News360 - 7th March , 2023 | Daily Current Affairs

 1. Power Minister RK Singh launches SADUN to Modernize Power Distribution Utilities in South Asia

The Union Minister Raj Kumar (RK) Singh, Ministry of Power launched the South Asia Distribution Utility Network (SADUN) to modernize distribution of utilities in South Asia via knowledge sharing among the region's discoms (Distribution Companies), and to enable utility-to-utility (U2U) connect.

2. India and Mexico signed MoU on Research, Technology & Innovation in New Delhi

On March 4, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between India and Mexico on research, technology and innovation collaborations.

It was signed in the presence of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology; Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; and High-Level Delegations from both the sides at the India Science Centre, Lodhi Road in New Delhi, Delhi.

Note :

(i) Through this MoU, India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Mexican Agencies can provide their effective inputs to the global society with Research and Innovation Partnerships for technology development, upscaling of each other’s Intellectual Property for commercialization, and Research Infrastructure Development & Sharing.

(ii) There will be capacity building, training and participation in Knowledge dissemination activities, and a special focus on Technology and Industry collaboration.

3. Anurag Singh Thakur launches Yuva Utsav across India from IIT Ropar, Punjab

On 4th March 2023, Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting, launched the Yuva Utsava - India@2047 from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar in Punjab.

Anurag Thakur also unveiled the Yuva Utsava Dashboard during the event.

“Yuva Utsav India @2047” is being held in all Indian districts by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) through its flagship youth organisation, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS).

The theme for the Yuva Utsav will be Panch Pran (5 resolves) :

(i) Goal of developed India

(ii) To remove any trace of slavery or colonial mindset

(iii) Take pride in our heritage and legacy

(iv) Unity and solidarity

(v) Sense of duty among citizens

4. President of India Confers ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023’; Launches “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain”- 2023

On March 4, 2023, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, conferred the ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023’ under several categories of the Swachh Bharat Mission—Grameen (SBM-G), Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), and National Water Mission (NWM) in New Delhi, Delhi.

The “Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023” was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in preparation of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2023) and was attended by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman programme honours women who have made remarkable contributions to the field of rural water and sanitation.

5. World's 1st 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Maharashtra

The world's first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier named “ Bahu Balli ” has been installed on the Vani-Warora Highway in Vidarbha, Maharashtra. This offers an alternative to steel and addresses environmental concerns and their aftermath. This marks an accomplishment towards achieving  Aatma nirbhar Bharat.

6. INS Trikand Participates in IMX/CE-23; Indian Navy’s 1st IMX participation

Indian Navy Ship (INS) Trikand is participating in the International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) being held in the Gulf region from 26 February to 16 March 2023

This marks Indian Navy’s 1st IMX participation and also marks the 2nd occasion in which INS participates in an exercise conducted by Combined Maritime Forces.

Note : 

Previously, In November 2022, INS Trikand participated in Operation Sea Sword 2 led by CMF.

Along with INS Trikand participants from over 50 nations and international maritime agencies were taking part to enhance maritime security and keep sea lanes in the region safe for maritime commerce.

7. Sports News :

WPL - MI Women vs RCB Women [ MI won by 9 wickets ]

RCB - 163/8 (20)   MI - 159/1

Highest scores : 

RCB :- Richa Ghosh - 28(26) 

MI :- Hayley Matthews - 77(38)

Highest wicket takers :

MI :- Hayley Matthews - 3/28 (4)

RCB :- Preeti Bose - 1/34 (4)

Player of the match : Hayley Matthews