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Japan Commits Rs 12,800 Crore Loan to Finance Indian Projects
On February 21st, 2024, Japan’s government signed a yen loan agreement worth 232.209 billion yen, approximately Rs 12,800 crore, with India to fund development across nine crucial infrastructure and innovation promotion projects that aim to strengthen bilateral economic ties. Key ..
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
RBI Restricts BPSP Transactions over Compliance Fears
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently directed prominent card networks like Visa and Mastercard to immediately stop enabling commercial transactions by a class of entities called Business Payment Solution Providers (BPSPs) until merchant compliance issues are addressed. RBI ..
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
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