Page-9 of Current Affairs - December, 2017
RBI brings Bank of India under Prompt Corrective Action
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently had initiated prompt corrective action (PCA) measures against Bank of India (BoI) in the view of its high non-performing assets (NPAs) and insufficient capital. The RBI placed BOI under PCA consequent to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Government launches Ganga Gram project at Ganga Gram Swachata Sammelan
The Union Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has formally launched ‘Ganga Gram’ project at the Ganga Gram Swachata Sammelan held in New Delhi. The project was launched under the clean Ganga mission-Namami Gange Programme for holistic sanitation development in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
NHAI creates National Highways Investment Promotion Cell
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has created National Highways Investment Promotion Cell (NHIPC) for attracting domestic and foreign investment for highways projects. The cell will focus on engaging with global institution investors, developers, construction companies and fund managers ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Schaller’s wood scorpion: New scorpion species discovered in Tripura
Scientists have discovered new scorpion species named Schaller’s wood scorpion (Liocheles schalleri) from at Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura. It has been named in honour of celebrated wildlife biologist George Schaller who has studied wildlife across the world, including the snow ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
India-Switzerland ink agreement automatic sharing of tax-related information
India has signed agreement with Switzerland for automatic sharing of tax-related information from January 1, 2018 with an aim to combat black money. Prior to it, India had to ask Switzerland for specific bits of information against the Indian account ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
World University of Design: India’s first design university opened in Haryana
India’s first and only design university World University of Design (WUD) has opened its campus at Sonipat, Haryana. The university promoted by Om Parkash Bansal Educational and Social Welfare Trust of Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab is dedicated to education in creative ..