TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. IMD forecast a fresh spell of rain and snowfall over Western Himalayan region.
2. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has registered seismic activity measuring 2.2 magnitude in Bidar district on March 4 evening.
3. Piyush Goyal Launches ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ for Farmers’ Fair Prices and Easy Warehousing.
4. Union Steel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates country’s 1st Green Hydrogen Plant in Stainless Steel Sector at Hisar, Haryana.
5. PM Modi witnesses commencement of Core Loading at India’s first indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.
6. In Jammu & Kashmir: Following three months of winter vacations, schools in the valley reopened, welcoming all school-going children with warmth.
7. Union Minister for Communications Ashwini Vaishnav today launched the Digital Intelligence Platform and CHAKSHU – Report Suspected Fraud Communication Facility on Sanchar Saathi Portal at a function in New Delhi. Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) developed by the Department of Telecommunications aims at facilitating coordination among the Stakeholders to Curb the Misuse of Telecom Resources in Cybercrime and Financial Fraud.
8. Union Minister of MoPSW & AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually inaugurated the 60T bollard pull tug named ‘Ocean Grace’ and the Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) on March 2, 2024. The Ocean Grace is the first Make-in-India ASTDS Tug developed by Cochin Shipyard Limited under MoPSW.
9. The State government is committed to reintroducing the Old Pension Scheme for all government employees, Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar said in Belagavi.
10. BJP sitting MP from Bhopal, Pragya Thakur was denied ticket from Bhopal in the Lok Sabha polls.
11. IPS officer Anurag Agarwal has been appointed as the new head of Parliament security.
12. PM Modi will start the second leg of his Telangana state tour with a visit to the renowned Ujjaini Mahankali Mandir in Secunderabad at 8 am. He will travel by road from Raj Bhavan and proceed to General Bazaar in Secunderabad and offer special prayers at the temple.
13. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy To Lay Stone for Old City Metro on Friday.
14. the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) concluded the 12th City Gas Distribution (CGD) Bidding Round, paving the way for comprehensive coverage of the country’s area. The event, graced by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Housing, and Urban Affairs, witnessed the distribution of Letters of Intent to successful bidders, marking a significant milestone in India’s energy sector.
The government’s current plans would triple natural gas consumption from 185 MMSCMD to 500 MMSCMD by 2030, supporting auxiliary businesses that rely on natural gas.
15. The world of archaeology mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished figures, Padmashree Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma, who passed away at the age of 90 at his residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Sharma’s career was marked by significant contributions to Indian archaeology, including his pivotal role in the excavation of the Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya site.
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LEGAL REPORT
#Chief Justice of India:
Shri Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
#Minister Of Law & Justice : Arjun Ram Meghwal
#International Court Of Justice Prz. : Nawaf Salam
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1. The Supreme Court instructed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate its headquarters near Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi. The Court set a deadline of the 15th of June for AAP to vacate the premises.
2. The probe into the blast at a café in Bangalore is likely to be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). At least ten people were injured when a blast took place at Rameshwaram Café in Brookfield in Bengaluru on 01 March. The terrorist’s movement was caught on CCTV and has been examined by the Police.
3. The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested six individuals, including two public servants, over bribery charges in Madhya Pradesh. The case pertains to the alleged acceptance of a bribe to the tune of Rs 20 lakh, said to have been received by the two officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
4. The Supreme Court on Monday rapped Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his contentious “eradicate Sanatan dharma” statement, questioning his decision to seek consolidation of FIRs filed against him after allegedly abusing his right to freedom of speech and expression.
5. The Enforcement Directorate on Monday issued a fresh summon to Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra in relation to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). According to the reports, the investigating agency has called the expelled MP for questioning on March 11.
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FINANCE
#Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman.
#Commerce & Industry : Piyush Goyal
#RBI Gvrnr: Shaktikanta Das
#President of the World Bank : Ajay Banga
#IMF MD: Kristalina Georgieva
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💰 USD ₹ 82.94
💷 GBP ₹ 104.86
€ Euro : ₹ 89.73
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GDP(PPP ) :
purchasing power parity (PPP)
$13.119 trillion
GDP (nominal)
: $3.73 trillion
(Nominal means total market value of all goods and services produced in a country’s economy) .
GDP growth : 8.4% (Q3 2023-24)
India is the fifth largest economy in the world.
Inflation rate : Retail Inflation 5.69% in Dec 2023
Population : 143.86 cr
(17.7% of the total world population).
Unemployment : 10.09% (Oct2023)
Per capita: This income is also known as average income as it is calculated by dividing the total income of the country by the total population of the country.
GDP per capita
$2,845 (Nominal; 2024)
$9,983 (PPP; 2024)
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NIFTY
22,378.40 +395.60 (1.80%)🌲
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 64,100/10gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 73,600/KG
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⛽ FUEL in DELHI
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PETROL : ₹ 97/Ltr
DIESEL : ₹ 90/Ltr
CNG : ₹ 76/Ltr
LPG : ₹ 903/14.2 Kg
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PETROL : ₹ 106/Ltr
DIESEL : 95/Ltr
Auto Gas : ₹ 60/Ltr
CNG : 76/Kg
LPG : ₹ 903/14.2 Kg
1. An interoperable payment system for internet banking transactions, as envisaged in RBI’s Payments Vision 2025 is likely to be launched this year. Internet Banking is a preferred channel for payments like income tax, insurance premiums, mutual fund payments, e-commerce, etc.
