Current Affairs 18 March 2021 is the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims and mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited (HHEC), a government of India undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Union Cabinet approved the revised cost estimates of the comprehensive scheme for strengthening power transmission and distribution in Arunachal Pradash and Sikkim at Rs 9,129.32 crore. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Jharkhand government announced 75% reservation in private sector jobs with a salary of up to Rs 30,000 for locals. Here\u2019s a look at the applicability, exemption, penalties and other provisions in The Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2021. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Out of the slew of beneficiary schemes the sitting government announced ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the Orunudoi scheme, with women as its primary target group, is perhaps its most popular. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Parliament has passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which increases the upper limit for abortions from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women, and removes limits in the case of substantial foetal abnormalities, with the Rajya Sabha approving the measure. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to information provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to a parliamentary committee, the provisional data for the latest Census and National Population Register (NPR) will be available before the next general elections in 2024. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The union cabinet, on March 16, 2021, approved a bill to set up a Development Finance Institution (DFI), to offer long-term capital support for the sector, in a move that could speed-up the process of infrastructure development in India. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n World Energy Transitions Outlook report, brought out by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says that the COVID-19 crisis offers an unexpected opportunity for countries across the world to decouple their economies from fossil fuels and accelerate the shift to renewable energy sources. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Supreme Court said that the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary shall be \u201cpersonally responsible\u201d and \u201cappropriate action\u201d will be taken on failure to give information on the rule curve for Mullaperiyar dam to the Supreme Court-appointed Supervisory Committee. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRevised cost for strengthening power transmission system<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Jharkhand to reserves 75% jobs in private sector for locals<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Orunudoi scheme as game changer in Assam<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parliament<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Census, NPR data to be ready before 2024 polls<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cabinet approves bill to set up Development Finance Institution<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Global energy meet calls for accelerated shift to renewables<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Come out with rule curve for Mullaperiyar<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Delhi is the most polluted capital city globally<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n