8 March 2022 : Top Current Affairs 8th March
Important Current Affairs 8th March 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 8th March about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 8th March 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
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Current Affairs of 8th March – National
1. Flipkart and Google Cloud have formed a multi-year strategic relationship.
◉ Flipkart and Google Cloud have formed a multi-year strategic agreement to assist Flipkart to accelerate its innovation and cloud strategy.
◉ This agreement will catapult Flipkart into its next phase of expansion, according to the firm, and will help it achieve its goal of enrolling India’s next 200 million buyers and lakhs of vendors.
2. Aama Yojna and Bahini Scheme will be launched by the government of Sikkim.
◉ Prem Singh Tamang, the Chief Minister of Sikkim, has announced that the state government will soon implement the ‘Aama Yojana,’ a scheme to assist non-working moms, as well as the ‘Bahini Scheme,’ which will benefit female students in the state.
◉ The Aama Yojna scheme attempts to instill the habit of saving among non-working moms in the state by providing them with Rs. 20,000 in their bank accounts each year.
3. Matrushakti Udaymita Scheme was introduced by the Haryana government to help women entrepreneurs.
◉ On International Women’s Day, the Haryana government introduced the Matrushakti Udaymita Scheme, which will help women entrepreneurs.
◉ Women whose family monthly income is less than 5 lakh rupees based on Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) verified data will be eligible for soft loans from financial institutions up to 3 lakh rupees under the scheme.
4. The Labor Ministry has developed an initiative called Donate-a-Pension.
◉ Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister of Labour and Employment, launched the ‘Donate-a-Pension’ campaign in New Delhi.
◉ The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) pension system is behind it. Workers in the unorganized sector between the ages of 18 and 40 can enroll in the program and deposit a minimum of 660 to 2400 rupees every year, depending on their age.
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5. G7 agriculture ministers will meet virtually in Germany.
◉ The German government has stated that it will host a virtual meeting of G7 agriculture ministers to explore the implications of the Ukraine-Russia war on global food security.
◉ The meeting, according to Cem zdemir, Germany’s Minister of Agriculture and Food, will also focus on ways to stabilise food markets. This year, Germany takes up the rotating chairmanship of the Group of Seven most advanced economies.
6. Hybrid kind In Nairobi, Kenya, the United Nations Environment Assembly was held.
◉ The UN Environment Programme hosted the United Nations Environment Assembly. It brings together representatives from the United Nations’ 193 member countries, industry, civil society, and other stakeholders to develop policies to address the world’s most pressing environmental issues.
◉ The theme of UNEA-5 was “Strengthening Nature-Based Actions to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” emphasizing the relevance of nature in our daily lives as well as in social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Banking
7. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a pamphlet titled “BE(A)WARE” that details the methods used by financial fraudsters.
◉ The Reserve Bank of India has released a pamphlet titled “BE(A)WARE” to raise public awareness against financial scams that prey on unsuspecting customers.
◉ The brochure contains information on the most prevalent methods employed by fraudsters as well as safety considerations.
8. Bharti Airtel and Axis Bank teamed up to launch a co-branded credit card.
◉ Bharti Airtel has teamed with Axis Bank Limited to launch the ‘Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card,’ which would provide Airtel’s more than 34 crore users with incentives such as cashbacks, special discounts, digital coupons, and complimentary services.
◉ Future collaboration on cyber security, data, and cloud centers will be covered by this alliance.
9. IBBI and IBA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on capacity building.
◉ The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), an insolvency regulator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indian Banks Association (IBA) to collaborate on capacity building for financial creditors on insolvency, bankruptcy, and related matters.
◉ The MoU was inked in New Delhi during a session titled “Committee of Creditors: An Institution of Public Faith,” which was co-hosted by IBBI, SBI, and IBA.
Appointments News
10. TDSAT’s new chairperson is DN Patel.
◉ The Chairperson of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal has been named by the Central Government as Justice Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court (TDSAT). On June 7, 2019, he was named Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, and he is presently the Chair of TDSAT, just days before his retirement on March 12, 2022.
◉ The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his appointment, and the Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification stating that he will serve as Chair for a period of four years from the date of assumption of charge of the post, or until he reaches the age of 70, or until further orders, whichever comes first.
Sports News (Current Affairs 8 March 2022)
11. Mithali Raj made history as the first female cricketer to play at the top level. World Cup of Cricket
◉ Mithali Raj, the captain of India’s women’s cricket team, has become the first woman to play in six World Cups. After Sachin Tendulkar and Javed Miandad, she is the only cricketer to have played in six World Cups.
◉ Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have participated in all six World Cups. In the years 2000, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, and 2022, she has competed in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. New Zealand will host the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2022.
12. Priyanka Nutakki has been named India’s 23rd Woman Grandmaster.
◉ 19-year-old At the MPL’s 47th National Women’s Chess Championship, Priyanka Nutakki won her final WGM-norm. She was the twenty-third Woman Grandmaster of India.
◉ She was born in the city of Vijayawada in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In January 2019, Priyanka Nutakki received her first WGM-norm, and within two months, she had met the 2300 rating requirement. The Covid-19 pandemic, like it did for many other players, forced her to postpone her title dreams.
Science
13. In Hyderabad, Microsoft plans to build India’s largest data center zone.
◉ Microsoft has announced that it will open its fourth data center in India in Hyderabad. The data center will be one of India’s largest data centers when it opens in 2025.
◉ In India, Microsoft already has data centers in three cities: Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai. The new data center will help Microsoft meet the increased demand for cloud services from both private businesses and government agencies.
14. Aarushi Verma has been chosen to represent India in the Climate Force Antarctica Expedition in 2041.
◉ Aarushi Verma, a national-level shooter, and environmentalist from Delhi have been chosen to represent India at the 2041 Climate Force Antarctica Expedition in March 2022.
◉ Aarushi Verma is a national-level pistol and trap shooter, as well as a State and Northern India Champion and National Medalist. She is also an ardent environmentalist. The Hans Foundation will provide her with full support and sponsorship.
Important day
15. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th.
◉ Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day is observed to honor women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.
◉ The celebration honors women’s accomplishments raises awareness about gender equality, and advocates for gender parity to be achieved sooner rather than later.
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