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Sustainable Cities India Program

On February 24, 2022, the World Economic Forum (WEF) and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to design ‘Sustainable Cities India’ program. Key Points This partnership between WEF and NIUA is significant in the ..

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Moody’s India Growth Forecast- Update

The GDP growth prediction for India has been raised by Moody’s Investors Service. The prediction for the current financial year has been raised to 9.5 percent from 7 percent. Overview: The GDP forecast has been increased citing an economic recovery ..

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RBI: Amendments in Payments Systems Rules

The Reserve Bank of India has amended the Payments and Settlement Systems Regulations. This system allows the companies who are seeking to run payment businesses to apply for licenses from the regulator. Overview: The application for licensing should include the ..

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J&K FDI Policy

Jammu & Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved a foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for the union territory with a foreign stake of a minimum of 51 percent. Overview: L-G Manoj Sinha approved the Policy for Promotion of Foreign ..

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‘Nikarshan Sadan’ Dredging Museum

On February 23, 2022, the union minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated “Nikarshan Sadan Dredging Museum”. Highlights The Nikarshan Sadan Museum is built by “Dredging Corporation of India”, at DCI campus in Visakhapatnam. The museum ..

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Angadia System

Recently, an FIR was registered against three Mumbai Police officials for allegedly threatening Angadias and extorting money from them. Before this, Angadias shop in Mulund was looted by robbers. What is Angadia system? Angadia system is a century-old parallel banking system in India. ..

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RBI’s Caution against Carpooling app ‘sRide’

On February 23, 2022, the Reserve bank of India (RBI) cautioned public against carpooling app sRide. Why RBI caution against sRide App? RBI caution against sRide App, stating that this firm was operating a semi-closed pre-paid instrument, without receiving authorization ..

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Rural Connectivity GIS Data

On February 22, 2022, the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched rural connectivity GIS data in public domain. Key Facts The GIS data in public domain will facilitate broader use by start-ups, governments, academia, and civil society to ..

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NITI Aayog on Green Financing

According to NITI Aayog, there is a need for more financial instruments to provide a boost to clean mobility in India, particularly shared mobility, while keeping its focus on finance methods that are widely acceptable, applicable, and sustainable. Overview: NITI ..

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RBI Sell/Buy Swap Auction

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced to undertake a “sell/buy swap auction” of USD 5 billion in March, 2022. Highlights The Sell/Buy Swap Auction will help in levelling the liquidity of rupee in the light of expected behemoth IPO ..

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