Current Affairs - March 26, 2024 Current Affairs

The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is expanding Amul's reach by launching fresh milk products in the United States. This strategic move aims to cater to NRIs and the broader Asian community in the US, showcasing Amul's global growth strategy and commitment to serving diverse consumer preferences.

Federal Bank collaborated with NPCI to introduce 'Flash Pay,' a RuPay smart key chain for contactless payments with a transaction limit of ₹5,000 without a PIN and a daily cap of ₹1 lakh at PoS terminals, ensuring convenient and secure transactions for users.

Mumbai's 92 billionaires, as reported by the Hurun Research Institute, signify its rise as Asia's third billionaire capital, surpassing Beijing. This milestone underscores India's growing economic influence and highlights Mumbai's prominence in the global wealth landscape.

S&P Global's forecast for India's GDP growth in FY25 is 6.8%, as per their Q2 2024 report. This forecast is slightly lower than the official projections but reflects cautious optimism and anticipates potential rate cuts to support economic growth.

PepsiCo has committed to investing $400 million in Vietnam to build two new plants powered by renewable energy sources. These plants will be located in southern Long An Province and northern Ha Nam Province, aligning with PepsiCo's sustainability goals.

Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission, took off from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 14 and successfully landed on the Moon's surface on August 23, 2023. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name "Statio Shiv Shakti" for the landing site, marking this date as a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey.

The new species of deep-sea isopod, Brucethoa ISRO, was discovered in Kollam, Kerala, and named after ISRO. This discovery highlights the region's rich biodiversity and the collaboration between scientific research and space exploration initiatives.

The Election Commission's Saksham App allows home voting for PWDs with a 40% benchmark disability and individuals aged 85 and above, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process for these specific demographics.

The Great Indian Bustard is endangered in Gujarat and Rajasthan due to collisions with high-powered power cables, leading to the appointment of an expert committee by the Supreme Court, comprising wildlife experts, conservationists, and government officials from relevant ministries, to address this conservation challenge.

Abhay K translated the first Magahi novel 'Phool Bahadur' into English, making it accessible to a wider audience and contributing to the promotion of Magahi literature. This translation signifies the importance of cultural exchange and the role of translators in preserving and sharing literary works from different languages and regions.

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established in 1975 by the Indian government to extend banking services to rural areas. The recent allocation of Rs 6212.03 crore by the Modi government aims to reinforce RRBs, highlighting their crucial role in providing financial support to small farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs in rural India.

Professor Jayant Murthy, an esteemed Indian astrophysicist, was honoured by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) with an asteroid named after him, (215884) Jayantmurthy. This recognition reflects his significant contributions to the field of astrophysics and space exploration.

The Chipko Movement began in Uttarakhand in 1973 as a grassroots environmental movement. It was inspired by the need to protect trees from commercial logging and the adverse effects of deforestation, particularly after the 1963 China border conflict led to increased development and logging activities in the region. The movement gained momentum due to concerns about floods, landslides, and the loss of natural resources affecting local communities.

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli achieved the milestone of scoring 12,000 runs in the T20 format, making him the first Indian cricketer to reach this landmark.

Naheed Divecha from Maharashtra secured 2 gold medals in the Yonex Sunrise 46th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship 2024, winning the Women's 50 singles final and the Mixed Doubles 50 title with Kiran Mokade.