Deloitte launches WorldClass Initiative in India

Deloitte has announced the launch of its global initiative ‘WorldClass’ in India for the empowerment of women. The initiative was launched by Deloitte’s Global CEO, Punit Renjen in the presence of Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Economic Survey Report for 2018-19 of Delhi

The government of Delhi has tabled the Economic Survey Report for 2018-19 in Delhi Assembly. The Survey report highlights the following facts and figures: Delhi witnessed a growth of 8.61% in 2018-19 and the GDP increased of Delhi at constant ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Karnataka High Court quashes ED freeze on Greenpeace Bank Accounts

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the order of Enforcement Directorate (ED) which froze the bank accounts of Greenpeace India. The court noted that the validity of the ED order has lost its efficacy on account of efflux of time as the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

NITI Aayog hosts Conference on Future of Indian Banking and role of technology Tomorrow

The think tank Niti Ayog had hosted the conference on Future of Indian Banking and role of technology Tomorrow in association with the Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare (EGROW Foundation). The conference was inaugurated by Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Amitabh Bachchan WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region

On 24th February 2019, Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey rolled out “National Action Plan – Viral Hepatitis” to eliminate viral hepatitis at Mumbai in presence of Amitabh Bachchan, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region. The aim of ..

Green Book crowned as Best Picture at 91st Academy Awards

An American biographical comedy-drama film “Green Book” has won the Best Picture at 91st Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on 25th February 2019. Green Book also won best supporting actor for Mahershala Ali and best original ..