Current Affairs - March 30, 2021

Following are the headlines of 30 March 2021 which are important for competitive examinations:

National Current Affairs

PM Modi brings new version of 'Exam Warriors'

'Exam Warriors' new version written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is released with many new mantras for both parents as well as students. It is available in retail and online stores.

Manipur: Air Force helicopters deployed to reduce wildfire on Shirui peak

The Manipur government has sought help from the Center to extinguish the fire at Shirui Peak of Siroi Hills in Ukharpur district. The Air Force is deploying two Mi-17V5 helicopters to overcome the fire at the request of the state government.

1971 Lieutenant General Pinto (Retd.), The hero of the Battle of Basantar, died

Lieutenant General Pinto is a military hero who led the infantry division to a great victory in Indo-Pakistan war in 1971. He died at the age of 97 in Pune. 

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Economic current affairs

Dharmendra Pradhan holds virtual meeting with US Energy Secretary

On March 29, 2021, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan held an introductory meeting with US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The two leaders agreed to revive the Indo-US SEP (Strategic Energy Cooperation) with a focus on promoting clean energy along low carbon routes and accelerating green energy cooperation.

International current affairs

UN rights investigator Agnes Callamard named Amnesty Secretary-General

Agnes Calamard, a French human rights expert who led the United Nations investigation into the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has been appointed as the new leader of Amnesty International.

NDB approves loan of $ 1 billion to support COVID-19 healthcare workers in Russia

The New Development Bank approved a loan of $ 1 billion to support all the health workers treating COVID-19 patients in Russia.

'Ever Given' Cargo ship free from Suez Canal

Egyptian officials said the cargo ship 'Ever Given', which has blocked the Suez Canal since 23 March, has been freed from the side of the channel.

Death of Petr Kellner, the richest person in the Czech Republic

The richest man of Czech Republic - Petr Kellner was killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska. His total assets according to Forbes are $ 17.5 billion.

External Affairs Minister S.K. Jaishankar will participate in the 9th Heart of Asia Conference

Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Dushanbe on a three-day visit to Tajikistan. He'll attend the 9th Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process on Afghanistan on 30th March, 2021.