Current Affairs - March 30, 2024 Current Affairs

The MoU between SIA-India and ABRASAT aims to boost space sector advancements by fostering collaboration and driving innovative ventures and technological cooperation between India and Brazil. This strategic partnership focuses on enhancing connectivity, empowering critical operations, and unlocking new avenues for B2B collaboration in the satellite industry.

The METOC seminar 'Meghayan-24' was organized by SNOM and INMAC at the Southern Naval Command, focusing on climate change and scientific techniques used in METOC forecasts and decision-making at national levels.

Government e Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a remarkable GMV of ₹4 lakh crore in fiscal year 2023-24, doubling from the previous year. This growth highlights the platform's significant procurement of services and its plans for potential expansion, including opening the portal for consumer use and enhancing services.

IIM Mumbai collaborated with Starburst to fortify India's Aerospace, New Space, and Defence (ASD) startup ecosystem. This partnership aims to nurture and empower ASD startups across India, fostering innovation within the sector and providing unparalleled support for their growth and contribution to India’s ASD industry.

The International Day of Zero Waste is celebrated every year on March 30th, as established by a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 2022. This day is significant for raising awareness about reducing waste and promoting zero-waste initiatives to achieve sustainable development goals.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) Kanpur signed an MoU with Conlis Global for licensing an innovative bone healing technology based on Nano Hydroxyapatite-based Porous Composite Scaffolds. This collaboration aims to promote bone healing and regeneration in orthopaedic and dental applications, among others.

Vijay Jain, the Managing Director of Star Estate, was awarded the prestigious Times Power Icon 2024 Award at an event organized by The Times Group. The award recognized his visionary leadership and outstanding achievements in the real estate sector, highlighting his commitment to excellence and inspiring leadership at Star Estate.

Pavan Davuluri has been named as the new head of Microsoft's combined Windows and Surface teams, succeeding the previous leader, Panos Panay. Davuluri, a 23-year veteran at Microsoft, brings extensive experience in PC, Xbox, Surface, and Windows leadership roles, including efforts with Arm-based processors.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is the aerospace and defence company that set up AeroSpace Services India (ASI) as its Indian subsidiary. This move signifies IAI's expansion into the Indian market, with ASI being authorized as the sole OEM's Technical Representative for the medium-range surface-to-air Missile (MRSAM) system in India.

Sharfuddoula has made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi umpire appointed to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. His selection was part of the ICC's annual review and selection process, marking a significant milestone in Bangladeshi cricket umpiring.

Girija Subramanian, the current Chairperson and MD of Agriculture Insurance Company (AIC), has been selected as the next CMD of New India Assurance by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB). This selection process also included appointments for other executive positions in PSU general insurers.

Arnab Banerjee, the Managing Director & CEO of CEAT Ltd., has been elected as the new Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA), a significant national industry body representing the automotive tyre sector in India.