Today’s Current Affairs: 27th Mar 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Figure skating: Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto wins 3rd straight world title
- Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto has become the first woman to win three straight titles at the Figure Skating World Championships since 1968.
Bharat Biotech starts clinical trials of Tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC in India:
- Bharat Biotech International Ltd said it started clinical trials of the Tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC on adults in India.
- This is the first vaccine against Tuberculosis derived from a human source by the Spanish bio-pharmaceutical company, Biofabri.
Jindal Stainless collaborates with IIT-Kharagpur for metallurgical projects:
- Jindal Stainless Ltd and IIT Kharagpur will jointly work on metallurgical projects like primary alloy production and materials characterisation.
- It is an industry-academia collaboration, under which the premier educational institution will offer technical and operational solutions.
Mumbai Dethrones Beijing As Asia’s New Billionaire Capital:
- India’s financial hub Mumbai has emerged as ”Asia’s billionaire epicentre” for the first time, surpassing Beijing, as per the Hurun Global Rich List 2024.
- According to the list, Mumbai now boasts 92 billionaires, edging past Beijing’s count of 91.
- While Mumbai added 26 new ultra-rich to the club, Beijing lost 18.
Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian to Score 12,000 T20 Runs:
- Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score 12,000 runs in the T20 format.
Army deploys advanced anti-drone defense systems along China border:
- The Indian Army has initiated significant enhancements to its air defence capabilities.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz clinched victory at the Australian Grand Prix:
- Australian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz of Ferrari emerged victorious, marking a remarkable comeback just two weeks after undergoing appendicitis surgery.
‘Phool Bahadur’ – The First Magahi Novel in English:
- The translation was done by Abhay K, a renowned writer from Nalanda, Bihar.
Indian Government Allocates Rs 6212.03 Crore for Strengthening Regional Rural Banks:
- The Modi government has allocated Rs 6212.03 crore to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as part of the recapitalization scheme on March 6. RRBs, established in 1975 and owned by the Indian government, function at the regional level across various states.
Indian Brand Amul Launches Fresh Milk in the US:
- The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the organization behind the iconic Amul brand, is set to launch its fresh milk products in the United States for the first time.
