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Soon, Kotak Mahindra Bank link current accounts to Twitter
The private lender bank, Kotak Mahindra launched a new current account product that will enable the account holders to undertake 21 services viz. cheque book requisitioning, checking last few transactions, etc, and using their Twitter accounts. For the activity of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
RBI simplified foreign portfolio investment norms
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) simplified foreign portfolio investment norms by putting in place an easier registration process and operating framework to attract inflows. The portfolio investor registered in reference to SEBI guidelines is known by Registered Foreign Portfolio ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Historic MS-DOS and Word for Windows source code available to the public
The software giant, Microsoft released the source codes of MS-DOS and Word for Windows in collaboration with the Computer History Museum (CHM) in Silicon Valley. The source code from MS DOS 1.1 and 2.0, as well as Microsoft Word for ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
“Nirbheek”- India's first gun for women
A 6-shot cylinder revolver, “Nirbheek” is the India’s first gun for women to defend themselves. This 0.32 bore light weight revolver is designed and manufactured to give tribute to December 2012 gang-rape victim Nirbhaya. About India’s ‘handgun for women’ – ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Bank of India (BoI) launched Instant Money Transfer (IMT) scheme
The Bank of India (BoI) launched an Instant Money Transfer (IMT) scheme and became the first state-run lender to allow withdrawal of funds to individuals from its ATMs without an account in the bank. In other words, the IMT scheme ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Mr. Govind Mishra selected for Saraswati Samman 2013
The renowned Hindi author, Mr. Govind Mishra will receive Sarawasti Samman 2013 for his book “Dhool Paudho Par” published in 2008. The award would make Mr. Mishra the second Hindi author to receive the honour after noted Indian poet Mr. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Aditya Puri committee recommendation: Give customers a free copy of credit profile
As per the Aditya Puri committee recommendations, customers should be given a free copy of their credit profile as it would help in promoting financial discipline among loan seekers. Excerpts of the recommendations made by Puri committee Headed by Aditya ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Stuart Oliver won first edition of Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship
The British racer, Mr. Stuart Oliver won the Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship (India’s first truck racing championship) at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida. Mr. Oliver represented Castrol Vecton team in the race and took 30:26.848 minutes to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
“Lal Bahadur Shastri: Lessons in Leadership”- Anil Shastri’s book launched by Dalai Lama
The Tibetian spiritual leader Dalai Lama launched a book on the life of Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in New Delhi. The book titled ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri: Lessons in Leadership’ is a biographical account co-authored by former PM’s son ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Kirti Chakra gallantry awards 2014
The President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee presented gallantry awards to defense personnel for their distinguished services at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Kirti Chakra awards: Lt Commander Abhilash Tomy, Major Mahesh Kumar and Wing Commander Darryl Castelino. Wing Commander ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News