PM Modi Launches Ken-Betwa River-Linking Project On The World Water Day 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen World Water Day 2021 to launch the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain” campaign in a video conference where he will start the Ken-Betwa Link project. 

What is the Ken-Betwa Link project?

Developed by the Jal Shakti ministry and states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, it is first-ever river-linking project in India. The river-linking will allow carrying water from the surplus areas to parched areas. 

What is World Water Day?

PM Modi chose March 22 to launch the first-ever river-linking project as a mark of celebration of World Water Day and to show his solidarity with the theme of World Water Day 2021. The theme is to “support the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030” and river-linking is the first big step towards this direction. 

What is the history of World Water Day?

In December 1992, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to observe World Water Day and decided to celebrate World Water Day every year on March 22. The first World Water Day was celebrated on March 22, 1993. Since then, March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day across the globe.

How to celebrate World Water Day 2021?

This year, the celebrations will be limited to virtual summits due to the pandemic situation. People can visit the website of the United Nations to participate in online conversations about the value of water for the people. They can use #Water2me and #WorldWaterDay to engage in online discussions.  

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Real Sociedad vs Barcelona 1-6: See How The Seven Goals Were Scored

It was a thrilling performance by Barcelona that was playing under the Anoeta curse but it looked that the curse turned into a blessing for the Barca who scored 6 goals against 1 by Real Sociedad. 

The First Goal….

Barca got a breakthrough after an extended period of pressure from the host. In the 35th minute, Antoine Griezmann picked a rebound shot by Ousmane Dembélé saved a great shot by Jordi Alba but Antoine Griezmann to score the first goal of the match.

The Second Goal….

The match was in the 43rd minute when Lionel Messi played a perfect ball to Sergiño Dest who lost no time in scoring the second goal of the match.

The Third Goal….

In the 53rd minute, Jordi Alba gave a hurried shot to Dest to allow the American to score his second and the third goal for Barca.

The Fourth Goal….

In the 56th minute, Lionel Messi picked the ball from Busquets and shot it into the goalpost for his first and the fourth goal for Barca.

Goal Disallowed….

Ousmane Dembélé played a nice shot past Remiro but the goal was disallowed as he was far offside and the same had been confirmed by the VAR.

The Fifth Goal….

But nothing could stop Ousmane Dembélé in the 71st minute when the Frenchman took a beautiful solo run to deliver his second and fifth goal for Barca.

The Sixth Goal….

The Real Sociedad scored got its only goal in the 77th minute when Barrenetxea displayed a fantastic game.   

The Seventh Goal….

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Let’s Celebrate International Day of Happiness On March 20

Today is International Day of Happiness as it falls on March 20 according to the United Nations. Every year March 20 is celebrated as a happiness day to aware people about the importance of happiness for well-being.

What is the history of International Day of Happiness?

The United Nations has been celebrating International Day of Happiness since 2013. It is an annual event celebrated to bring happiness in the lives of people around the world. People celebrate this day by sharing and spreading happiness. They send messages about happiness to share their feelings and thoughts with their family and friends.

Happiness Quotes

• “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” — Aristotle

• “Life will bring you pain all by itself. Your responsibility is to create joy.” — Milton Erickson

• “Happiness is the secret to all beauty. There is no beauty without happiness.” — Christian Dior

• “The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.” — Mark Twain

• “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Happiness Wishes

• Happiness is all around you, so busk yourself in the warm laughter and cheery smiles!

• Happy International Day of Happiness, love! Your happiness is the most precious!

• Happy World Happiness Day! Happiness is in all the little things around you, so be happy!

• A happy mind is a creative mind! Be happy now if you want to succeed in the future!

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Why Were Instagram And WhatsApp Down And Who Benefitted From This Outage?

Instagram and WhatsApp users witnessed over half-an-hour downtime tonight globally. It started around 11 pm when the users first reported the outage when they weren’t able to upload their photos or send messages.

What was the reason behind the outage?

Facebook who owns both Instagram and WhatsApp released a statement soon after noticing the outage. It said that users tweeted about the difficulty they faced in uploading content and sending messages during outage. A spokesperson from Facebook said that it was a technical issue that had been resolved and that they were apologetic for the inconvenience caused to the users.

