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AIIB approves 500 million USD for India
On May 8, 2020, the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) approved 500 million USD to COVID-19 to India. The funds were aimed to scale up the containment efforts and strengthen the health system. This will help manage future outbreaks. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation: Economic Decline of 2.7% expected in the region
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation has stated that the APEC region is to face an economic decline of 2.7% in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. Also, the region is to face near growth rate. This will be the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UNCTAD cancels 1 trillion USD debts owed by developing countries
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has announced that it is to cancel over 1 trillion USD of debt owed by developing countries. Highlights According to the UNCTAD, over 64 low-income countries spend more on debts than ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Fifteenth Finance Commission to assess impacts of COVID-19
The Economic Advisory Council of the Fifteenth Finance Commission is to meet on April 23 and 24, 2020. The council is to discuss the impacts of COVID-19. Highlights A two-day meeting is to be held through video conference. The experts ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
AIIB to finance 500 million USD projects to strengthen National Health Care Systems
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is to finance 500 million USD projects in India to help the country improve its health care systems. AIIB is currently doubling its funds under COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility. Highlights The funding is to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
India attends G20 Finance Ministerial Meeting
On April 15, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman attended G20 Finance Minister meet. The Minister shared the policy measures being implemented by the Government of India and RBI. Action Plan The outcome of the virtual financial ministerial meet is as ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
International Monetary Fund predicts India’s Growth Rate at 1.9%
Following the World that set India’s Growth rate between 1.5% and 2.8%, the International Monetary Fund has set growth rate of India at 1.9%. On April 14, 2020, the IMF released its report predicting growth rate of the country at ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
World Bank: India is expected to grow at 1.5% to 2.8%
On April 13, 2020, the World Bank released its report “South Asia Economic Focus”. According to the report, the Indian Economy is expected to grow at 1.5% to 2.8%. Key Highlights of the report The report says that India’s growth ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
What is Helicopter Money being suggested by World Experts?
With the increasing economic crisis, Helicopter Money is a solution being suggested by economic specialists all over the world. What is Helicopter Money? Helicopter Money was the term framed by an American Economist Milton Friedman. Helicopter Money is the monetary ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Three Schemes launched to boost Electronic Manufacturing Sector
The Government of India has launched three incentive schemes to boost electronics manufacturing in the country. The scheme will provide incentives of 4% to 6% when a company shows increased sales on electronic products. Highlights The incentives offered under the ..