Current Affairs - March 28, 2024 Current Affairs

Saudi Arabia sent its first contestant, Rumi Alqahtani, to the Miss Universe pageant, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to liberalize and showcase its presence in international beauty competitions.

Wipro-GE Healthcare has announced an investment of Rs 8,000 crore over the next five years in India, with a focus on enhancing manufacturing capabilities and research and development, aligning with the 'Make in India for the World' initiative.

NTPC, the state-owned power giant, has secured a USD 200 million loan from JBIC for renewable projects, highlighting its commitment to expanding its renewable energy initiatives and contributing to India's sustainable development goals.

Thailand's lower house of Parliament has passed a groundbreaking bill to legalize same-sex marriage, making it a pioneer in Southeast Asia for legalizing equal rights and recognizing the rights of same-sex couples.

The 'India Employment Report 2024' was jointly released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development (IHD), highlighting the challenges in India's job market and trends in education levels among the unemployed.

Adani Power Limited, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for the complete acquisition of Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited. This acquisition marks a significant move in Adani Power's expansion within the thermal power generation sector.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) acquired a commanding 95% stake in Gopalpur Port, located in Odisha, through a strategic acquisition deal valued at Rs 3,350 crore. This acquisition strengthens APSEZ's presence in the ports and logistics sector, consolidating its control over Gopalpur Port's operations and development.

World Piano Day 2024 was celebrated on March 28, which marks the 88th day of the year and symbolizes the 88 keys on a standard piano keyboard, highlighting the significance of this musical instrument globally.

Sadanand Vasant Date, a distinguished 1990-batch IPS officer from Maharashtra cadre, has been appointed as the new Director General of the NIA, bringing extensive law enforcement experience to lead the agency.

Mariam Mammen Mathew has been appointed as the chairperson of the Digital News Publishers’ Association (DNPA), succeeding Tanmay Maheshwari. DNPA represents the digital arms of leading media companies in India and was founded in 2018.

Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has taken oath as the new judicial member of the Lokpal (ombudsman), marking an important appointment in the oversight and accountability mechanism of India's governance system.

Morgan Stanley has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 6.8%, indicating a positive outlook on India's economic strength and stability. This upward revision reflects optimism about continued growth momentum and economic activities across various sectors.

The Indian government plans to borrow Rs 7.5 lakh crore from the market in the first half of FY25, which constitutes approximately 53% of its annual target borrowing for the fiscal year. This borrowing strategy includes auctions of bonds with maturities ranging from 3 years to 50 years, with the issuance of sovereign green bonds worth Rs 12,000 crore as part of the fundraising.

The meeting took place in Brasilia, where India, Brazil, and South Africa are co-chairing the 2nd EWG meeting focused on creating quality employment and promoting decent labour, with a theme of Gender Equality and Promoting Diversity.

India recently launched a database to record crimes against UN peacekeepers, emphasizing its commitment to monitoring and holding perpetrators accountable in UN peacekeeping missions.