Hello friends, This is the Updates of Current Affairs 25 March 2017. This will helpful for tackling General awareness section in SBI, IBPS, SSC, UPSC Exams.
World Tuberculosis Day- 24 March
- World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24 each year, is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
- The theme of this year’s World TB Day is “Unite to End TB”.
- India has the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) patients globally, about 25% of all cases.
NSEBC As Constitutional Body
- Union cabinet has approved setting up of National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes replacing the National Commission for Backward Classes.
- The approval was given for amending the Constitution and inserting A-338B for setting up the new commission.
- National Commission for Backward Classes is an Indian statutory body under the Min. of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Pawan Hans to launch its “Delhi Darshan”
- National chopper operator Pawan Hans is set to launch its “Delhi Darshan” rides from 1st April.
- At the inauguration of its first helipad in North Delhi’s Rohini area, company announced the roll out of Delhi Darshan rides.
- Through this ride the visitors can experience the breathtaking beauty through aerial view of Pritampura Tower, Majnu Ka Tila, Red Fort, Rajghat, Akshardham Temple.
VAHAN and SARATHI to Curb Corruption
- The Provisions regarding issue of learner’s licence and driving licence are contained in Chapter II of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988(MV Act) and Chapter II of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989(CMVRs).
- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced online based citizen centric application VAHAN 4.0 and SARATHI 4.0 under digitization to ease out the processes and curb corruption.
NASA’s futuristic atomic clock to space
- NASA will send its next-generation atomic clock into space, a key advance for safely navigating future human exploration of the solar system.
- Timekeeping plays a critical role in spacecraft navigation and will be especially important for future deep space missions.
- The clock will be smaller, lighter with magnitudes more precise than any atomic clock flown in space before..
87th on energy architecture performance
- India has marginally improved its position to 87th place on a global energy architecture performance index, but ranks among the worst for pollution.
- Switzerland topped the annual list released by Geneva- based World Economic Forum (WEF) and was followed by Norway, Sweden, Denmark and France in the top five.
- India’s rank improved three places from 90th last year.
Kuldip Nayar journalism awards
- For his contributions in the world of journalism, eminent TV journalist Ravish Kumar was honoured with the first Kuldip Nayar journalism award.
- He was conferred with an award plaque along with a cash amount of Rs 1 lakh.
- The Kuldip Nayar journalism award was set up to honour those working in vernacular media and will be awarded every year from now on.
India’s 1st carbon neutral district
- Assam CM launched initiatives to develop Majuli as India’s 1st carbon neutral district and as a biodiversity heritage.
- CM launched “Forests are Lives” campaign to celebrate the importance of Assam’s rich forest and biodiversity and urged people of the state to take a pledge to conserve its biodiversity to make a pollution free state.
- Majuli is the biggest river island in the world.
Stadium set to develop as per FIFA norms
- The Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar is all set to be developed as a modern football facility as per FIFA norms at an estimated cost of Rs 48 crore.
- Bakshi stadium will be developed according to the norms of world governing body FIFA, in 12 working months.
- Bakhshi Stadium is a stadium in Srinagar, India. It is mainly used for football matches.
8th Laadli Media Awards
- The 8th Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2016 (Northern and Eastern Region) were announced at the Chinmaya Mission in Delhi.
- Anima Pookkunnyil (BusinessLine), and Shreya Ila Anasuya were awarded this year for their critical gender-sensitive reportage.
- The Laadli Awards are given to recognise efforts by those in the media and advertising industry who work to end gender prejudice.
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