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Rs 2,000-cr pharma research fund : Exim Bank
The Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) will utilize Rs 2,000-crore fund in research activities for the pharma sector. It is being done to increase exposure in research and development. The fund has been allocated by the Commerce Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Odisha, LIC sign agreement to insure 8 lakh kendu leaf pluckers
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
IRDA unveils portal to educate public on insurance
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) started a website to educate consumers for buying insurance services. Website: www.policyholder.gov.in The website will offer valuable information for the benefit of policyholders and prospects. It provides guidelines on buying insurance, standard claim procedures ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Steps Taken By Government for development of Hotel Industry
GoI has taken several steps to boost development of hotel accommodation in India. Some of the important steps taken in the recent times are:- Hotel and Tourism associated industry has been announced as high priority industry and FDI up to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Standard Chartered unveils “Breeze Banking in India”
Standard Chartered Bank unveiled Breeze Banking for India, becoming the first international bank to introduce a suite of customisable banking services incorporating internet, smartphone technology and social media. Breeze Banking addresses the financial needs of India s growing segment of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Universal Health Insurance Scheme India
At present India has Health Insurance scheme Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY), for people living below poverty line. The RSBM is restricted to the poor and for certain select groups. Now, India may get a universal health insurance scheme, to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
CAG appointed as External Auditor of IAEA & WIPO
The CAG of India appointed as EXTERNAL AUDITOR of two major UN organizations:- The Vienna based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) The Geneva based World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) This for the first time that a supreme audit institution from ..