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RBI relaxes for opening new bank branches in Tier I cities

Now banks will have freedom to open branches in tier-I cities (those with population over 1 lakh) without seeking RBI’s approval in each case. However, as per RBI...

September 22, 2013

Obabiyi Aishah Ajibola is Miss Muslimah World 2013

Nigerian beauty Obabiyi Aishah Ajibola (21) was announced the winner of the Miss Muslimah World contest organised by the World Muslimah Foundation in Jakartha, Indonesia. The event was held...

September 22, 2013

Mohameddan Sporting Club wins Durand Cup after 73 years

After a long gap of 73 years, Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) of Kolkata won the Durand Cup football tournament. The club vanquished ONGC 2-1 in the 126th edition...

September 22, 2013

Govt to set up world's largest solar power plant in Rajasthan

The government has begun the process of building 4,000 MW ultra mega green solar power project near Sambhar lake in Rajasthan. The project which has been named as Sambhar Ultra Mega...

September 22, 2013

President’s assent to Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Bill, 2013

The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Bill, 2013 has received the assent of the President of India. It has now been published in the...

September 22, 2013

Bharatiya Mahila Bank to recruit POs

India’s first all-women bank, Bharatiya Mahila Bank, which expected to be operational from November 2013, has invited online applications from female candidates for the 115 Probationary Officer posts....

September 22, 2013

Tata and Singapore Airlines ink MoU to set up a new full-service airline

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to enter into a joint venture to set up a full-service airline. Both the partners...

September 22, 2013

Govt gives nod to 10% hike in DA, to benefit 80 lakh employees, pensioners

The Union Cabinet has given approval to a 10% additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from...

September 22, 2013

Draft norms on new Company Law make companies to disclose management’s pay

As per norms stipulated in the second set draft rules for the new company law, listed firms have been mandated to disclose in the board’s report the ratio...

September 22, 2013

GK & Current Affairs Questions: September 21, 22, 2013

1. Who among the following has been honoured with the Pride of the Nation award? [A]John Abraham [B]Akshay Kumar [C]Salman Khan [D]Saif Ali Khan John Abraham Bollywood actor...

September 22, 2013

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