NATIONAL NEWS
What is Nothing Smartphone?
Nothing will be launching its first smartphone at ‘The Truth’ event today in a live launch event. The live streaming of the event will be available on the official website of Nothing. The company had earlier launched the iconic TWS as its first product in India and across the globe.
What led to hanging of 3 Freedom Fighters?Martyrs’ Day is observed every year on March 23rd to remember the great sacrifice made by three Indian freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru. The three revolutionaries were hanged to death on this day in 1931 by the British for assassinating John P. Saunders to avenge Lala Lajpat Rai’s death.
Why do we celebrate Martyrs’ Day in India?
Martyrs’ Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed every year on March 23 in the remembrance of valiant soldiers who sacrificed themselves for the country. The day marks the death anniversaries of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru.
Pushkar Singh Dhami takes oath as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
Pushkar Singh Dhami was sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in a grand ceremony on March 23, 2022. He was sworn in to the post for the second consecutive term. The 46-year-old is the youngest Chief Minister of the state. Along with him, eight MLAs were also sworn in as Cabinet Ministers.
Government revokes Disaster Management Act provisions after the period of 2 years
The Government of India after 2 years revoked the provisions of the Disaster Management Act for the COVID containment measures. The order was issued by the Home Ministry. The order copy reads that after taking into consideration the overall improvement in the COVID situation, NDMA has taken a decision that there may not be any further need to invoke the provisions of the Disaster Management Act. However, the advisories on COVID containment measures, including the use of face masks and hand hygiene will continue to guide the overall response to the pandemic. The Central Government with the State Governments took various proactive measures to deal with the global crisis of the COVID pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Taliban orders closure of girls secondary schools just hours after reopening
Taliban in Afghanistan ordered the closure of girls’ secondary schools just hours after they reopened. Crestfallen students who were back at school for the first time since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 tearfully packed up their belongings. UN envoy Deborah Lyons called reports of the closure disturbing. When the Taliban took over Afghanistan, schools were closed because of the pandemic, however, only boys and girls were allowed to resume the classes two months later.
World no. 1 Ashleigh Barty announces shock retirement from Tennis at 25
The reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open Champion Ashleigh Barty shocked the world with her retirement announcement on March 23, 2022 at the age of 25. She revealed the news through an emotional video message saying,” As a person, this is what I want, I want to chase after some other dreams that I have always wanted to do.”
