Current Affairs - March 22, 2024 Current Affairs

Pushpak is India's premier Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) that successfully landed during ISRO's recent experiment, demonstrating advanced autonomous landing capabilities from non-standard initial conditions. This achievement signifies India's progress in space technology and innovation in reusable launch vehicles.

Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, has been elected as the President of the Indian Steel Association (ISA). His role includes shaping policies and strategies for the steel industry in India, focusing on growth, decarbonization, and alignment with national development goals.

World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 each year to recognize the importance of freshwater and promote solutions for addressing the global water crisis, as well as to highlight the need for water conservation and sustainable practices.

The TRILAT-2024 maritime exercise involves India, Mozambique and Tanzania, showcasing their cooperation in maritime security and defence. This joint effort emphasizes strengthening regional ties and enhancing maritime capabilities among the participating countries.

M V Rao, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Bank of India, has been chosen as the new Chairman of the Indian Banks' Association (IBA). This appointment signifies his leadership role in shaping banking policies and promoting best practices within the Indian banking industry through the IBA platform.

The 4th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum took place in New Delhi, emphasizing collaboration among SCO Member States' startups, fostering innovation, and creating employment opportunities.

The Titan SBI Card, a collaboration between SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd and Titan Company Ltd, offers exclusive benefits worth ₹2,00,000 annually. These benefits include cashback, gift vouchers, and reward points, making it a highly rewarding credit card option for users.

Ashwani Kumar, Partner at Victor Forgings in Jalandhar, has been unanimously elected as the new President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), bringing his extensive experience in the engineering sector and international trade to lead India's export initiatives.

Operation Indravati is the name of the operation launched by India to evacuate its nationals from Haiti. This operation was initiated in response to escalating gang violence in Haiti, to ensure the safety and relocation of Indian nationals to the Dominican Republic.

India's first battery storage gigafactory is located in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir and is set to start operations by October 2023. This facility plays a crucial role in supporting India's renewable energy goals and reducing carbon emissions.

Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of India's Department of Telecommunications, was elected as the co-chair of ITU's Digital Innovation Board, fostering collaboration and innovation among 23 member countries in the telecommunications and ICT sectors.

World Poetry Day is celebrated on March 21 each year to honour the expression of language through poetry, which unites people globally and reflects shared humanity and values.