current affairs 26 march 2021

1. Nirmala Sitharaman launches Central Scrutiny Centre and IEPFA mobile App

• Mobile App to leverage digital solutions to achieve Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Digitally empowered India.
• These two initiatives will create a new corporate and investor friendly ecosystem
• Mobile App aims at achieving the goal of financial literacy, spreading investors’ awareness, education, and protection among investors

2. Asha Bhosle to receive Maharashtra Government's highest honour

• legendary singer has been selected for Maharashtra Bhushan award, the state government's highest honour.
• The award, instituted in 1996 by the state government to recognise distinguished work and achievements of eminent persons from the state.
• Bhosle received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2000.

3. GNCTD Bill passed in Rajya Sabha to give more powers to Delhi L-G

• The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021makes it mandatory for the Delhi government to take the opinion of the lieutenant governor (L-G) before any executive action.

4. India ranks 40th on International Intellectual Property Index

• Ranked 40 among 53 global economies on the latest annual edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index

5. Hindi Writer Prof. Sharad Pagare to be conferred with Vyas Samman - 2020

• Prestigious Vyas Samman for his novel 'Patliputru Ki Samragi.'
• The Vyas Samman, started in 1991, is given by K K Birla Foundation for an outstanding literary work in Hindi authored by an Indian citizen published during the last 10 years.
• It carries an award of four lakh rupees along with a citation and plaque.