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16-March-2020 Current Affairs

'RoPax' passenger ferry service from Mumbai to Mandwa launched today

'RoPax' passenger ferry service from Mumbai to Mandwa launched today

  • The Union Shipping Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya (age 47 years) has inaugurated the 'RoPax' passenger ferry service from Mumbai to Mandwa. Due to this, Mumbai becomes the city in India to introduce this service to its transport infrastructure.
  • About RoPax,
    - It was built in September 2019 in Greece. RoPax carries 200 vehicles along-with 1000 passengers at a time. And, it covers 18 km distance in 45 minutes or 1 hour.
Uttarakhand Festival of Flowers 'Phool Dei' began

Uttarakhand Festival of Flowers 'Phool Dei' began

The Festival of Flowers 'Phool Dei' began in Uttarakhand state, also known as Harvest Festival. It is celebrated every year in March-April month to welcomes the spring seaso....
Each year on 16th March National Vaccination Day observed

Each year on 16th March National Vaccination Day observed

Each year on 16th March National Vaccination Day, also known as National Immunization Day is observed throughout the country. Objective,- Th....
Prashant Kumar elected as Yes Bank new MD & CEO

Prashant Kumar elected as Yes Bank new MD & CEO

The appointment committee of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Prashant Kumar as the new MD & CEO of the Yes Bank. Prior to this, he had served as the Chief Fina....
Saurashtra team wins 2019-20 Ranji Trophy title

Saurashtra team wins 2019-20 Ranji Trophy title

In Cricket, the Saurashtra team wins the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy title. Saurashtra defeated the Bengal cricket team by 149 runs at the SCA Stadium in Rajkot, G....
World Consumer Rights Day observed on 15th March Each year

World Consumer Rights Day observed on 15th March Each year

Each year on 15th March the World Consumer Rights Day is observed throughout the globe. But In India, Consumer Day is celebrated on 24th December every year. The t....
Niue island declared as World's first 'Dark Sky Nation'

Niue island declared as World's first 'Dark Sky Nation'

Today, Niue island declared as the World's first 'Dark Sky Nation' by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). About Niue Island,Niue i....
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates steps down from Company Board

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates steps down from Company Board

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (age 64 years) stepped down from the company board. A few years ago, Bill resigned from the Chairman of the Board, when Satya Nadella was app....
Manipur Chief Minister launched Scheme for Sportspersons and Artists

Manipur Chief Minister launched Scheme for Sportspersons and Artists

Today, the 12th Chief Minister of Manipur N. Biren Singh (age 59 years) has announced a scheme for the welfare of Sportspersons and Artists of the State.i) Chief Minister’s Akhan....
Government-appointed Debasish Panda as Director on RBI Central Board

Government-appointed Debasish Panda as Director on RBI Central Board

The Central Government has appointed Shri Debasish Panda as a Director on the RBI Central Board. He is a Secretary of the Department of Fin....
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