Today Top Current Affairs 5 March 2022

Today Top Current Affairs 5 March 2022 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related govt exams, covering the top news, Major Issues, Top 10 Current News of the day, Important events in National Current News, and International Current News.

National News

Defence Expo 2022 postponed due to logistic issues

The Defence Expo 2022 has been postponed by the Ministry of Defence, due to logistics problems being experienced by participants. the Defence Expo 2022 was to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from March 10 till March 14th, 2022.

• Defence Expo 2022 showcases the equipment and platforms, and will also explore the strengths and capabilities of the expanse of the Indian Defence industry for forging business partnerships.

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India’s largest EV charging station for 4 wheelers opens in Sector 86 of Gurugram

India’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station for 4 wheelers has been started off in Sector 86 of Gurugram, in Haryana. Gurugram has two of the largest electric vehicle charging stations.

• It has 75 AC, 25 DC and 21 Hybrid charging points with a capacity of charging 1,000 cars in a single day.
• First India’s largest electric vehicle (EV) station was launched in Sector 52 in January 2022, which has a capacity of 100 charging points for 4 wheelers.

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NMCG receives Special Jury Award at 2022 FICCI Water Awards

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG ) has been awarded the ‘Special Jury Award’ at the 7th India Industry Water Conclave and 9th edition of FICCI Water Awards, which was held virtually, between 2nd and 3rd March 2022.

• NMCG has received ‘Special Jury Award’ in recognition of the significant work done for Ganga rejuvenation.
• The Jury “recognizes the extremely important work NMCG is engaged in,
• it also brings about a paradigm shift in water management, even as they endeavour to revive river Ganga”

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Appointment News

Jet Airways appoints Sanjiv Kapoor as CEO

Jet Airways has appointed Sanjiv Kapoor as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and his appointment will come into effect from April 4th, 2022. He will lead Jet Airways and make it become the most preferred full-service carrier of India.

• Sanjiv Kapoor is a travel industry veteran and has over 20 years of experience in the airline industry.
• He also worked with airlines in Asia, Europe, and the US as a management consultant and an investment advisor in the aviation space.

Aman Lekhi resigns as Additional Solicitor General of India

ADDITIONAL SOLICITOR General Aman Lekhi has resigned from his post on 4th March 2022 with immediate effect. Aman Lekhi represents the central government in several key cases involving law and order.

• Lekhi is a senior advocate designated by the Delhi High Court in 2005.
• He was appointed Additional Solicitor General in March 2018 and was reappointed in July 2020.
• Aman Lekhi is the husband of Meenakshi Lekhi who is the Minister of State for External Affairs,

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Sports News

ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 begins in New Zealand

On 4th March 2022, The 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has been started in New Zealand.

• 12th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is being conducted in New Zealand from March 04 to April 03, 2022.
• West Indies and New Zealand played the opening match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
• the opening match was won by West Indies women and beat New Zealand by 3 runs.
• ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 Final Match – Hagley Oval stadium.

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Obiruary News

Australian cricketer Shane Warne passes away at 52

Former Australian cricketer and the greatest leg-spinner in the history of the Cricket Shane Warne has passed away on 4th March 2022 at the age of 52.

• Warne was passed away in Koh Samui in Thailand due to a suspected heart attack.
• Shane Warne played 145 Tests between 1992 and 2007 for Australia, picked 708 wickets.
• he became the first to reach 700 wickets in the longest format. In 194 ODIs, he finished with 293 wickets.
• In 2013, Warne was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

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Former Australia Cricketer Rod Marsh Dies Aged 74

The former Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh has passed away on 4th March 2022 due to a massive heart attack in Queensland . he was 74 years old.

• He played 96 Tests for his country, scored three Test centuries and famously claiming a then-world record of 355 dismissals for a wicketkeeper behind the stumps.

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Former Indian Army Chief General S F Rodrigues died at 88

General Sunith Francis Rodrigues (retd) has passed away on 4th March 2022 at the age of 88. he headed the Indian Army between 1990 and 1993 and served as the governor of Punjab between 2004 and 2010.

• He also served two terms on the National Security Advisory Board.
• He was also known as a thinker and strategist and has left behind a legacy of utmost dedication and service to the nation.

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Important Days

World Obesity Day 2022

Every year, World obesity day is observed on 4th March across the world. it aims to make people aware of the problem of obesity so that they can take steps to end it.

• The main purpose of this day is to spread awareness about obesity and encourage action towards its elimination.
• In 2015, World Obesity Federationstarted to work with WHO and Lancet Commission on raising awareness regarding the situation.
• In 2017, World Obesity Day was observed for the first time with a theme, “Treat obesity now and avoid the consequences later”.
• The theme on world obesity day 2022 is “Everybody needs to act”.

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