What did outage tracking website say about the outage?

Downdetector.com reported that the Facebook owned apps Instagram and WhatsApp were down for over 30 minutes from 11 pm and 11:40 pm. The website noted more than 1.2 million reports about Instagram outage and over 23,000 posts about issues with WhatsApp. Downdetector website uses user-submitted errors on its platform to track downtime of different websites.

How was Signal benefitted from WhatsApp outage?

The rival messaging app Signal tweeted a swipe on the WhatsApp outage by expressing its solidarity with the people working on the WhatsApp downtime. It further stated that people outside the tech industry would never know how weird that sounded when someone said that they were looking forward to some weekend outage. It also said that Signal registrations were through the roof and welcomed everyone on its platform. It is to be noted that Signal claims better user privacy and security.

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Welcome Spring Season On March 20 With Google’s Colorful Doodle

Google releases a doodle to celebrate the beginning of the spring season on March 20, Saturday. Designed on the theme of spring, the Google Doodle features a hedgehog carrying a bouquet on its back and a smile on its face.

What is the hedgehog doing?

The hedgehog is happy at the arrival of the spring season and it is showing its happiness through its smile. It is seen playing in a lush field where honey bees could be seen buzzing around flowers. It is a colorful doodle with different features and all the features of the doodle including lush bushes, flowers and honeybees together spell out “Google”.

When does the spring season start?

The spring season starts in the northern hemisphere when the sun crosses the equator during its journey from the southern hemisphere to norther. And it happens every year on March 20 so this very day is taken as the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. And the spring season continues till June 21.

The day when the sun passes equinox while traveling to the northern hemisphere is also called Spring Equinox. On this day, days and nights are nearly equal in length. They are approximately 12 hours long.

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Read Farhan Akhtar’s Loved-Up Post On Shibani Dandekar’s Instagram Pic

Actress-model Shibani Dandekar shared a behind-the-scene moment during her workout session on Instagram to highlight social media vs reality. And her post received quite an amusing response from her boyfriend Farhan Akhtar.

What is that picture of Shibani Dandekar?

Taken between a session, the model is seen lying on the work mat in a gym. She’s clutching on her abs. The caption she gave to the photo is “Be kind to yourself”. She further said that she needed her body and mind to be in sync and when there weren’t, being patient was the key. She suggests viewers take a moment before getting back in the zone. She also said that she felt blessed to get an incredible coach Drew Neal.

What was Farhan Akhtar’s comment for Shibani Dandekar?

Farhan Akhtar was quick to note her picture and making a comment that is both amusing and encouraging. He said that he liked the stretch Shibani Dandekar was doing pre set. He finished his comment by saying that it was awesome. It is well-known that Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar share a cordial relationship and often trend for their loved-up posts.

Who is Shibani Dandekar?

Shibani Dandekar is a model turned actress. She hosts Indian Premier League and has participated in reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. She has also acted in a few movies including Bhavesh Joshi, Shaandaar, Roy, and Naam Shabana. She’s last seen in Amazon Prime’s web-series Four More Shots Please! Season 2.

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Mislav Orsic Of Dinamo Zagreb Beat Tottenham Hotspur With 3-0 Hat Trick

Mislav Orsic shattered all hopes of Tottenham Hotspur of reaching the quarterfinals by striking a hat-trick on the Thursday match. Dinamo Zagreb won the match by 3-0 leaving the Spurs surprised at their ouster.

Where was Tottenham Hotspur standing in the league?

Jose Mourinho’s team had a 2-0 advantage from the first leg when they entered the second leg of the Europa League and were hoping to reach the quarterfinals. But Dinamo Zagreb proved to be a tough nut to crack despite the controversy surrounding their coach Zoran Mamic.

The first half of the match was tepid

There was no progress in the first 45 minutes of the game as the Spurs looked listless. Both the teams retired to their respective dressing rooms at the end of the first half. But there was some action on the part of the host in the second half. The Spurs found it difficult to check Mislav Orsic who scored three goals to give Dinamo Zagreb a clear lead over Tottenham Hotspur.

Was Mislav Orsic the real hero of the match?

