National Event 1.   International Yachting Festival inaugurated by Andhra CM. A. The International Yachting Festival in Visakhapatnam flagged off by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. B. It was inaugurated in the presence of IT minister Nara Lokesh, HRD minister Ganta Srinivasarao and other local MLAs which is being held from March 29 to April […]

1.   India’s most backward district: Haryana’s Mewat. A.    A preliminary ranking for the 101 most backward districts of India that have signed up for the Narendra Modi government’s ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme has released by NITI Aayog. B.    While Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram is the best-performing district of the 101 Haryana’s Mewat is the lowest-ranked among

1.   Re-structuring of NSDF and NSDC approved by cabinet. A.    Approval for restructuring of National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has given by The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. B.    It is approved to strengthen governance, implementation and monitoring framework. C.    Better corporate governance, transparency and

1.   27 March: World Theatre Day. A.    International Theatre Institute (ITI) initiated World Theatre Day in 1961. B.    ITI Centres and the international theatre community celebrate it annualy on the 27th March. C.    Jean Cocteau (France) in 1962 wrote the first World Theatre Day International Message.   2.   Cool EMS Service between India and Japan

1.   The 4th largest Automobile Market Globally is now India. A.    India has overtaken Germany and has become the fourth largest automobile market in the world according to the latest 2018 global data show. B.    The automobile sales grew by 9.5 percent, as the statistics show which is the fastest growth rate among major global

1.   25 March: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. A.    It is is a United Nations international observance designated in 2007 to be marked on 25 March every year. B.    “Remember Slavery: Triumphs and Struggles for Freedom and Equality” is the theme of International Day of Remembrance

1.   Naipunya Ratham launched by Andhra Govt. A.    NAIPUNYA RATHAM, a multi-utility vehicle which aims to bring technology to the remote corners launched by Andhra Pradesh Government. B.    12 more Naipunya Rathams by May this year will be roll out by government announced by Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu. C.    It will will facilitate and look to improve

1.   23 March: World Meteorlogical Day. A.    World Meteorological Day recognized annually on March 23 commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on this date in 1950. B.    The essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and well-being of societyshowcases the day. C.    “Weather-ready, climate-smart” is the theme of World Meteorlogical Day in 2018.    2.   24

1.   Changi: ‘World’s best airport’, Mumbai ranked 63rd. A.    In the list of ‘world’s best airport’ Singapore’s Changi Airport has topped for the sixth consecutive year. B.    At the Skytrax World Airport Awards the announcement was made in Stockholm. C.    The top five in the list respectively are South Korea’s Incheon Airport, Tokyo Haneda in Japan, Hong

1.   22 March: World Water Day. A.    To highlight the importance of freshwater World Water Day is an annual observance day on 22 March. B.    To advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources it also be used. C.    United Nations first designated World Water Day and was commemorated in 1993. D.    ‘Nature for Water’ is

1.   20 March: International Day of Happiness. A.    Every March 20 the International Day of Happiness is celebrated worldwide. B.    Philanthropist, activist, statesman, and prominent United Nations special advisor Jayme Illien conceptualized and founded it to inspire, mobilize, and advance the global happiness movement. C.    “Share Happiness” is the theme of International Day of Happiness 2018.

1.   20 March: World Sparrow Day. A.    To raise awareness of the house sparrow and then other common birds to urban environments, and of threats to their populations, World Sparrow Day is designated. B.    In collaboration with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France) and numerous other national and international organisations across the world, Nature Forever Society

1.   Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Mauritius President resigns. A.    After being embroiled in a scandal over her use of a credit card to buy luxury personal items, Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim resigned. B.    She submitted her resignation in the “national interest,” her lawyer Yousouf Mohamed said. C.    On March 23, her resignation would take effect.   2.

1.   To withdraw from International Criminal Court: Philippines. A.    From the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Philippines said it will withdraw a month after the judicial body started an inquiry into President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. B.    It would withdraw from the treaty, that established the court, notice had given by the country.

1.   International Competition Network Annual Conference to be hosted by India for the first time. A.    From 21st to 23rd March 2018 in New Delhi India to host 17th Annual Conference of International Competition Network 2018 (ICN2018). B.   Devender Singh Sikri, Competition Commission of India’s Chairperson said that this is the first time India is hosting

1.   On WEF energy transition index India ranks 78th. A.    Lower than its emerging market peers like Brazil and China, among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index, India has been ranked at 78th. B.    On how well they are able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability

1.   15 March – World Consumer Rights Day. A.    Every year on March 15 the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) is celebrated. B.    It is celebrated to pay solidarity with the international consumer movement and give more attention to promote basic rights of consumers. C.    To promote the basic rights of all consumers and demand those rights