NATIONAL NEWS
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline is March 31st 2022
The last for linking Pan card with Aadhaar card in March 31st failing which, the PAN card will become inoperative and there will be a fine up to Rs 1000. You can check if you have linked your PAN with Aadhaar by visiting the official website of the Income Tax Department. There is an option to check Pan-Aadhaar link status. The deadline for linking Pan-Aadhaar has been extended multiple times previously but it is not expected to be extended further this time.
What is National Land Monetisation Corporation?
The Union Cabinet approved setting up of the National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) on March 9, 2022. The corporation will be set up as a wholly-owned Indian Government company with an initial authorized share capital of Rs. 5,000 crores. The corporation will undertake the professional and orderly monetization of the land and other non-core assets referred to it.
Orleans Masters 2022 Tournament Date and Time
The Orleans Masters 2022 began on March 29, 2022 in France and will conclude on April 3rd. Top-ranked Indian badminton players including PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal will not be taking part in the Orleans Masters, as they were recently participating in the Swiss Open 2022. India’s PV Sindhu had won the women’s singles title at Swiss Open 2022, while HS Prannoy was the runner up in the men’s singles event. The top-ranked Indian badminton player to participate in Orleans Masters 2022 is Sai Praneeth.
Rajasthan Day 2022: Why do we Celebrate Rajasthan Diwas?Rajasthan Foundation Day is celebrated every year on March 30th to commemorate the formation of the state. Rajasthan, India’s largest state, was formed on March 30, 1949 when Rajputana was merged into the Indian Union. Rajputana was Rajasthan’s old name, which was adopted by the British Raj for its dependencies in the region. Rajasthan has the seventh-largest state economy in India with a GDP of Rs 10.20 lakh crore.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Why is World Bipolar Day Celebrated?
World Bipolar Day is observed every year on March 30 to spread awareness about the mental disorder that affects several people across the globe. The day is observed on the birth anniversary of world-renowned Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, who was one of the most influential artists in the history of western art. The day encourages people to talk about the problem and bring attention to the symptoms that often go missing.
Filmmaker Jeff Darling, known for ‘Young Einstein’, passes away
Filmmaker Jeff Darling who is best known for his work on projects like ‘The Crossing’ and ‘Young Einstein’ passed away. Reportedly, Darling died at the age of 60 while surfing in North Palm Beach in Sydney. He was taken by the lifeguards unconscious from the ocean, and paramedics were unable to revive him. Jeff Darling became the youngest person to earn the Australian Film Institute’s best achievement in cinematography award. He was awarded for his work on George Ogilvie’s ‘The Crossing’ starring Russel Crowe. He also helmed music videos for the songs ‘Instinct’.
Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme passes away after long battle with Leukemia
Miguel Van Damme, a Belgian footballer, passed away at the age of 28 after a long battle with Leukemia. The news was announced by Damme’s club, Cercle Brugge. The goalkeeper from Belgium was first diagnosed with the disease over 5 years ago during a medical ahead of the 2016/2017 season. The deadly disease returned in 2019 and then again in 2020. Damme and his wife Kyana Dobbelaere became parents in 2021.
Foreign Minister of Russia to visit India from March 31 to April 1
The Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov will pay an official visit to India from March 31 to April 1. The visit has come amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. This will also be Russian Foreign Minister’s first visit to India since Moscow commenced its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine. He is currently holding multinational meetings in Tunxi, China. Lavrov is also taking part in two multinational meetings on Afghanistan along with representatives from Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Sergey Lavrov will also attend a separate meeting of the ‘Extended Troika’ with special Afghan envoys from the US and China.
