JK Lakshmi Cement and Rohit Sharma Celebrate Five Years of Association: The partnership between JK Lakshmi Cement (JKLC) and Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma enters its fifth consecutive year. Known for his cricketing excellence and leadership, Sharma’s association has strengthened the brand’s image and helped JKLC connect with a wider audience.
Category: Current Affairs
Kalikesh Singh Deo Elected National Rifle Association of India president
Kalikesh Singh Deo Elected National Rifle Association of India president: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo as its president. This significant event took place during a General Body meeting held at the Constitution Club on Saturday, marking a […]
First CO2-To-Methanol Pilot Plant
First CO2-To-Methanol Pilot Plant: The foundation stone for India’s first of its kind CO2-to-Methanol pilot plant with an overall capacity of 1.4 Tons Per Day (TPD) was unveiled virtually by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, at Thermax Limited premises in Pune, Maharashtra.
Ekalabya Puraskar
Ekalabya Puraskar: Emerging swimmer Pratyasa Ray has been selected for the 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024 for her achievements in swimming. A proud moment for Odisha’s sporting fraternity.
Managing Director and CEO of Federal Bank
Managing Director and CEO of Federal Bank: KVS Manian has officially taken charge as the Managing Director and CEO of Federal Bank, effective September 23, 2024. He succeeds Shyam Srinivasan, who retired after successfully leading the bank since 2010.
India to get first national security semiconductor fabrication plant as part of collaboration with US
India to get first national security semiconductor fabrication plant as part of collaboration with US: Under a transformative collaboration with the United States, India is set to launch its inaugural national security semiconductor fabrication plant, designed to produce chips for military applications and critical telecommunications. Aim of Project To harness India’s growing design and manufacturing […]
Credit Default Swaps
Credit Default Swaps: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced that mutual funds can now sell credit default swaps (CDS) citing the need to aid liquidity growth in corporate bond market, according to its latest circular. The move follows RBI’s directive in 2022 to provide revised regulatory framework for debt derivatives. So far, only […]
Deposit Crunch
Deposit Crunch: Banks are currently experiencing a deposit crunch, which is limiting their ability to extend credit. The Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das had, in July, raised concerns over slower deposit mobilisation compared to credit growth stating that as it may create structural liquidity issues. India is among the fastest-growing large economies of […]
PM E-DRIVE Excludes Electric Cars
PM E-DRIVE Excludes Electric Cars: The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme excludes electric cars from any direct subsidies. The government believes other measures, such as lower GST for electric cars are adequate to support the sector. PM E-DRIVE Scheme is aimed at promoting electric mobility in India having a […]
PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan: The Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities. PMJUGA is a centrally sponsored scheme for the welfare of tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts. It will cover 549 districts and 2,740 blocks spread across all tribal majority […]
