Top Best Current Affairs 31 March 2020

Government launched "COVID-19 National Teleconsultation Centre (CoNTeC)." It was launched by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The Project CoNTec was conceptualized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and implemented by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approved Convalescent plasma is the method to treat people who are critically ill with COVID-19. Convalescent plasma refers to the plasma extracted from those who are recovering from coronavirus (COVID-19). To run the process the doctors must get approval over the telephone.

Thomas Schaefer, Finance Minister of Hesse (Germany), 54 years old, has committed suicide apparently after becoming "deeply worried" over how to cope with the economic fallout from the Coronavirus. He was born on February 22, 1966, in Hemer, North Rhine- Westphalia, West Germany.

The Seals need ice to keep themselves safe from predators such as wolves and foxes. However, the declining ice in the Baltic Sea has disrupted their survivals. The Grey Seals are the most common seals in these seas and have been categorized as "Least Concern" under IUCN Red List. However, experts believe that the depleting ice level has raised concerns and it is time to change their conservation status.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority launched an Upgraded State COVID-19 Control Room in Guwahati, Assam on 31 March. The aim is to render uninterrupted service to the people during the lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Assam Police have been deployed for any response needed.

Rajasthan state celebrated the statehood day on 30 March 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Rajasthan on its State Day. The people of Rajasthan are known for their courage, bravery, and valour. Rajasthan: Rajasthan (meaning Land of Kings) was formed on 30 March 1949. The State was formed when Rajputana was merged into the Dominion of India.

Air Vice-Marshal (Retd.) Chandan Singh Rathore passed away on 29 March. He was 95-years old. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Chandan Singh Rathore. Rathore was at the forefront of air operations conducted for the liberation of Bangladesh, during the war with Pakistan. He was responsible for the planning and execution of the special helicopter operations to airlift two companies of troops of the Sylhet area.

India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra), the Indian subsidiary of Fitch group, has lowered India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimates for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) to 3.6 % from 5.5% due to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID- 19).