Today Top Current Affairs 19 March 2021
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National
Poshan Pakhwada 2021 observing from 16th to 31st March
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is observing Poshan Pakhwada 2021. the Poshan Pakhwada was started on 16th March 2021 and will end on 31st March 2021.
- it will address nutritional challenges, distribution of 4 saplings of nutrition-rich plants per Anganwadi Centre (AWC) in the Aspirational Districts and it will be held under the supervision of local panchayat and DM/DC by National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH.
India as 2nd largest arms importer during 2016-2020
As per the report of Sweden-based think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India becomes the 2nd largest arms importer during 2016-2020. however, imports have dropped by 33%.
- SIPRI released its report named “Trends in International Arms Transfers-2020”.
- India’s arms imports have been dropped from both Russia and the US fell during the 5 years period.
- but, arms imports from Israel and France was increased, by 175% and 715% respectively.
Appointments
Harsh Vardhan as Chairman of Stop TB Partnership Board
The Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is appointed as the new Chairman of the ‘Stop TB Partnership Board’ for recognizing his contribution to the movement to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) from the country by the year 2025.
Stop TB Partnership:
- It is known as an international body that aims to bring nations together in order to combat Tuberculosis (TB).
- in the year 2000, it was founded and it was made necessary to remove TB as a public health problem.
- it has a vision of a TB-free world.
Kuldiep Singh as Chief of Central Reserve Police Force
Kuldiep Singh has been appointed as Director-General of National Security Guard and the Central Reserve Police Force.
- His appointment will be effective till February 29, 2024 i.e. date of his superannuation.
Kuldiep Singh About
- He is a 1986 batch IPS officer of the West Bengal cadre, and at present, he is serving as the Special DG, CRPF.
M A Ganapathy as Chief of National Security Guard
Senior IPS officer M A Ganapathy has been elected as new the Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG).
- He will continue serving till February 29, 2024 i.e. date of his superannuation.
Who is M A Ganapathy –
- Ganapathy is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1986 batch from Uttarakhand cadre and he is serving as Director-General of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
Important Days
Global Recycling Day 2021
On 18th March, Global Recycling Day is observed every year across the world.
- The main purpose of this day is to boost awareness among the masses regarding the rapid pace at which our natural resources are being used.
- It also recognises the importance of recycling as a resource, not waste.
- The theme for 2021 is “Recycling Heroes”. recognise the people, places and activities.
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