International Affairs
In Madagascar, the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’ was revealed.
To commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle was unveiled in Madagascar.
To commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle was unveiled in Madagascar.
The word “green” on the plaque represents their dedication to environmental protection and sustainable development. Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle is a fitting name for this park.
Quick Fact: Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar.
National Affairs
Nitin Gadkari officially unveils the Toyota “Mirai,” India’s first green hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle.
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has unveiled the Toyota Mirai, the world’s most sophisticated technology-developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).
This is a first-of-its-kind project in India that will enable India become “energy self-reliant” by 2047 by creating a green hydrogen-based ecosystem.
Quick Fact: The Toyota Mirai is India’s first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) that runs entirely on hydrogen.
Appointments
Tapan Singhel, the MD and CEO of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, has been given a 5-year extension.
Tapan Singhel, the MD and CEO of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, has been given a five-year extension. The new period will begin on April 1, 2022, according to Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.
The company has developed to become one of the largest and most successful private general insurers in the country under Singhel’s leadership, ensuring growth, profitability, and customer-centricity.
During his ten years as MD and CEO, the company has made a cumulative underwriting profit of over Rs 350 crore, grown revenue at a CAGR of 16%, grown net profit (PAT) at a CAGR of more than 30%, and more than doubled its solvency ratio from 156 percent to around 350 percent.
Banking
ICICI Bank has issued co-branded credit cards with Emirates Skywards.
ICICI Bank established the ‘Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Credit Card’ in partnership with Emirates Skywards, the airline’s and flydubai’s reward programme.
With the suite of cards, customers may earn reward points – known as Skywards Miles – on travel, lifestyle, and everyday expenditures.
According to the private sector lender, these cards provide best-in-class rewards and benefits and are ideal for affluent travellers who travel internationally regularly.
Awards
Karolina Bielawska of Poland was crowned Miss World 2021.
Miss World 2021 is Karolina Bielawska of Poland. Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica, 2019 Miss World, crowned her.
Karolina won the coveted title by defeating the United States, Indonesia, Mexico, Northern Ireland, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Shree Saini, an Indian-American from the United States, came in second, followed by Olivia Yace of Cote d’Ivoire.
Quick Fact: San Juan, Puerto Rico hosted the 70th edition of the Miss World international beauty competition.
More GK & Current Affairs Resources:
- Attempt today’s Daily GK Quiz
- Read about today’s history in On This Day
- Attempt topicwise General Knowledge Practice Quiz
- Download Monthly Current Affairs Compilations
- Read about this month’s Important Days
- Revise your General Knowledge with Weekly GK Revision Quiz
