Page-33 of Current Affairs - July, 2022

Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)

July 2, 2022

Union government has transformed the “Banks Board Bureau (BBB)” into “Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)”, through some amendments. Highlights Banks Board Bureau (BBB) was the head-hunter for directors of state-owned banks as well as financial institutions. Amendments were needed, because in ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 2, 2022

July 2, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 2, 2022 INDIA – DRDO carries out maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator – India’s urban population estimated to stand at 675 million in 2035: United Nations-Habitat’s World ..

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Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day

July 1, 2022

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is observed annually on July 1, in India. Key Facts GST Day is observed to commemorate the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST Day was first observed on July 1, 2018 ..

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Asia Pacific Sustainability Index 2021

July 1, 2022

The Asia Pacific Sustainability Index 2021 was recently launched by Knight Frank, which is a Global property consultant. Highlights In the index, four Indian cities viz., Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Mumbai, have been ranked among top 20 sustainable cities. In ..

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World Bank Loan to support India’s Health Sector

July 1, 2022

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved two complementary loans of USD 500 million each, for supporting and enhancing India’s health sector. Key Facts The financing of USD 1 billion by World Bank will support the “Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat ..

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UN-Habitat World Cities Report 2022

July 1, 2022

On June 29, 2022, the United Nations published its report titled “Habitat World Cities Report 2022”. Key Points of the report The UN-Habitat World Cities Report 2022 highlights that, rapid urbanisation in India was delayed temporarily due to covid-19 pandemic. ..

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‘Udyami Bharat’ Programme

July 1, 2022

On June 30, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme. Key Facts On the occasion, he launched following key initiatives: Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) scheme Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters(CBFTE) scheme New features of Prime Minister’s Employment ..

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GST Council Meeting-Highlights

July 1, 2022

47th GST Council Meeting was held in Chandigarh. In a two-day meeting GST Council recommended rate changes on certain items. These changes will be made effective from July 18, 2022. Recent Rate Changes GST on ink, lights, LED lamps and ..

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