Objective of Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant -Human Attacks using Bees) is to thwart elephant attacks in human habitations using honey bees & thus reducing loss of lives of both,humans as well as elephants.KVIC Chairman, Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Pilot project launched at Chelur (Kodagu district) of Karnataka.
The ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found them guilty, and their bans have been backdated to October 16, 2019 when they were provisionally suspended for attempting to corrupt games at the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 in the UAE.
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairperson: Greg Barclay.
Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn as the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania following the death of President John Magufuli.She will serve the remaining period of the five-year term that began on November 5, 2020.
In 1961, Tanzania gained independence from Britain.
The International Day of Happiness is observed every year around the world on March 20. The day recognizes happiness as the most important need in any human’s life & links it to the overall well-being of humans.
Theme 2021: "Happiness For All, Forever".
World Happiness Report 2021, India ranked 139 out of 149 nations
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan have launched the Mission Gramodaya. Under the Gramodaya mission, besides providing housing facilities in rural areas, basic and fundamental infrastructure will also be expanded.
Capital: Bhopal;
Governor: Anandiben Patel.
The report, 'Out of the frying pan Into the fire?' published as an update to the Trade and Development Report 2020 by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development forecast India's economy to record a "stronger recovery" in 2021 and grow by 5 percent.
UNCTAD HQs: Geneva, Switzerland;
Founded: 30 December 1964.
Italy joined the ISA under the amended ISA Framework Agreement. Initiated by India at the 2015 UN Paris Climate Conference, ISA provides a platform for cooperation through which the global community can help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy.
ISA HQs: Gurugram, India;
Italy Capital: Rome;
Currency: Euro.
The 2nd edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise,EXERCISE DUSTLIK-II culminated in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. It was focused on Counter Insurgency/Counter-Terrorism operations in urban scenario as well as sharing of expertise on Skills at Arms.
Uzbekistan Capital: Tashkent;
Currency: Uzbekistani soʻm.
Indian Navy undertook PASSEX with Royal Bahrain Naval Force in Persian Gulf under Op. Sankalp to enhance interoperability & strengthen bilateral Maritime cooperation. PASSEXs are conducted regularly by Indian Navy with units of friendly foreign navies.
Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh.
UNDP has launched the 'Sahi Disha' campaign to celebrate women's livelihoods & entrepreneurship in rural India. It highlights issues & hurdles that impact the opportunities for women in rural India to access jobs and livelihoods & establish enterprises.
UNDP HQs: New York, US;
Founded: 22 November 1965.
Every year March 20 is observed as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about the bird. The need for marking this day was felt due to the tremendous decrease in its population. The house sparrow is on the verge of extinction.
The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010.