Published on: March 12, 2022
SNIPPETS – 12 MARCH 2022
SNIPPETS – 12 MARCH 2022
- The Higher Education Department of Karnataka has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British Council to provide global skills for students pursuing higher education in the state.
- Karnataka’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has declined by nine points from 92 per lakh live births in 2016-2018 to 83 in 2017-2019, during the pre-COVID-19 period. It is
- 37th Foundation Day celebrations of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) was recently held. It is Nodal agency For authentic source of data on crime on various parameters Under Union Home Ministry
- Government of India launched the MSME Innovative Scheme. It aims to Guide the MSMEs in developing business ideas into viable business propositions
- Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, organised by IARI, New Delhi, on the theme “Self-reliant farmer with technical knowledge” was recently held. 41 Innovative Farmers awarded
- The Supreme Court named AK Sikri, as chairperson of the High-Powered Committee (HPC), which will assess the Chardham project’s cumulative and independent impact on the entire Himalayan valley.
- The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the drone industry was notified by the Ministry of civil aviation. Under the scheme, manufacturers of drones and drone components will be given an incentive of 20% of the value addition made by them during the next three years.
- The first ‘Gati Shakti’ cargo terminal of Indian Railways’ was inaugurated in the Eastern Railway’s Asansol division.
- On March 10th International Day of Women Judges is observed. On this day the UN reaffirms its commitment to implement and develop effective and appropriate strategies for women’s advancement in the judicial system and institution at the leadership and managerial level.
- Gabriel Boric elected as the youngest president in the country’s history
- Yoon Suk-yeol elected as South Korean president
