20 March 2024 Current Affairs in English

20 March 2024 Current Affairs

20 March 2024 Current Affairs refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 20 March 2024 Current Affairs is essential for students who are preparing for exams, especially competitive exams, as it forms an important part of the syllabus. The importance of the 20 March 2024 Current Affairs lies in its ability to help students enhance their general knowledge, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and develop their critical thinking abilities.

Download Free February 2024 BOLT PDF (Current Affairs)

20th March Daily Current Affairs 2024

20 March 2024 Current Affairs also provides students with insights into issues such as politics, economics, and social issues that are important for their overall development as informed citizens. Regularly reading and analyzing the 20 March 2024 Current Affairs not only helps students ace their exams but also prepares them for their future roles as responsible and well-informed citizens of society.

International Day of Happiness 2024

The International Day of Happiness is coming up on March 20th, 2024! This global celebration aims to promote happiness, well-being, and a more compassionate world.

The official theme for International Day of Happiness 2024 is “Reconnecting for Happiness: Building Resilient Communities.” Read the complete article here.

World Sparrow Day 2024

World Sparrow Day falls on March 20th, 2024, and offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate these charming little birds and raise awareness about the challenges they face.

The official theme for World Sparrow Day 2024 has not yet been announced as of today. The Nature Forever Society of India, the event’s organizers, usually reveals the theme closer to the date, often in February or March. Read the complete article here.

French Language Day 2024

Language Days at the United Nations were introduced in 2010 to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. Each year, the United Nations celebrates six “Language Days”, dedicated to the six official languages of the United Nations, which are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

The date of the French Language Day was chosen symbolically about March 20, 1970, which marks the creation of the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation (ACCT), which became the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF).

World Oral Health Day 2024

It is observed on March 20 annually to unite the people to help reduce the burden of oral diseases as they affect individuals, health systems, and economies everywhere. The main aim of the day is to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to secure good oral health. World Oral Health Day’s theme for this year is A happy mouth is a happy body.

ICAR and Krishi Jagran sign an MoU for the dissemination & promotion of ICAR’s initiatives for the growth of Indian Agriculture

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Krishi Jagran Pvt Ltd signed an MoU for the dissemination & promotion of ICAR’s initiatives for the growth of Indian Agriculture and farmers’ welfare. Dr. U.S. Gautam, Deputy Director General (Agril. Extension) ICAR and Shri. M.C Dominic, Founder & Editor-In-Chief, Krishi Jagran Pvt Ltd, signed the MoU for their respective org.

MoU Between the Indian Navy and IIT Kharagpur

Indian Navy and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, symbolizing their commitment to promote technology development, innovative solutions, and joint R&D. The strategic collaboration focuses on joint research and development initiatives involving teams from Indian Navy and IIT Kharagpur.

Gross Direct Tax collections for Financial Year (FY) 2023-24 register a growth of 18.74%

The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2023-24 (as of 17.03.2024) show that Net collections are at Rs. 18,90,259 crore, compared to Rs. 15,76,776 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding Financial Year (i.e. FY 2022-23), representing an increase of 19.88%.

The provisional figures of Gross collection of Direct Taxes (before adjusting for refunds) for the Financial Year 2023-24 stand at Rs. 22,27,067 crores compared to Rs. 18,75,535 crores in the corresponding period of the preceding financial year, showing a growth of 18.74% over the collections of FY 2022-23.

Refunds amounting to Rs. 3,36,808 crore have also been issued in the FY 2023-24 till 17.03.2024, as compared to refunds of Rs. 2,98,758 crore issued in FY 2022-23, marking an increase of 12.74% over the refunds issued during the same period in the preceding year.

CCI approves the acquisition of certain shareholding of Shriram Investment Holdings Private Limited by Shriram Ownership Trust

The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed acquisition of certain shareholding of Shriram Investment Holdings Private Limited by Shriram Ownership Trust.

The proposed combination relates to the acquisition by Shriram Ownership Trust (SOT) of 9.44% and 20% stake of Shriram Investment Holdings Private Limited (SIHL) held by APRN Enterprises Private Limited.

SIHL is an unregistered core investment company with a standalone asset size of Rs. 3,976 crore and a turnover of Rs. 1,881 crore as of 31st March 2023. SIHL does not have any business of its own except investments in various companies, most of which are 100% subsidiaries of SIHL. SOT and SCPL are already holding 70.56% of the SIHL.

CCI approves acquisition of Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram Industries Limited by UltraTech Cement Limited

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram Industries Limited by UltraTech Cement Limited. UltraTech is a publicly listed company in India and is engaged in the business of the manufacture and sale of grey cement, white cement, ready-mix concrete, clinker, and building products in India.

The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of the grey cement business of Kesoram Industries Limited by UltraTech Cement Limited under a composite scheme of arrangement dated 30th November 2023 under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Scheme) and the Implementation Agreement dated 30th November 2023 (Proposed Combination).

Ace Indian Shuttler Lakshya Sen Climbs Five Places To Become World Number 13 In Men’s Singles Category

In Badminton, Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has climbed five places to become the world number 13 in the men’s singles category. The leap in the BWF ranking follows his impressive run at the French Open and the prestigious All-England Open. In men’s doubles, the Star duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty maintained their world number-one spot.

In women’s doubles, the pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto moved three places up to become world number 20 while another Indian pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand dropped four places to become the world number 26. PV Sindhu is ranked at world number 11 after a round of 16 finish at All England Badminton Open last week.

RBI imposes Rs 1.31 cr fine on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for non-compliance

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday it has imposed penalties on DCB Bank and Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for non-compliance with certain directions related to ‘interest rate on advances’.

A monetary penalty of Rs 63.6 lakh has been imposed on DCB Bank, the RBI said in a statement.

Airtel Payments Bank partners with Noise and Mastercard to unveil ‘A New Way To Pay’ with Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch

Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with Noise, India’s premier wristwatch brand, and Mastercard, a worldwide payments technology business, to launch A New Way to Pay. The institutions have collaborated to create the Bank’s Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch, which aims to revolutionize contactless payments by redefining and making them more accessible to a wider user base.

These smartwatches, built by Noise and powered by Airtel Payments Bank, will improve Tap and Pay capabilities and the user experience by introducing the convenience of contactless payments via smart wearables. The new smartwatch is now available for purchase for INR 2,999.

Customers with an Airtel Payments Bank savings account can purchase this smartwatch using the Airtel Thanks App. Customers new to the bank can order the smartwatch immediately by creating an account digitally through the Airtel Thanks App. The Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch allows customers to make daily payments ranging from INR 1 to INR 25,000.

Axis Mutual Fund joins hands with Enparadigm for an on-demand AI-generated experiential learning program

Axis Mutual Fund, a Mumbai-based asset management firm, has collaborated with Enparadigm, an AI-driven experiential learning and talent intelligence solutions company, to create exclusive learning journeys that will improve the performance and productivity of their frontline, mid-level, and, to some extent, senior employees.

As one of India’s largest fund companies, with assets under administration worth around INR 2.6 lakh crore, the organization has been dedicated to providing cutting-edge learning solutions for its employees.

Shubham Mittal

Shubham Mittal is a renowned current affairs writer and expert in government exam preparation, inspiring readers with insightful articles and guiding aspirants with his expertise.

Oliveboard Live Courses & Mock Test Series