- India's first dedicated express cargo terminal, which will be used for export and import of international couriers was inaugurated at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. It will be operated by the Express Industry Council of India (EICI).
- Books and Authors: Title of Book: ‘Prince with a Paintbrush: The Story of Raja Ravi Varma’
- Author of Book: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
- The tech firm, Tech Mahindra has acquired 70% stakes in Perigord Asset Holdings i.e. for $25.06 million.
- As per RBI, Bank credit raised by 6.63% i.e. to Rs 107.75 lakh crore and deposits raised by 12.06% i.e. to Rs 149.34 lakh crore in the fortnight ended 26th Feb 2021. And in the fortnight ended 28th Feb 2021, the bank credit recorded was Rs 101.05 lakh crore and deposits at Rs 133.26 lakh crore.
- Important Days and Themes: 16th March 2021: National Vaccination Day or National Immunization Day
- Ultimate Battle: It is an online eSports platform, whose founder is Tarun Gupta. Under this platform, gamers can test their mettle against other gamers without paying a fee. The platform grants competitive exposure to gamers to uplift their gaming skills.
- Obituaries: Laxman Pai: He was Padma Bhushan Awarded Painter and Artist.
- ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler: He was a Boxing player.
- Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding
- Interaction Session with Fishermen Community
- India’s Second Largest Oil Supplier after Iraq
- Appointments on 16th March 2021
- ‘UPI Help’ by NPCI
Question:
Q.1 Laxman Pai who passed away recently belonged to which profession?
a. Historian
b. Poet
c. Author
d. Painter
a. Historian
b. Poet
c. Author
d. Painter
