Page-11 of Current Affairs - October, 2013
Government plans to launch interest rate futures
In order to deepen its financial market, the Govt is all set to launch trading of government bond futures. These interest rate futures would help banks and financial institutions and allow Indian policy makers with an estimate to evaluate market predictions for their future rate ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Chanda Kochhar ranked 4th in Fortune magazine's global list of top-50 women business leaders
ICICI Bank CEO and MD, Ms Chanda Kochhar has been ranked 4th in Fortune magazine’s global list of top-50 women business leaders. The list is topped by Brazilian energy giant Petrobras’ CEO, Maria Das Gracas Foster. Other Indians making it to the list ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
New Zealand author Eleanor Catton wins 2013 Booker Prize
New Zealand author Ms Eleanor Catton became the youngest winner of the Man Booker Prize for fiction. She claimed the award for her novel “The Luminaries”. “The Luminaries” is the longest book ever to win the Booker Prize . Ms Eleanor Catton ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India tops new Global Slavery Index
“Global Slavery Index” published by the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation, ranked India first in terms of number of modern day slaves in the world. The index has ranked 162 countries based on 3 factors:- Estimated prevalence of modern slavery (including practices such as debt ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Govt proposes to build storage facilities for steady flow of foodgrains under Food Security Act
The Central Govt is planning to set up intermediate grain storage facilities at block level in each state. Objective: To ensure steady flow of foodgrain under the National Food Security Act. Funding: Entirely centrally sponsored. Centre will provide Rs 450 crore ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Wal-Mart gets clean chit in FEMA case
World’s largest supermarket chain Wal-Mart, got a clean chit from ED (Enforcement Directorate) in the FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) violation case. Why a clean chit to Wal-Mart in FEMA Case? Since Government has allowed FDI in multi-brand retail and also made ..