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Russia approves OVL’s deal to acquire 15% stake in Vankor oilfield

The Russian Government has approved a deal of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) to acquire 15% stake in Vankor oilfield from Rosneft. The deal was signed between the OVL...

March 30, 2016

Ebola outbreak in West Africa no longer poses global risk: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Ebola outbreak in West Africa is no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO, a specialized agency...

March 30, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – March 28, 29, 2016

1. ‘Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve’ is located in which country? [A]Nepal [B]Bhutan [C]Myanmar [D]Sri Lanka Answer: NepalNotes: The Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in the Terai of...

March 30, 2016

Rupee Trade Scheme

The Rupee Trade Scheme refers to a policy framework that enables international trade transactions to be invoiced, settled, and paid in Indian Rupees instead of foreign currencies. In...

March 30, 2016

Rupee Trade Suspension

Rupee trade suspension refers to the temporary or indefinite halt of trade settlement mechanisms that allow international transactions to be invoiced and settled in Indian Rupees. In the...

March 30, 2016

Rupee Volatility

Rupee volatility refers to fluctuations in the value of the Indian Rupee against foreign currencies, particularly major international currencies such as the US dollar. In the context of...

March 30, 2016

Rupee Volatility Management

Rupee volatility management refers to the set of policies, institutional mechanisms, and market-based tools used to regulate and moderate fluctuations in the value of the Indian Rupee against...

March 30, 2016

Rural / Social Sector Obligations

Rural and Social Sector Obligations refer to the mandated responsibilities placed on banks and financial institutions to extend credit and financial services to underserved and priority segments of...

March 30, 2016

Rural Bank Branch Expansion

Rural bank branch expansion refers to the systematic increase in the number and geographical spread of banking outlets in rural and semi-urban areas of India. In the context...

March 30, 2016

Rural Branch Mandate

The Rural Branch Mandate refers to the regulatory requirement imposed on banks to expand their physical presence in rural and semi-urban areas as a condition for broader branch...

March 30, 2016

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