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Current Affairs 03 March 2020
OECD predicts India’s GDP growth for FY21 at 5.1%
- OECD has lowered its India’s GDP growth forecast to 5.1% from the earlier projection of 6.2% for 2020-21 (FY21).
- For FY22 OECD projects the GDP at 5.6% for India.
India’s biggest multi-level parking to come up in Noida
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 23 development projects worth Rs 2,821 crore in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida on 3rd March 2020.
- The initiative is part of the state government to develop the Gautam Buddh Nagar City as a smart city and ideal model of development and opportunities.
- Among the 23 projects, 13 projects were inaugurated at the total worth of Rs 1,452 crore, while foundation stones were laid for 10 projects worth Rs 1,369 crore.
- The various project includes setting up:
- India’s biggest multi-level parking with space for 7,000 vehicles at Sector 38A – Rs 500 crore
- Underground parking for 276 cars and 42 two-wheelers at Sector 5 – Rs 32.25 crore
- A government hospital in Sector 39 – Rs 344 crore
- Three power sub stations at Sector 148 – Rs 366 crore
- Two power sub stations at Sector 38A – Rs 98.45 crore and Rs 10 crore
- A footover bridge at
- Sector 145 metro station – Rs 10.81 crore
- Sector 62 – Rs 5 crore
- Sector 71 and 72 – Rs 5 crore
- Four pink toilets in sectors 16, 15, 28 and 74 – Rs 0.76 crore
Week-long Ekam Fest for Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs begins in New Delhi
- The week long Exhibition-cum-Fair “EKAM Fest” has been organised in New Delhi from March 2 to March 9, 2020 to promote craftsmanship and products of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs.
- Ekam Fest has been organized by National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
- The fair was inaugurated by Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawarchand Gehlot.
- EKAM Fest is a platform for promoting entrepreneurship and knowledge among Divyangjan community, generating awareness among society about potentialities of PwDs and providing a major marketing opportunity to PwDs entrepreneurs.
- Around 82 Divyang entrepreneurs, artisans and organizations from 17 States and Union Territories are displaying products and various crafts.
35th edition of AAHAR Food and Hospitality Fair begins in New Delhi
- The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) has organised the 35th edition of AAHAR – the International Food and Hospitality Fair in New Delhi from 3-7 March 2020.
- The five-day-long fair has been organised by ITPO in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Agriculture and Processed Food Products Development Authority and several apex industry associations.
- AAHAR is one of Asia’s best known brands in Food & Hospitality shows.
- The event is platform to promote and transform the various sectors of the economy as well as future forefront to growth of the global exhibition industry.
- ITPO Chairman – LC Goyal
- Minister of Food Processing – Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Govt form committee to address the issues of drug security in the country in the context of Novel Coronavirus outbreak; Head- Dr. Eshwara Reddy
- Department of Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) has formed a committee to address the issues of drug security in the country in the context of Novel Coronavirus outbreak in China.
- The committee is headed by Dr. Eshwara Reddy, Joint Drugs Controller, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
China Takes Presidency of UN Security Council for the month March 2020
- China has taken over as president of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the month of March 2020.
- China will make effort to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with all parties to ensure that the council fulfills its responsibility and plays a constructive role in maintaining international peace and security.
- The presidency of the Council rotates among each of its 15 members every month, following the English alphabetical order of the Member States names.
Ajay Bhushan Pandey appointed as Finance Secretary
- The current Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary. He will replace Rajiv Kumar.
- The senior-most bureaucrat among all secretaries in the finance ministry is designated as the finance secretary.
- Ajay Bhushan Pandey is the senior-most Secretary in the Ministry of Finance.
Khelo India University Games Concludes; Panjab University, Chandigarh Tops medals tally
- The first-ever Khelo India University Games concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 1 March 2020. The tournament started on 21 February 2020 at Kalinga Institure of Industrial Technology (KIIT) premises in Odisha.
- Panjab University, Chandigarh emerged as the champions by winning 46 medals including 17 gold, 19 silver, and 10 bronze.
- Savitribai Phule Pune University claimed the second position with 37 medals including 17 gold, 11 silver, and 9 bronze medals.
- Punjabi University, Patiala stood third with 33 medals including 13 gold, 6 silver, and 14 bronze medals.
- A total of 113 universities took part in the games.
Janaushadhi Week being observed from 1st to 7th March
- Janaushadhi week is being celebrated across the country from 1st March to 7th March 2020.
- During the week, blood pressure check-up, sugar level checkup, free doctor consultation and free medicine distribution will be hosted at various Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
- March 7 is observed as ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’
World Wildlife Day: March 3
- The World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.
- Theme 2020: “Sustaining all life on Earth”.
World Hearing Day : 3 March
- World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year by WHO to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.
- Theme of World Hearing Day 2020: Hearing for life Don’t let hearing loss limit you.