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Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is a key financial metric used to assess the ability of a borrower to service its debt obligations from its operating income....

June 25, 2016

Debt-Equity Ratio

The Debt–Equity Ratio is a fundamental financial metric used to assess the capital structure of a business by comparing its total debt to shareholders’ equity. In banking and...

June 25, 2016

Decentralized FX Market

The decentralised foreign exchange (FX) market refers to a global system for trading currencies that operates without a centralised exchange or physical marketplace. Transactions are conducted over the...

June 25, 2016

Indian-origin lawyer Yasmin Sooka to chair UN commission on human rights in South Sudan

South African Indian-origin lawyer Yasmin Sooka has been appointed to chairman of three member UN commission (committee) to monitor the human rights situation in South Sudan. The committee...

June 25, 2016

Scientists develop new bio-ink for 3D bio-printing with stem cells

Scientists have developed a new stem cell-containing bio-ink that allows 3D printing of complex living tissues that may be used for surgical implants. The medical breakthrough was achieved...

June 25, 2016

25 June: Day of the Seafarer

The Day of the Seafarer is being observed on 25 June every year as an expression of thanks to the seafarers for their contribution to the economy and...

June 25, 2016

United Kingdom in historic referendum votes to exit European Union

People of United Kingdom (UK) in a historic Brexit referendum have voted in favour of leaving European Union (EU). In the Brexit referendum, the ‘Leave’ side won decisively...

June 25, 2016

ADB approves $500 million loan for bridge over Ganga River in Bihar

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 500 million dollars loan to build a bridge across the Ganga River in Bihar. The loan funds will be used...

June 25, 2016

Sri Lankan Parliament unanimously passes Right to Information bill

Sri Lankan Parliament has unanimously passed the Right to Information (RTI) bill aimed at restoring transparency and good governance in the country. The RTI bill seeks to give...

June 25, 2016

Colombia Government, FARC rebels sign historic ceasefire and disarmament agreement

The Colombian government and the leftist FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) rebels have signed a historic ceasefire and disarmament agreement. It was signed in presence of Colombian...

June 25, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – June 23, 2016

1. Who is the current Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Government of India (GoI)? [A]Arvind Subramanian [B]Kaushik Basu [C]Arvind Virmani [D]Shankar Acharya Answer: Arvind SubramanianNotes: Arvind Subramanian,...

June 24, 2016

De-dollarization

De-dollarisation refers to the process by which countries reduce their reliance on the United States dollar in international trade, finance, foreign exchange reserves, and cross-border transactions. In banking...

June 24, 2016