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Indian Army Chief launches ‘Operation Namaste’ to fight COVID-19

March 28, 2020

Army Chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane has begun ‘Operation Namaste’ to assist the government against COVID-19.
The Indian Army has code-named its anti-COVID-19 operations as Operation Namaste.

JICA inks contract worth Rs 15,295 crore with India: Rail Infrastructure

March 28, 2020

Japanese Government Funding Agency (JICA) inks a deal worth Rs 15,295 crore with India to present an Official Development Assistance (ODA) for 3 rail infrastructure projects.
Japanese ODA loans are the long-term low-interest-rate loans advanced to developing countries of the world.

Brahmakumaris head Dadi Janki passes away

March 27, 2020

Rajyogini Dadi Janki, the head of Brahmakumaris Sansthan, the world”s largest spiritual organization managed by women, passed away at the age of 104 after a prolonged illness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over her passing.

Famous Artist and architect Satish Gujral passed away

March 27, 2020

Artist and architect Satish Gujral, famous for his versatility across several mediums, has passed away. He was 94.
Gujral, who was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, was an architect, painter, muralist, sculptor and graphic artist.

Moody’s lessens India’s GDP growth forecast for 2020 to 2.5% from 5.3%

March 27, 2020

Moody’s Investor Service has cut its GDP growth forecast for India to 2.5 from 5.3% in 2020
It is mainly due to the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown.

CRISIL lowers GDP growth forecast for fiscal 2021 to 3.5 percent

March 27, 2020

CRISIL has cut its base-case Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for fiscal 2021 to 3.5 percent from 5.2 percent expected earlier.
The past days have noticed global growth forecasts cut and financial markets heaving as the Covid-19 pandemic spread geometrically.

World Theatre Day celebrated globally on 27 March

March 27, 2020

World Theatre Day observed on March 27 as a mark of tribute to the theatre.
In the year 1961, it was proposed before the 9th World Congress of International Theatre Institute (ITI) that a day each year should be rejoiced to mark the significance of theatre.

Shilpa Shetty pairs with “Fit India Movement”

March 27, 2020

The Government of India’s flagship fitness movement “Fit India” has paired up with Bollywood actress and fitness icon Shilpa Shetty Kundra.
The partnership will give free access to the Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s premium 21-Day Weight Loss Programme during the 21-day lockdown.

Government of India releases coronavirus tracking app “Corona Kavach”

March 27, 2020

The Government of India has released a coronavirus risk-tracking app called ‘Corona Kavach.’
This app is being formed in the public interest to provide information and capture the outbreak of Coronavirus. The data will be used to conduct an analysis of the active COVID 19 cases in India.