These current affairs today are a part of our daily current affairs series. We cover a wide range of topics from state, national, and international news that are relevant and important for competitive exams. Our team prepares daily current affairs after going through many newspapers, such as The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, PRS, etc.
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History of 2nd March
- 2006: A historic nuclear agreement was signed be-
- tween India and America in New Delhi.
- 1982 Mahatma Gandhi Bridge was inaugurated in Patna, the capital of Bihar.
- 1983 The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test.
- 1901 The world’s first telegraph company opens in Hawaii.
- 1700 Rajaram, younger son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, died in Sinhgarh.
Current Affairs Related to 2nd March
Amazon Pay Receives Final Approval from RBI to Operate as Payment Aggregator
The Reserve Bank of India gave final approval to Amazon Pay, the fintech arm of e-commerce major Amazon India, to operate as a payment aggregator. This will allow the company to further strengthen distribution channels and provide innovative solutions to merchants and customers across India, offering them a secure, convenient and rewarding digital payments experience.
Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar Launches ‘Investment Information and Consultancy Platform’ by Pagan Madras
Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Jal Shakti, released ‘Investment Information and Consultancy Platform developed by Pagan Madras’. The platform acts as a one-stock shop for all stakeholders, from smooth access to a network of venture capitalists (VCS) and investors, to government approvals and many other intricacies of the business sector.
Ravindra Kumar Appointed as Director (Operations) of NTPC Ltd
Public sector power generating company NTPC. Ltd. He said that Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations) of the company has taken cooperation with immediate effect. The company had earlier given a statement to NTPC Limited. He was the Officer on Special Duty to the Director (Operations). Kumar joined NTPC as a graduate engineer university officer in 1989. He has over 34 years of experience in project commissioning, finance and engineering, engineering and project management.
Florida State Launches Comprehensive Website for Architecture, Incubators, and Investment Resources
Government website for information and resources on various Florida State architecture, incubators, enterprise V-districts, and one-stop shop for information on investment coaching.
Government Launches ‘My First Vote for the Country’ Initiative to Encourage Youth Participation in Elections
The government organized the My First Vote for the Country initiative. The government is organizing this initiative to ensure universal enlightened participation of youth in the elections. The main objective of this initiative is to encourage young voters to come out and vote.
Reliance Industries Announces Landmark Merger with Viacom 18 Media and The Walt Disney Company
Reliance Industries (RIL) has unveiled a landmark merger deal with Viacom 18 Media and The Walt Disney Company, aimed at creating a joint venture (JV) that seeks to operate Viacom 18 and Star In- dia. This prestigious move is set to reshape the land- scape of the Indian entertainment and sports indus- try. After completion of the deal, the company formed will be the largest company in the Indian media and entertainment sector.
Madhya Pradesh Museum Unveils World’s First Vedic Clock, to be Inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi
A unique piece of time including the world’s first Vedic clock has been unveiled in a museum in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh’s Secret is set to unveil a ground-breaking novel in timekeeping with the world’s first Vedic watch. Located at 85 Footwear Tower at Jantar Mantra in the city, this colorful clock will be officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview.
PM Modi Launches Key Initiatives to Boost India’s Collaborative Sector and Food Security
In New Delhi, PM Modi inaugurated key initiatives to strengthen India’s collaborative sector. A pilot project for the world’s largest grain storage scheme has been started in the society area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and concluded key initiatives aimed at promoting the collaborative sector in India. The pilot project for the world’s largest grain storage scheme in the cooperative sector, expansion of PACS and digital transformation aims to boost food security, economic growth and governance, benefiting millions of farmers.
PayU Pallets Pvt Ltd Appoints Renu Sood Karnad as Chairman and Independent Director
PayU Pallets Pvt Ltd, a leading fintech arm of global consumer internet group Process, has announced the appointment of Renu Sood Karnad as Chairman and Independent Director. Karnad, an eminent Di- rector of the Bank North East, complements PayU’s range of initiatives to leverage experienced leader- ship to navigate the emerging fintech landscape. The company has appointed Renu Sood Karnad as independent director and chairman of the board of PU.
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