Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2 March 2019

When is the Zero Discrimination Day observed every year?

Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistani military on 27 February after his MiG-21 jet was shot down in PoK (Pakistan occupied Kashmir).

AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik laid the foundation stone of National Institute of Unani Medicine, NIUM at Ghaziabad on March 1, 2019. Once established, the 200-bedded hospital will be one of the largest institutes of Unani Medicine in North India. The institute is an extension of the existing NIUM at Bengaluru and will be developed on a 10-acre area, costing about 300 crore rupees.

Jet Airways' founder Naresh Goyal has agreed to step down as chairman of the airline's board. Mr. Goyal, who founded the full-service carrier 25 years ago, has also agreed to reduce his 51% stake. He would continue to be a part of the company in some capacity even after stepping down as chairman.

Ajay Narayan Jha became Member of the 15th Finance Commission.

The RBI announced a task force to examine issues related to offshore rupee markets and recommend policy measures to ensure the stability of the external value of the domestic currency. It will be headed by its former deputy Governor Usha Thorat. The eight-member task force will assess the causes behind the development of the offshore rupee market.

Deepak Singh won gold at Makran Cup in Boxing held at Chabahar, Iran.

Russia and China vetoed a US resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on addressing the crisis in Venezuela.

Punjab National Bank ranks highest in implementation of Reforms Agenda.

The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Haryana's Manethi. The new AIIMS will be set up at a cost of ?1,299 crore and will add 100 Undergraduate (MBBS) seats and 60 B.Sc (Nursing) seats.