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NPCI launches “Rupay Festive Carnival”

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched ‘RuPay Festive Carnival’. What are the Key Features of Rupay Festive Carnival? The ‘RuPay Festive Carnival’ will give compelling advantage...

October 28, 2020

IFSCA approves two new regulations

On October 27, 2020, International Financial Services Centre Authorities approved to new regulations during the board meeting held. Highlights During the meeting the following new regulations were approved...

October 28, 2020

DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub inaugurated at Shibpur, WB

On October 27, 2020, the Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh pokhriyal nishank inaugurated the DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub. The hub was inaugurated at Shibpur in Howrah District of...

October 28, 2020

Deadline to payments under Vivad se Vishwas scheme extended

On October 27, 2020, the Government of India extended the deadline for making payment under the Vivad se Vishwas scheme. The deadline has been extended to March 31,...

October 28, 2020

RBI to set new QR code rules to change payment picture of India

The Reserve Bank of India recently ordered payment system operators (PSO) from launching new proprietor QR code for transactions. The apex Bank asked the PSOs switch to at...

October 28, 2020

Agreement signed between India Post and US Postal Service for Electronic Exchange of Data

On October 27, 2020, India Post and US Postal Service signed agreement for electronic exchange of data related to postal shipments. Highlights Based on the agreement, the respective...

October 27, 2020

Low Cost Technology anti-ageing Compound developed by IIT-Guwahati

The researchers from IIT Guwahati developed a low-cost method to produce anti-ageing compounds. The compound has been developed from a wide range of agricultural resources such as pulses,...

October 27, 2020

Second Phase of Urban Environment Improvement Programme in Punjab

The Urban Environment Improvement Programme (UEIP) is a flagship initiative of the Government of Punjab aimed at improving the quality of urban life by upgrading basic infrastructure, sanitation,...

October 27, 2020

India attends 6th BRICS Parliamentary Forum

On October 27, 2020, Indian Parliamentary delegation under the leadership of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla attended the sixth BRICS Parliamentary Forum. It was chaired by the Chairman...

October 27, 2020

Two New Ramsar sites designated in India: Key Facts

The Kabartal Wetland in Bihar and Asan Conservation Reserve in Uttrakhand have been designated as Ramsar sites, building them ‘Wetlands of International Importance’. What are the Key Features...

October 27, 2020

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