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Union Cabinet approves establishment of Atal Innovation Mission and SETU in NITI Aayog

The Union Cabinet as given its approval for establishment of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Self Employment and Talent Utilisation (SETU) in NITI Aayog. This move seeks to...

February 25, 2016

Union Cabinet gives nod to incentivise cashless transactions

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for introduction of steps for promotion of cashless payments (transactions) through cards and digital means. In this regard, various short and...

February 25, 2016

Union Cabinet gives nod to India-Maldives double taxation Agreement on airlines

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Maldives for the avoidance of double taxation of income from international air transport....

February 25, 2016

Yes Bank wins inaugural Green Bond Award in UK

India’s leading private lender Yes Bank has been awarded inaugural Green Bond Pioneer Award at a ceremony held in London, United Kingdom. Yes Bank was bestowed with this...

February 25, 2016

RBI extends Currency Swap Arrangement with SAARC nations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended currency swap arrangement to South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations till mid-November 2017. All 7 SAARC member countries...

February 25, 2016

CCEA hikes MSP of raw jute from Rs 2,700 to 3,200 per quintal

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has hiked Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute from 2,700 to 3,200 rupees per quintal. Decision in this regard was taken...

February 25, 2016

GVK Bio awarded Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award

Hyderabad-based GVK Biosciences (GVK BIO) has been awarded prestigious Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award. The company was bestowed with this award in the category of Best Environment...

February 25, 2016

Yoichiro Ueno appointed as President and CEO of Honda cars India

Yoichiro Ueno has been appointed as new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Honda Cars India by its parent Honda Motor Company. He will succeed Katsushi Inoue...

February 25, 2016

Michael Pesch appointed as CEO of Infosys Consulting Holding

Michael Pesch has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Infosys Consulting Holding, a subsidiary of India’s second largest software company Infosys. He will be responsible for...

February 25, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – February 23, 24, 2016

1. Which film has bagged the 2016 Berlin film festival’s Golden Bear award? [A]Death in Sarajevo [B]Fuocoammare [C]Ottaal [D]A Separation Answer: FuocoammareNotes: Italian documentary film Fuocoammare ( Fire...

February 25, 2016

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