Category: Economics Current Affairs

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Launches 6 Initiatives: The Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA) launched six initiatives as part of the 100-day achievements of the MPA in New Delhi, Delhi. These initiatives aim to improve decision-making, advance real-time governance, and achieve a paperless legislative environment

Max Life Enters Into Bancassurance Partnership with CSB Bank To Offer Insurance Products: Gurugram (Haryana) based Max Life Insurance Company Limited has entered a bancassurance partnership with Thrissur (Kerala) based CSB Bank Limited (formerly The Catholic Syrian Bank Limited)to offer a wide range of life insurance products.

Inquiry Wing of Lokpal: The Lokpal has constituted an inquiry wing to conduct a preliminary probe into graft-related offences committed by public servants. Section 11 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, mandates the Lokpal to establish an inquiry wing. This wing is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries into offences under the Prevention of Corruption […]

National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development: The Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) as a “public financial institution” under the Companies Act, 2013 aiming to boost infrastructure financing in the country.

India’s Foreign Kitty Jumps to Fresh Time High at 689.24bn: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that India’s forex reserves jumped USD 5.248 billion to a new all-time high of USD 689.235 billion till 6th September, 2024.

5 Lakh For Some Transactions: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased the transaction limits for tax payments using UPI (Unified Payment Interface), by allowing people to send 5 lakh in a single transaction.

Maharashtra to establish Tribal University in Nashik: The governor of Maharashtra Shri. C. P. Radhakrishnan has announced in the event that Maharashtra state will establish the tribal university for the development of tribal students and for their better future.

RBI Fines Axis Bank and HDFC Bank for Non-Compliance: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has levied fines on HDFC Bank and Axis Bank due to regulatory non-compliance. HDFC Bank has been fined ₹1.91 crore, while Axis Bank has received a ₹1 crore penalty.

Lockheed Martin and Tata Systems Partner for C-130J Expansion in India: Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) announced a significant collaboration to enhance the C-130J Super Hercules program in India.

IMF Upgrades India’s FY24-25 GDP Forecast to 7%: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for India’s GDP growth in FY2024-25 upward to 7%, a 20 basis point increase from the previous estimate of 6.8%. This revision reflects the IMF’s updated World Economic Outlook report, driven by enhanced consumption prospects, particularly in rural […]