DAILY GK: 04 MAR 2022
1.
NEPAL-INDIA SIGNS MOU ON
SUPPLY OF UREA AND DAP UNDER G2G AGREEMENT
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed
between India and Nepal during a virtual ceremony for long-term supply of Urea
and DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate) fertilizers from India to Nepal under a
Government to Government (G2G) arrangement.
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This MoU will boost bilateral cooperation in the
agriculture sector by supporting Nepal’s economy and food security
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Nepal President– Bidya Devi
Bhandari, Currency– Nepalese rupee
2.
SWISS TO BECOME WORLD’S
FIRST AIRLINES TO USE SOLAR AVIATION FUEL
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Swiss International Air Lines AG (SWISS or Swiss Air
Lines), a part of the Lufthansa Group, has signed a new strategic collaboration
with Switzerland based solar fuels start-up, Synhelion SA (Synhelion) to use
their solar aviation fuel.
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Synhelion has developed a key technology for
manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable energy sources.
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The process uses concentrated solar heat to manufacture
syngas which can then be synthesized into carbon-neutral kerosene using
standard industrial processes.
3.
RBI CANCELS THE LICENSE OF
SARJERAODADA NAIK SHIRALA SAHAKARI BANK LIMITED, MAHARASHTRA
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) canceled the license of
SarjeraodadaNaik Shirala Sahakari Bank Ltd of Shirala, Sangli (Maharashtra) due
to compliance failure with the regulation under Section 11(1) ,Section 22 (3)
(d) and Section 56 Banking Regulation Act 1949.
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The Bank is debarred to carry its banking business and
operation with effect from 2 March 2022.
4.
WORLD WILDLIFE DAY (WWD)
2022 – MARCH 3
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The United Nations(UN)’s World Wildlife Day (WWD) is
annually observed across the globe on 3rd March to celebrate and create
awareness about the importance of wild fauna and flora.
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The theme of World Wildlife Day 2022
is “Recovering key species for ecosystem
restoration”.
