Under 2013 trade, the US suspends engagement with Myanmar, and more top news for you 👇
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1. The United States has suspended all engagement with Myanmar under a 2013 trade and investment agreement until the return of a democratically elected government. This was informed by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on 29 March 2021
2. Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. effectively prevent coronavirus infections, not just illness, with substantial protection evident two weeks after the first dose. Two doses of the vaccines provide as much as 90% protection against infection, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study
3. Canada has suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under the age of 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization had recommended the pause for safety reasons.
4. Volvo Cars will give its 40,000 employees worldwide the right to six-month paid parental leave in a bid to increase gender equality. As of 1 April 2021, employees who have worked for the carmaker for at least one year will be entitled to the benefit at 80 percent of their salary.
5. Global sports brand Puma has signed a three-year partnership with the Indian Premier League (IPL) team franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Puma will be the official kit partner of the team from the upcoming 14th edition of the tournament, scheduled to start from 9 April 2021.
6. Adani Transmission Ltd on 30 March 2021, hit ₹1 trillion in market capitalization. Shares of Adani Transmission touched an all-time high of Rs 924 apiece on the BSE, with a market cap of ₹1.01 trillion
7. In Kashmir, the District Agro-Met Unit (DAMU), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kupwara organized an awareness program for the farmers under Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (GKMS) on 29 March 2021. It was on the role of weather and climate in farm production.
8. In Jammu and Kashmir, the administrative council has approved the proposal of the Jal Shakti Department to create 19 posts in the J&K Water Resources Regulatory Authority (J&KWRRA) to enhance its efficacy.
9. Rajasthan Day is celebrated every year on March 30 to commemorate the day on which the state came into existence. Rajasthan earlier known as Rajputana came into existence on 30 March 1949
10. India moved up to the seventh position on the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup Super League standings after their seven-run win over England in the third ODI. The victory helped India seal a 2-1 win over England in the series
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