India to Ratify Cape Town Convention: The Union Cabinet has approved the Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill to strengthen India’s aviation framework and align it with global standards.It aims to ratify and enforce the provisions of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention), and Protocol on Matters […]
Tag: 28th Jan 2025
India has significantly reduced its fiscal deficit
India has significantly reduced its fiscal deficit: India has significantly reduced its fiscal deficit from a pandemic high of 9.2% of GDP in FY 2020-21 to an estimated 5.6% in FY 2023-24, with a target of 4.9% for FY 2024-25.Through targeted spending and enhanced revenue collection, the country has made substantial progress in fiscal consolidation […]
External Commercial Borrowing
External Commercial Borrowing: A recent State Bank of India (SBI) report highlights the rising contributions of private sector investments and the role of External Commercial Borrowing (ECBs) in driving corporate financing, modernization, and capital expansion.External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) refers to loans or funding raised by Indian entities from foreign sources, including commercial banks, export credit […]
Tidal Flooding
Tidal Flooding: Tidal flooding has become frequent in Ernakulam district lately. With the invading water staying on longer, more areas are getting affected.Tidal flooding refers to the temporary inundation of low-lying coastal areas during high tide events, such as full and new moons. It is often called sunny day flooding or king tide flooding when […]
P. Suriaraj Appointed Executive Director of Dhanlaxmi Bank
P. Suriaraj Appointed Executive Director of Dhanlaxmi Bank: P. Suriaraj has assumed the role of Executive Director at Dhanlaxmi Bank, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his tenure at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. His appointment is expected to bolster the bank’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: Azmatullah Omarzai, Afghanistan’s dynamic all-rounder, had an exceptional year in 2024, cementing his place as one of the top performers in One Day International (ODI) cricket. With impressive right-arm pace bowling and versatile batting, Omarzai played a pivotal role in Afghanistan’s successful ODI campaigns. His performances in ODIs […]
Additional Charge as BCAS DG
Additional Charge as BCAS DG: The Central Government has appointed Amrit Mohan Prasad, the Director General (DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), to hold the additional charge as the Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). This decision, which has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, highlights the […]
Samman Sanjeevani App
Samman Sanjeevani App: On National Girl Child Day 2025, Haryana Cabinet Minister Shruti Choudhry launched the ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ app, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the ‘Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana’. The initiative is designed to provide essential services to BPL (Below Poverty Line) women and girls between the ages of 10 and 45, particularly […]
10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030 : Piyush Goyal
10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030 : Piyush Goyal Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced an ambitious target of reaching 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030. The announcement was made during the GI Samagam held in New Delhi, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade […]
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has become the first Indian bank to launch Clari5’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) Integration Solution.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has become the first Indian bank to launch Clari5’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) Integration Solution: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has become the first Indian bank to implement Clari5’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) Integration Solution, marking a significant advancement in fraud prevention and complaint management. This state-of-the-art system, developed in […]
