Current Affairs 18 March 2021 is the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims and mains.
Shut down of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited (HHEC), a government of India undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles. Read More
Revised cost for strengthening power transmission system
The Union Cabinet approved the revised cost estimates of the comprehensive scheme for strengthening power transmission and distribution in Arunachal Pradash and Sikkim at Rs 9,129.32 crore. Read More
Jharkhand to reserves 75% jobs in private sector for locals
The Jharkhand government announced 75% reservation in private sector jobs with a salary of up to Rs 30,000 for locals. Here’s a look at the applicability, exemption, penalties and other provisions in The Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2021. Read More
Orunudoi scheme as game changer in Assam
Out of the slew of beneficiary schemes the sitting government announced ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the Orunudoi scheme, with women as its primary target group, is perhaps its most popular. Read More
Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parliament
Parliament has passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which increases the upper limit for abortions from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women, and removes limits in the case of substantial foetal abnormalities, with the Rajya Sabha approving the measure. Read More
Census, NPR data to be ready before 2024 polls
According to information provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to a parliamentary committee, the provisional data for the latest Census and National Population Register (NPR) will be available before the next general elections in 2024. Read More
Cabinet approves bill to set up Development Finance Institution
The union cabinet, on March 16, 2021, approved a bill to set up a Development Finance Institution (DFI), to offer long-term capital support for the sector, in a move that could speed-up the process of infrastructure development in India. Read More
Global energy meet calls for accelerated shift to renewables
World Energy Transitions Outlook report, brought out by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says that the COVID-19 crisis offers an unexpected opportunity for countries across the world to decouple their economies from fossil fuels and accelerate the shift to renewable energy sources. Read More
Come out with rule curve for Mullaperiyar
The Supreme Court said that the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary shall be “personally responsible” and “appropriate action” will be taken on failure to give information on the rule curve for Mullaperiyar dam to the Supreme Court-appointed Supervisory Committee. Read More
Delhi is the most polluted capital city globally
According to the report from IQ Air, Delhi remained the most polluted capital city in the world but India, on the whole, had improved its average annual PM 2.5 (particulate matter) levels higher in 2020 than in 2019. Read More