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13-March-2020 Current Affairs

Due to Coronavirus Namaste replaced handshake for greeting

Due to Coronavirus Namaste replaced handshake for greeting

  • Due to Coronavirus, Namaste (Indian way of greeting) has replaced normal handshake for greeting. Namaste has emerged as the most preferred form of greeting to reduce physical contact with others.
  • On Wednesday, The world's most popular celebrities such as Prince Charles spotted greeting people with a Namaste at the London Palladium. Whereas, Emmanuel Macron (French President) welcomed Spain King Felipe with a Namaste.
  • What is Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),
    - Coronavirus is a family of viruses found in many species of animals such as Camels, Cats, and especially Bats. It was first identified in Wuhan city of China.
    - It is caused by the 'SARS-CoV-2' virus and the disease it causes has been named 'Coronavirus Disease 2019' (COVID-19).
    - As per reports, Till-now more than 5,500 people have died: In which China 3,200 and 550 people have died in other countries.
Bhawna Dehariya climbed Australia highest peak 'Mount Kosciuszko'

Bhawna Dehariya climbed Australia highest peak 'Mount Kosciuszko'

On the occasion of Holi, Bhawna Dehariya successfully climbed the Australia highest peak 'Mount Kosciuszko'. Its height is 2,228 meters (7,310 ft) above sea....
Facebook India launched 'Pragati' to boost Women's entrepreneurship

Facebook India launched 'Pragati' to boost Women's entrepreneurship

Today, Facebook launched 'Pragati' to boost Women's entrepreneurship in India. It is powered by N/ Core (The/ Nudge Centre for Social Innovation). And, Face....
Uttar Pradesh CM launched 3-schemes for Skill Development

Uttar Pradesh CM launched 3-schemes for Skill Development

Today, the 22nd Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has launched 3-schemes in Lucknow for Skill Development and Employment Generation for the young generation of the state.....
State Bank of India buy Yes Bank shares for Rs 7250 crore

State Bank of India buy Yes Bank shares for Rs 7250 crore

The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday (12th March 2020) said it will buy shares worth Rs 7,250 crore (Rs 10 per share) of the cash-strapped Yes Bank, s....
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