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US, Taliban sign deal to end war in Afghanistan
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Key Highlights- The US and the Taliban signed a deal that could lead to the complete withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan over the next 14 months if the insurgents deliver on commitments not to allow the country to be used by terror groups and commence intra-Afghan negotiations.
- The deal was signed in the Qatari capital Doha by US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and senior Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Biradar soon after the Afghan government and the US issued a joint declaration that laid out Kabul’s readiness to participate in negotiations and conclude a ceasefire with the Taliban.
Trump hails Afghanistan deal and plans to meet Taliban leaders soon
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Key Highlights- US President Donald Trump hailed a deal that the United States signed with Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan and said he would be personally meeting leaders of the group in the near future.
- At a press conference at the White House, Trump said Afghanistan’s neighbors should help maintain stability following the agreement, which could pave the way toward a full withdrawal of foreign soldiers from Afghanistan and represent a step toward ending the country’s 18-year war.
First US Death From Coronavirus Confirmed In Washington State
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Key Highlights- The first death from the novel coronavirus has been confirmed on US soil, in Washington state, health officials said, after a handful of cases of unknown origin were detected, indicating the disease was spreading in the country.
- The fatality occurred in King County, the most populous in the state and home to Seattle, a city of more than 700,000 people, officials in the state told AFP. The victim was not immediately identified.
National
President gives nod for delimitation exercise in NE States
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Key Highlights- President Ram Nath Kovind gave his nod for resuming delimitation exercise in the northeastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland by rescinding/cancelling the February 8, 2008 order.
- The decision has been taken following the improvement in the security situation in these states and a reduction in insurgency incidents.
19th edition of World Productivity Congress (WPC) 2020 will be held in Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Key Highlights- 19th edition of World Productivity Congress (WPC) will be held from May 6 to May 8, 2020 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- WPC is the world’s largest convention for productivity development which promotes innovation and world class practices that shape future productivity growth and to be held in India after 45 years. WPC was held in India in 1974.
Uttarakhand Congress going AAP way, announces free electricity
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Key Highlights- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi, senior Congress leader Harish Rawat announced free electricity and water every day in Uttarakhand if his party is elected in the assembly elections in 2022.
- Rawat made this promise of providing free electricity up to 250 units to every household and free water up to 25 liters per person in a video message on social media.
Shiv Sena supports 5% reservation for Muslims in education in Maharashtra
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Key Highlights- Shiv Sena leader and state urban development department (UDD) minister Eknath Shinde indicated that his party supports the announcement of bringing back 5% reservation for Muslims in educational institutions.
- Minority affairs minister Nawab Malik said the “quota can be implemented and a law to the effect will be brought as soon as possible”, Shinde had said a final decision was yet to be taken.
Education
Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Admission 2020: 88 seats on offer, apply before March 31
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Key Highlights- Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra has invited online applications for the two years Regular Teachers Training Programmes on its official website.
- The online registration process had started on February 20, 2020. Interested and eligible students can apply for the courses online at khsindia.org on or before March 31, 2020.
HRD Secretary Khare assures issues of DU’s ad-hoc teachers would be addressed
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Key Highlights- The HRD ministry has asked the Delhi University to resolve the problems faced by ad-hoc teachers and also fill up the scores of vacant positions that lie unfilled in the country’s premier varsity.
- HRD Secretary Amit Khare had a detailed discussion with Delhi University Vice-Chancellor S K Tyagi on both these key matters.
AP EAMCET 2020 online registration begins at sche.ap.gov.in, apply before March 29
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Key Highlights- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University has released an official notification regarding the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test 2020 (APEAMCET-2020) on its official website.
- Interested and eligible students can apply for the Common Entrance test online at sche.ap.gov.in on or before March 29, 2020.
Sports
Djokovic dominates Tsitsipas to win fifth Dubai trophy and 79th career title
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Key Highlights- Novak Djokovic captured his 79th career title when he won the Dubai Championships for the fifth time, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
- The world number one is now on an 18-0 winning run this season, and 21-0 overall since late 2019, as he ended an eight-match win streak for his Greek opponent, the champion last weekend in Marseille.
Awards
IIT Bombay Awards 211 Degrees At Interim Session Of Its 58th Convocation
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Key Highlights- The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) held the interim session of its 58th Convocation and awarded degrees to 192 students.
- Total degrees awarded to the students were 211. This included 152 PhD, 19 Dual Degrees (M.Tech/ M.Sc + PhD), 2 B.Des degrees, 1 B.Tech and 18 E-MBA degrees. The joint E-MBA degrees are offered in association with Washington University in St. Louis (WUStL). These were conferred by Prof. Mahendra Gupta, Former Dean of Olin Business School.
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Malaysian King Appoints New Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
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Key Highlights- A former interior minister was sworn in as Malaysia's premier, marking the return of a scandal-mired regime to power after the last government's collapse but ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad slammed the move as illegal.
- Muhyiddin Yassin took the oath of office at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur, capping a week of political turmoil following the collapse of the former ruling coalition and Mahathir Mohamad's resignation.
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