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RBI formed Financial Inclusion Fund with Rs. 2000 crore corpus
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) with Rs. 2000 crore corpus expanding reach of banking services. This fund will support the developmental and promotional activities covered under the financial inclusion initiatives. Key facts FIF has ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
DRDO's Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after Abdul Kalam
Defence Research Development Organisation’s (DRDO’s) Missile Complex in Hyderabad has been renamed as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex. It was renamed after late President and Missile Man A P J Abdul Kalam on the occasion of his 84th birth ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Union Government flags off Climate Special Science Express
Union Government has flagged off Science Express Climate Action Special (SECAS) with the theme of Climate Change. It was flagged off by Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi. Key facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Cricketer Zaheer Khan announces retirement from International cricket
One of India’s greatest fast bowlers Zaheer Khan has announced his retirement from international cricket with an immediate effect. He cited reason that he could no longer handle the rigours of the game and is looking forward to signing off ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
SC Permits voluntary use of Aadhaar Cards in Welfare Schemes
Supreme Court (SC) has permitted Union Government to voluntary use Aadhaar card scheme in Welfare Schemes. It has been extended for schemes like MGNREGA, PM’s Jan Dhan Yojana, all types of pension schemes and EPF. The apex court modified its ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Australia approves Carmichael coal mine project of Adani Group
Australian Government has given its approval for Adani Group’s Carmichael coal mine and rail project in accordance with environment laws of country. The approval has been granted subject to 36 of the strictest conditions in Australian history. Earlier in August ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Kundhavi Kadiresan appointed as Assistant Director of FAO
Kundhavi Kadiresanwas appointed as the Assistant Director (AD) of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific. She was appointed at the post by FAO Director General José Graziano da Silva and succeeds ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Kailash Satyarthi selected for 2015 Harvard Humanitarian of the Year Award
Nobel Peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi has been selected for the prestigious 2015 Harvard Humanitarian of the Year Award. He has been awarded this award in recognition for championing the cause of child reform and ending all forms of violence against ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU on Renewable Energy with Mozambique
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Mozambique in field of renewable energy. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
India, US and Japan navies kick off 2015 Malabar Naval Exercise
India, United States and Japan navies have started 2015 Malabar Naval Exercise of the eastern coast in Bay of Bengal and India Ocean. The high-end warfighting and complex trilateral exercise is part of annual series of exercises conducted to advance ..