17 March 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 17th March
Important Current Affairs 17th March 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 17th March including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 17th March 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 17th March – National News
1. By 2030, Indian Railways will emit zero carbon.
◉ According to Federal Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s written response to the Lok Sabha, Indian Railways has set a goal of becoming a “net-zero carbon emitter” by 2030.
◉ By December 2023, all trains will be electric, and by 2030, non-renewable energy will be used predominantly to power the trains and terminals, according to the Railways’ ambitious plan.
2. In Bengaluru, Narender Singh Tomar launches “AgriUnifest”
◉ The “AgriUnifest” festival was launched in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on March 15, 2023, by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar.
◉ Bangalore Agricultural University and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research are working together to put on a 5-day cultural program (ICAR).
◉ 60 State Universities and Central Universities have sent around 2500 students to participate.
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International News
3. Bhutan’s removal from the United Nations’ list of least-developed nations
◉ Bhutan, a landlocked kingdom in the Himalayas, was recently removed from the list of least developed countries (LDCs) at the United Nations Least Developed Countries (LDC) Summit, which ended on March 9 in Doha, Qatar. It will be the sixth country to do so.
◉ In 1971, Bhutan was added to the initial list of LDCs.
On a number of socioeconomic criteria, nevertheless, it has advanced remarkably during the past few decades.
◉ Bhutan first achieved graduation criteria in 2015 and then again in 2018. Bhutan was so expected to complete its education in 2021.
Banking
4. Canara Bank launches the UPI-compatible Rupay Credit Card.
◉ Canara Bank and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) collaborated to offer the Rupay Credit Card over UPI utilizing the BHIM app in order to make use of the power of credit card products and the reach of UPI.
◉ Customers can use this connection to link their Rupay Credit Card to UPI and do merchant transactions that resemble account-based UPI transactions without using the actual card.
5. For Indian startups, ICICI Bank offers ecosystem banking.
◉ A wide range of physical and digital solutions are being offered by ICICI Bank to meet all the banking requirements of startups at every stage of their development.
◉ A specialized team for startups has been established by the Bank as part of the “Startup Ecosystem Banking” initiative, and it is supported by a broad branch network.
◉ According to the bank, it offers cutting-edge solutions through its national and international network as well as a branch in GIFT City, a developing worldwide center for financial and IT services in Gujarat.
6. To encourage innovation in financial services and products, the RBI and the Central Bank of the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding.
◉ On March 15, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for fostering innovation in financial products and services with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
◉ Both central banks will work together on a variety of cutting-edge FinTech projects, particularly those involving Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and study the possibility of interoperability between the RBI and the UAE’s central bank’s CBDCs.
◉ To facilitate cross-border CBDC transactions for commerce and remittances, the Central Bank of the UAE and RBI will work together to perform proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot(s) of a bilateral CBDC bridge.
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7. Former captain MS Dhoni is named Viacom18’s brand ambassador.
◉ MS Dhoni has been chosen by Viacom18 to serve as its brand ambassador and encourage the viewing of digital sports. To encourage fans to watch their preferred sports on digital channels, Dhoni will work with Viacom18.
◉ He will support the company on his social media profiles, take part in numerous network initiatives, and appear in JioCinema’s forthcoming TATA IPL campaign.
Important day
8. Day of Slumber 2023 Seen on March 17
◉ Every year, on the Friday before the Spring Vernal Equinox, there is a celebration known as World Sleep Day to promote awareness of the value of sleep.
◉ This year, it falls on March 17, 2023. The purpose of the day is to encourage improved prevention and management of sleep disorders in order to lessen their impact on society.
◉ This day is organized by the International Sleep Society’s World Sleep Committee, which was established by the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) and the World Sleep Federation (WSF).
◉ The Global Sleep Association has declared that “Sleep is Important for Health” will be this year’s Sleep Day theme.
9. In 2023, India will observe National Vaccination Day.
◉ Every year on March 16th, India celebrates National Vaccination Day, often referred to as “Polio Ravivar,” with the goal of promoting polio immunization.
◉ National Vaccination Day is an annual event marked in several nations to encourage immunization and enhance public knowledge about its significance.
◉ The importance of the day known as “Polio Ravivar,” or Indian National Vaccination Day, rests in its role in promoting vaccination and eliminating polio in India.
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