrigar award while all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin named for the Dilip
Sardesai award.The awards will be presented at the BCCI Annual Awards to be
held in Bengaluru on 8th March, 2017.
ii. Kohli becomes the first Indian cricketer to get Polly
Umrigar award on the third occasion after 2011-12 and
2014-15 season.
iii. Ashwin will also become the first cricketer to receive
the 'Dilip Sardesai Award' twice. The award is given to honor the best
performance in the bilateral Test series between India and West Indies.
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