Second advance estimates of national income

National Statistical Office (NSO) under ‘Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’ released the Second Advance Estimates (SAE) of National Income, 2021-22 and Quarterly Estimates of GDP for October-December quarter (Q3), 2021-22. Key facts In the year 2021-22, the Real GDP or Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Constant (2011-12) Prices is estimated to reach Rs 147.72 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022

Topics: Advance Estimates of National Income • Central Statistical Office (CSO) • Index of Industrial Production (IIP) • National Income • National Statistical Office (NSO)

SEBI’s first woman Chairperson

On February 28, 2022, the government appointed Madhabi Puri Buch as the new chairperson of SEBI. Key Facts Madhabi Puri Buch is the first woman chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). She was the former head of ICICI Securities. In between 2017 to 2021, she also served in SEBI, as a ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022

Topics: Financial Sector Regulatory Appointment Search Committee • first woman Chairperson of SEBI • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

NDB in GIFT City

New Development Bank (NDB) is set to become the first multilateral agency to open an office in Gujarat International Finance Tech City (Gift). Key Points New Development Bank has received the approval for the same. It will open the office in GIFT City in May 2022. Indian office will help in identifying suitable projects and try ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • International Current Affairs

Topics: Gift City • National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) • New Development Bank

Delhi Science Innovation Hub

Government of Delhi is all set to develop a “Science Innovation Hub” at a school run by it in Kautilya Enclave. Key Points Delhi Science Innovation Hub includes all the modern and latest facilities, like a planetarium which is a museum to provide enhanced knowledge of scientific culture, and temperament to students. With the help ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • States Current Affairs

Topics: Delhi Government • Delhi Science Innovation Hub • Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation

SWIFT Ban on Russia

The United States and the European Union (EU) have decided to cut off a number of Russian banks from SWIFT, the main international payment system. Russia’s central bank assets will also be frozen, which will limit Moscow’s ability to access its foreign reserves. Overview: This move’s intention is to further isolate Russia from the international ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Banking Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • International Current Affairs

Topics: European Union • Russia • Russia Uk • Russia-Ukraine conflict • SWIFT • United States

National Polio Immunization Drive, 2022

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandavia, launched the National Polio Immunization Drive for 2022, on February 26. Highlights On the Occasion, the Minister noted that, India’s strategic fight against polio is a success story of its public health policy against vaccine preventable diseases. India is vigilant and is ensuring that every child ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Intensified Mission Indradhanush • Mission Indradhanush • National Polio Immunization Drive • National Polio Immunization Drive 2022 • Pulse Polio Immunization Programme