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Over next 5 years, China will invest nearly $100 billion in India
On September 17, 2014 i.e. PM Modi’s Birthday, the Chinese president Xi Jinping will land in Gujarat and will carry besides him $100 billion or Rs 6 lakh crore of investment promises over 5 years through his forthcoming India visit. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Bihar government acknowledges transgender as third gender
The Bihar government recognized recognise kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (eunuch) as “third gender”. The cabinet acknowledged declaring them as backward class annexure II category which will offer them quota advantage for availing or getting government jobs. The Transgenders from upper castes will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Subhash Chandra Garg selected as the ED of the World Bank
Senior IAS officer Subhash Chandra Garg, a 1983-batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre, was selected as the ED (Executive Director) of the World Bank. The order released by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) held that Subhash Garg will have ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Union Ministry of Science & Technology announces “KIRAN” scheme for Women Scientists
The Union Ministry of Science & Technology also announced KIRAN (Knowledge, Involvement, Research, Advancement through Nurturing) for women scientists – A unique advertising scheme to bring about, as far as possible, gender equality in the field of science and technology. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Union Government makes it compulsory for scientists to take on lectures in Public schools & colleges
Over 5,000 “highly accomplished” scientists employed with numerous departments under the Science and Technology Ministry will dedicate time to teach students of many schools and colleges in the country. It would be “mandatory” for the scientists various departments to essentially, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
ICICI Bank presents ‘Cardless Cash Withdrawal’ – Withdraw cash from ATM without a card
ICICI Bank has initiated ‘Cardless Cash Withdrawal’, a facility that permits its customers to transfer money from their account to anybody in India with a mobile number. The recipient can withdraw money anytime without using a debit card from ATMs ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Union Cabinet approves sale of shares in ONGC, Coal India, NHPC
Commencing the mammoth disinvestment drive, the CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) headed by Prime Minister, approved the sale of shares in Coal India, ONGC and NHPC to garner a combined Rs 43,000 crore. At current market prices, the sale ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
RBI gets tough; says, if a company is unable to repay then that could lead to other group units and management being termed ‘wilful defaulters’
RBI in order to put intense pressure on businessmen, whose companies default in future, has intensified wilful defaulter rules. Now if a company is unable to repay then that could lead to other group units and management being termed ‘wilful ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
RBI sets upper age limit for private bank CEOs at 70
The RBI brought relief for investors in HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank, who have been anxious about the destiny of their celebrated chiefs who have provided massive returns in the past few years. Full-time directors of Pvt. banks can now ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
India inks FTA in Services, Investments With ASEAN
India inked a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in services and investments with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), paving the mode for a more relaxed movement of professionals and additionally opening prospects for investments between India and ASEAN. ..