13 March 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 13th March
Important Current Affairs 13th March 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 13th March including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 13th March 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 13th March – National News
1. The largest solar-BESS project in India is finished by Tata Power Solar in Chhattisgarh.
◉ In Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a division of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has finished the biggest solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in India.
◉ It consists of a 120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and a 100 MW Solar PV Project.
◉ In December 2021, TPSSL was awarded a Rs 945 crore project by SECI, which it will manage from engineering to construction to commissioning.
◉ In line with India’s renewable energy ambitions, the project is expected to produce 243.53 million energy units annually and reduce carbon emissions by 4.87 million tonnes over 25 years.
2. GCF grants SIDBI $24.5 million for the “Avaana” fund.
◉ The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has awarded $24.5 million to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for its first anchoring project, the $120 million Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF).
◉ The world’s largest climate fund, GCF, is a key element of the historic Paris Agreement.
◉ The principal objective of the ASF initiative is to provide funding to nascent enterprises that are utilizing technology-driven innovation to promote sustainability and climate solutions in India.
3. Prime Minister Modi unveils 15 airport projects.
◉ The renovated Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, which is valued at approximately Rs. 9,800 crore, is one of the fifteen airport projects that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially opened.
◉ The twelve new terminal buildings for the airports in Pune, Kolhapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Delhi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti, and Adampur were part of the project that the prime minister essentially announced during an event in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
◉ Furthermore, new terminal buildings at the airports in Hubballi, Belagavi, and Kadapa were dedicated with foundation stones, indicating a major improvement in India’s aviation infrastructure.
4. MoRD and IIT Delhi collaborate in the fields of artificial intelligence and geographic technology.
◉ To formally establish their collaboration in the use of artificial intelligence and geospatial technologies, the Ministry of Rural Development and the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi have signed an MOU.
◉ The HydroSense lab, under the direction of Manabendra Saharia, will carry out the research.
◉ The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) project “BhuPRAHARI,” which aims to monitor and manage assets using artificial intelligence and ground- and space-based geospatial technologies, was the focal point of the Memorandum of Understanding.
5. Government of Tamil Nadu introduces “Neengal Nalama” Scheme
◉ The Neengal Nalama Scheme was introduced by the Tamil Nadu State government to raise public awareness of Tamil Nadu government programs and enhance the health and social well-being of all citizens.
◉ Under this project, government representatives would contact recipients all around the state to find out about any problems or obstacles they had when using different Tamil Nadu government programs.
◉ The Tamil Nadu welfare department will oversee this program to make sure it addresses the concerns of the state’s residents about various initiatives.
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Banking
6. SBI and Aurionpro collaborate on its transaction banking platform.
◉ State Bank of India has awarded the Mumbai-based tech startup Aurionpro Solutions a Rs 100-crore contract for the licensing, setup, and upkeep of its transaction banking platform, iCashpro+.
◉ The license and implementation must be provided by the company in stages for 12 months, and maintenance and support must be provided for six years.
◉ The iCashpro+ solution from Aurionpro is extremely adjustable, parameterized, resilient, scalable, and agile since it is based on contemporary cloud technology and has a micro-services-based architecture that integrates the newest features available in the market.
7. IndusInd Bank introduced wearables for single-entry payments.
◉ A brand-new wearable payment option called “Indus PayWear” is offered by IndusInd Bank and is accessible via Mastercard.
◉ Users can tokenize their IndusInd Bank cards with these devices to make tap-and-pay purchases at contactless Points of Sale (PoS) locations across the globe.
◉ The goal of Indus Paywear is to provide customers with unmatched security, ease, and flexibility. It’s a great illustration of how Mastercard uses its knowledge to give customers the option to use their preferred wearable gadget to make payments.
Appointment
8. Deepak Ballani is appointed as the Industry body’s DG. Deepak Ballani has been named the new Director General of the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA).
◉ Ballani brings a wealth of knowledge to this crucial position, having worked in public policy, government affairs, and organizational management for more than 25 years.
◉ Ballani was in charge of managing government affairs, international partner management, and policy advocacy at the All-India Plastics Manufacturers Association before joining ISMA.
Awards
9. The IAA Golden Compass Award for 2024 goes to Srinivasan Swamy.
◉ The 45th IAA World Congress, held in Penang, Malaysia, saw the presentation of the IAA Goden Compass Award to Srinivasan K. Swamy, CMD of RK Swami Ltd., an integrated marketing services company.
◉ Mr Swamy received the honor from Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak, Governor of Penang.
◉ The award recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the media, marketing, and advertising fields on a global scale.
◉ An Indian industry leader is receiving this award for the first time.
Sports
10. At the Europa Cup, Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan wins the gold medal.
◉ At the Europa Cup 2024 in Mallorca, Spain, Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan took home the gold medal in the ILCA 7 category.
◉ Reial Club Nautic Port de Pollenca arranged the event. With 17 net points, Saravanan won the 91-boat competition.
◉ At the tournament, Lawson McAullay of Australia took home the bronze medal with 22 net points.
◉ Within the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) sailing class, there is a category called ILCA7.
◉ Saravanan secured a spot in the Olympics for the first time for an Indian sailor.
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