Page-15 of Current Affairs - August, 2012
RBI cuts SLR, releases Rs 60,000 crore
RBI slashed the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) by 1 percentage point from 24 % to 23 % which is expected to provide liquidity of around Rs 60, 000 crore. It kept the major indicative policy rates unchanged while it slashed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
D R Mehta to be awarded Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award
D R Mehta who is known for popularising Jaipur Foot will be awarded 20th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award. The Award is being given to him for his exceptional contribution towards promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill. He is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Tirupati laddu is patent and Geographical indicator of Tirupati
India’s richest temple, the Venkateshwara (Tirupati) temple will continue to have the patent of its famous ‘laddu’. It is the decision by Geographical Indications Registry which also granted the laddu the status of Geographical Indicator of the Tirupati region. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Paleo-river found near Narmada: Research
As per a group of researchers traces of Paleo- river has been found in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. What is a Paleo-river? It is an inactive river or water stream buried under sediment. As per Mangal Panchayatam Parishad, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
What is UHDTV?
Ultra High-Definition Television (UHDTV) has revolutionized the way we consume media, offering viewers an immersive and incredibly detailed visual experience. In this article, we will delve into the world of UHDTV, exploring its types and highlighting some prominent examples. Understanding ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
M-money transfer
The Department of Posts will soon implement a mobile-based money remittance service in various parts of the country. It has selected 4 circles in which the services will be implemented. These are: · Kerala · Bihar · Punjab · Delhi ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
FDI norms for banks eased: DIPP
As per the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), any kind of corporate debt restructuring or loan restructuring mechanism will not be considered as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in those banks which have foreign entities as majority shareholders. Earlier, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
RBI promotes info sharing, inks MoU with Financial Regulators of 9 countries
The RBI with the aim to promote co-operation in information sharing b/w regulators, inked 3 MoUs with financial regulators of nine countries. The newly signed are with: Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) Financial Services Authority of UK Financial Supervisory Authority ..