Mislav Orsic told reporters that he thought that everyone was a hero that night because they all breathed as one in an unforgettable match. He further said that they were gutted after a 2-0 defeat in London because they felt they had that in them to do better and they couldn’t put a foot wrong that night.

Who will Dinamo Zagreb play in the quarterfinals?

Zagreb will play with the team that will win Friday’s Europa League match. They had entered the quarterfinals with a lead of 3-2 wins.

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5 Apps That Will Lull You To Sleep On World Sleep Day On 19th March

The World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society celebrates World Sleep Day every year to educate people about the benefits of good sleep and create awareness around sleep-related issues and their management.

When is World Sleep Day?

19 March 2021 has been declared the World Sleep Day this year. Sleep is an important part of human life and a good sleep of 6-8 hours is necessary for a healthy body and mind. On World Sleep Day, you should know about the seven apps that can help get a sound sleep. And you can try these apps for free.

Calm

It is a meditation app that relaxes the body and mind with sleep stories, soothing music, and guided lessons on gentle movements to help fall asleep. It can even help overcome anxiety.

Headspace

It is also a meditation app that features a speaker that delivers courses on mindful living. The speaker suggests techniques to calm an anxious mind. You can manipulate the speaker’s sound according to your comfort.

Relax Melodies

It plays music that relaxes body and mind and it allows setting music for the whole night or for a certain time until you are asleep. But you can’t access another app when Relax Melodies is in action. It helps avoid distraction.

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Noisli

It also plays sound but the biggest advantage of this app is it allows customization of music according to your needs. Also, it can neutralize annoying sounds disturbing your sleep.

Sleep Cycle

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What Is Wrong With Cadbury India Private Limited?

Cadbury India Private Limited (CIL) has been accused of fraudulently availing area-based tax benefits in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Also, a First Information Report has been filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation after a preliminary inquiry.

What are the allegations against CIL?

The company is accused of availing tax benefits to the tune of Rs. 241 crore for setting new units in Himachal Pradesh. According to CBI, the irregularities took place between 2009 and 2011. The agency said that the investigation revealed that the company bribed the government officials to get tax benefits it wasn’t entitled to and tried to cover the matter by misrepresenting facts.

What are the facts of the case?

In 2007, CIL proposed to make an independent unit in the Baddi district of Himachal Pradesh to be eligible for exemption from excise duty and income tax for additional 10 years. But the company expanded its existing unit built-in 2005 instead of making an independent unit. And it obtained a license for the second unit that was an expansion in July 2010 that is four-months after the cut-off date to get benefits.

What did CBI say in its FIR?

The CBI found that the company bribed tax Central Excise Officials Nirmal Singh and Jaspreet Kaur through middlemen. It also said that the company managers also conspired to cover the facts by misrepresenting facts.

What did CIL say in its defense?

The company said that it availed amnesty under the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 introduced by the Indian government to settle litigation.

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Why Did Joe Biden Call Putin A Killer?

US President Joe Biden had a long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in January after taking over the presidency from Donald Trump. Recently Biden called Putin a “killer” and warned him of strict actions.

Excerpts of Biden-Putin phone call

It was a long call but intimidating for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden said that he knew Putin and Putin knew him. Biden further said that if he established something then Putin should be ready to face repercussions. But Biden took the first step to start the agreement to continue working in the areas where both the countries have to work together.

Why did Biden call Putin “killer”?

It was during an interview to ABC News when Biden was asked about Putin’s role in poisoning Alexei Navalny and other rivals that Biden said yes, he thought Putin was a “killer”. Biden’s comments were followed by the US Commerce Department toughening export restrictions on Russia for poisoning Navalny.

What did Biden mean by saying “know the other guy”?

Joe Biden said that learned tough political lessons in his five-decade political career including Vice President of America. He said that the most important thing to deal with awful people was to “just know the other guy”.

What are the allegations against Putin?

Joe Biden accused the Russian President of meddling in the US Presidential elections, poisoning Navalny and announcing booties on US troops in Afghanistan. Russia immediately called its US envoy for talks to Moscow. Russia also said that ties with the US fully rest with the Americans.

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