2. India’s electronics manufacturing sector is set to grow 15 per cent to be worth USD 115 billion in 2024, with players continuing to focus more on higher levels of value addition in terms of components and development of products.
3. Oman is highly optimistic about Indian investments in the country, particularly in the development of the Duqm port by the Adani Group, an Oman official said.
4. Members of the coalition of the world’s top oil-producing nations, OPEC – Plus have agreed to extend voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day into the second quarter.
5. Recently, India Post has pitched in to promote the central government’s rooftop solar scheme that provides subsidies to households installing photovoltaic systems. This rooftop solar initiative was highlighted in the 2023 budget to accelerate India’s renewable energy adoption.
6. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to cancel the banking licence of crisis-hit Paytm Payments Bank, according to a Hindu Business Line report on Monday. Apart from revoking the licence, the report said, the RBI is also likely to appoint an administrator to oversee the daily operations.
In case the RBI revokes the licence, it would be the first such instance in the banking sector in 20 years.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
#Information and Broadcasting Minister: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
#Chairman of The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) :
R Madhavan
#Chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): Prasoon Joshi
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Varun Tej Konidela made his Bollywood debut with Operation Valentine in which he essayed the role of an air force, leaving his fans impressed. After its theatrical release, we hear that the makers have now sold the digital rights of the film to Prime Video for its streaming. Moreover, sources have revealed that the non-theatrical rights for the Varun Tej film have been sold for a whopping amount of Rs 50 crores.
According to the sources, the budget of the film was Rs. 43 crores, so Operation Valentine is expected to have made a profit, even without considering its box office numbers.
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DEFENCE
#Supreme Commander of Armed Forces: The President
#Def Minister: Rajnath Singh
#Def Minister of State :
Ajay Bhatt
#Union Home : Amit Shah
#National Security Advisor : Ajit Doval
#Chief of Defence Staff:
Gen Anil Chauhan, PVSM UYSM AVSM SM VSM
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1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and top Indian Navy commanders will review maritime security challenges during a conference onboard one of the Navy’s aircraft carriers in the Arabian Sea. Discussions will include China’s military presence in the Indian Ocean and the targeting of cargo vessels by Houthi militants.
2. Swedish defence major SAAB on Monday announced that it will start producing the iconic Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems at a production facility in Haryana by next year, months after receiving the approval for 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) for the mega-project.
3. The sale of 31 MQ9-B Sky Guardian Drones to India is expected to be fast-tracked without objection from lawmakers. The proposed deal includes technology and equipment and was announced by US President Joe Biden during PM Modi’s visit.
4. The Indian Navy will commission the newly inducted MH-60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter on March 6 Mar at INS Garuda, Kochi marking a pivotal moment in India’s defence modernisation journey. The Seahawks squadron will be commissioned in the Indian Navy as INAS 334.
5. In a significant departure from traditional promotion norms, the Indian Army has introduced a new Human Resources (HR) policy aimed at retaining domain specialists within its ranks. The policy, which came into effect on 01 January 2024, seeks to promote domain specialization by allowing officers to continue working in specialized fields such as AI, space, IT, nano-technology, robotics, and weapons design, even after reaching higher ranks.
6. The Indian Air Force’s esteemed Navigation Training School (NTS), located at Air Force Station Begumpet, celebrated its platinum jubilee in a grand ceremony recently. Known affectionately as ‘TERNS,’ the NTS holds the prestigious title of being one of the oldest training establishments within the Indian Air Force (IAF). The celebration, marked by the attendance of numerous Air Force personnel and veterans who have been part of the NTS’s rich history, took place on March 1.
7. Indian Army is inviting interested and eligible candidates for the post of Religious Teacher Junior Commission Officer for the Year 2024-25. As mentioned in the official notification of Indian Army Recruitment 2024, the age range for individuals to apply for the stated position is 27 years old as the minimum and 34 years old as the maximum age limit. Closing Date of Online Application – 22.03.2024.
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GUJARAT : GANDHI NAGAR
Before wasbifurcation Bombay State
Formation : 01 May 1960
(by bifurcation)
Districts : 33
Governor : Acharya Devvrat
Chief minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel (BJP)
STATE SYMBOLS
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Bird: 🦩flamingo
Flower: Marigold 🌻
Fruit: 🥭Mango
Mammal: Asiatic 🦁lion
Tree: Banyan 🌳
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In Bharat there are 28 states and 8 Union territories.
Population of Bharat:
142 cr (2023)
President of Bharat ,
Smt Droupadi Murmu
Vice President
Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
Prime Minister : Shri Narendra Modi
Speaker Lok Sabha :
Shri Om Birla (BJP)
Rajyasabha Seats : 245 (233 Elected + 12 Nominated)
Loksabha : 550 members (530 States 20 Union Territories)
Chief Election Commissioner:
Shri Rajiv Kumar
05 Mar (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir Ritu
Drik Ritu : Vasant (Spring)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2080
Shaka Samvat – 1945
Month : Magha 25 (Amanta)
Phalguna 10 (Purnimanta) Nakshatr: Moola (up to 3:59 pm)Purva Ashadha
Tithi : Navami (up to 8:04 am)Dashami, Ekadashi
Rahu 03:33 PM – 05:00 PM
Yamaganda 09:43 AM – 11:10 AM
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