Economy & Banking Current Affairs
India and EFTA – Trade Agreement
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal recently visited Norway, and aimed to discuss the swift implementation of a free trade agreement. This agreement is between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). EFTA consists of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Telangana to Establish Joint Consultative Committee with CII
The Telangana government is actively exploring new industrial policies and a joint consultative committee with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is on the horizon. This committee aims to address industrial challenges in the state. Industries and IT Minister D. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Tamil Nadu’s SGST Collections Surge in 2024
Tamil Nadu has reported important growth in its State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) collections for the fiscal year 2024-25. The increase stands at 20.12%, the highest among major states of India. Provisional figures indicate collections reached ₹35,414.05 crore, a ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Launches Strategy Cell
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has initiated a strategy cell in Coimbatore, which aims to support businesses in their growth journey. It was established to assist selected industries in becoming global players. Structure of the Strategy Cell The strategy ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
IMF Approves Sri Lanka’s Third Bailout Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on November 23, 2024. The country’s economy remains fragile despite the approval and will release approximately $333 million, raising total funding to about ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
India Among Top 10 Countries with AI Readiness
India is emerging as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness, highlighting its strong potential to enhance public services. The Boston Consulting Group’s report assesses AI readiness across 73 countries. India ranks second globally for AI specialists and third for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves 2024 – Update
India’s foreign exchange reserves are crucial for economic stability. On November 15, they stood at $657.89 billion which includes $65.75 billion in gold. The reserves had previously reached $675.65 billion on November 8. A decline of $17.7 billion occurred due ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
India and Maldives Enhance Currency Cooperation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have recently signed a very important agreement, which aims to facilitate transactions using local currencies. The Indian Rupee (INR) and the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) will now be used ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs