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Bima Sugam – India’s Insurance E-Marketplace
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued draft regulations to establish Bima Sugam as a not-for-profit entity to serve as an online insurance marketplace catering to all stakeholders. Objective By promoting transparency and collaboration, Bima Sugam ..
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial
The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh flag vessel MV Desh Bangla, carrying stone aggregates, was flagged off ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • International / World Current Affairs
India Plans Development of Six Mega Ports by 2047
In a recent policy update, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways outlined ambitious plans for six coastal mega ports by 2047, in line with the Maritime India Vision. The policy underscores expanding economic and strategic interests in the Indian ..
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 Series IV Opens for Subscription
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the opening of the next tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 – Series IV. The bonds will be open for subscription from February 12 to February 16, 2023. The issue price ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
National Common Mobility Card
The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of the Government of India, as part of the ‘One Nation, One Card’ initiative. It aims to streamline public transport payments and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
India Launches UPI Payment Services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius
India launched UPI payment services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius during a virtual ceremony attended by PM Modi and the top leadership of the two nations. The move enables UPI settlement services for Indian nationals travelling to these countries and ..
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • International / World Current Affairs