Current Affairs One-Liner: 20th March 2021

Current Context: The administration of J&K has given the approval to set up a Joint Venture Company (JVC) called ‘Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation. It is the 850MW project which will be built on the Chenab river.

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Lt Governor of J&K: Manoj Sinha

Singapore to build the world’s largest floating solar farm. It will be built by Sembcorp Industries
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Capital of Singapore: Singapore
Currency of Singapore: Dollar

The IOCL and Phinergy Ltd (Israel based) formed a joint venture to manufacture ultra-lightweight metal-air batteries which will be used in Electric Vehicles (EVs). The metal-air batteries will be developed using aluminium air batteries i.e. using Al-Air technology
PNB Cards and Services Ltd: This is set up as the wholly-owned subsidiary of Punjab National Bank. It will grant non-financial support services for the credit card business of the bank.
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HQ of PNB: New Delhi

Tagline of PNB: The name you bank upon
Books and Authors:

Title of Book: ‘The Pain-Free Mindset: 7 Steps to Taking Control and Overcoming Chronic Pain’, Author: Dr. Deepak Ravindran
Title of Book: ‘Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Dividend World’, Author: Katharine Hayhoe