- The World’s first Catastrophe Bond (Cat Bond) for Volcano related disasters was launched by the Danish Red Cross, which is Denmark’s branch of the Red Cross in partnership with various financial firms. The Cat Bond covers 10 volcanoes and raise upto $3 million.
- The World’s first ship tunnel will be built in Norway. It will be a 1.7 km tunnel and will handle ships of upto 16000 tonnes.
- Static Part:
- Capital of Norway: Oslo
- Currency of Norway: Krone
- Awards and Recognition: Prof. Sharad Pagare: He will be conferred with Vyas Samman 2020. He is well known Hindi Writer.
- The TCS Connected Consumer Home Solution based on RDK open-source software platform was launched by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
- The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) Ltd has acquired 58.1% stakes in Gangavaram Port Limited for Rs 3604 crores.
- Important Days and Themes: 25th March 2021: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
- Theme for 2021: Ending Slavery’s Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice’
- 25th March 2021: International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
- 24th March 2021: International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
- Government of Andhra Pradesh to set up India’s first government managed ambulance network for animals. A total of 175 mobile ambulances clinics will be set up by the state government.
- Static Part:
- CM of Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
- Governor of Andhra Pradesh: Biswa B Harichandan
- Gov. of Karnataka signed MoU with ITC
- MP and UP signed MoU with Jal Shakti Ministry
- India’s GDP to 12.8% for FY22—Fitch
- World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021
- Appointments on 25th March 2021
Question:
Q.1 Which country build World’s first ship tunnel?
a. Russia
b. Sweden
c. Norway
d. Switzerland
a. Russia
b. Sweden
c. Norway
d. Switzerland
