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.
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.
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.
SK Gupta and KM Prasad appointed as new members of CBDT board
March 28, 2020
- The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has given approval to the appointment of two Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers Krishan Mohan Prasad and Satish Kumar Gupta as members of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Board.
IIT-Gandhinagar starts “Project Isaac” for students during lockdown
March 28, 2020
- The Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) has begun ‘Project Isaac’ to engage students in inventive projects during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- The project tries to improve the student’s skills while they are confined in their homes.
India and France carry out joint patrolling
March 28, 2020
- India and France have carried out joint patrols from the Reunion Island for the first time.
- The patrol was carried out by a P-8I aircraft with French Navy personnel on board.
- The surveillance was done in the southern Indian Ocean off Mauritius.
Savita Chhabra writes her first book titled “Legacy Of Learning”
March 28, 2020
- Savita Chhabra, Chairperson of HRIPL (Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited), has released her first book titled “Legacy Of Learning”.
- The book suggests simple and relatable ideas of the Bhagavad Gita.
Abbott Labs releases a 5-minute coronavirus test
March 28, 2020
- Abbott Laboratories, United States is releasing a coronavirus test that will tell if the person is infected within 5 minutes.
- This test is so small and transportable it is often used in almost any health-care setting.
Zoya Akhtar conferred with IIFTC Tourism Impact Award 2020
March 28, 2020
- Indian filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has been conferred with IIFTC Tourism Impact Award 2020 for her excellent contribution to world tourism by her movies.
- The 8th India International Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC) was organized in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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