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Exemption for PSUs from Minimum Public Float Rules

The Indian government has announced that public sector entities will be exempt from the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norm. The MPS norm mandates that listed companies must have at least 25% of their shares held by the public. However, this ..

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India’s First Green Hydrogen Blending Project

NTPC Limited and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) have commissioned India’s first green hydrogen blending project in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas township, Surat. The project, which aims to supply H2-NG (natural gas) to households in the ..

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Arunachal Pradesh Siyom bridge

Defence minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, along with 27 other infrastructure projects completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). These projects, costing a total of 724 crore rupees, will significantly improve India’s border infrastructure, ..

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Manipur Gaan Ngai festival

The Gaan Ngai festival is a major event in the state of Manipur, celebrated by the Zeliarong community every year after the harvest season. On January 4, 2023, the community will come together to show their gratitude for a good ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 4, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 4, 2023. INDIA Supreme Court observed that all religious conversions cannot be presumed by a State to be illegal. King Charles III of UK held a telephone conversation on India’s ..

Hydrogen for Heritage: Indian Railways Introducing Hydrogen Power Trains on Heritage Lines

At the start of the New Year 2023, Indian Railways has set a goal to modernize its heritage lines with the latest technology. To achieve this, the Ministry of Railways has announced a plan to introduce hydrogen power trains on ..

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PM Remarks on Indian Science Congress (ISC)

In his address at the 108th Indian Science Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significant progress India has made in the field of science and innovation. He stated that India is now ranked 40th on the Global Innovation Index, ..

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Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – January 3, 2023

1. Which of the following banks has appointed Ajay Kumar Srivastava as Managing Director and CEO? [A] Indian Overseas Bank[B] Karnataka Bank[C] Union Bank of India[D] Punjab & Sind Bank Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Indian Overseas Bank] Notes:Ajay Kumar ..

RBI’s Systemic Risk Survey (SRS)

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) has shown that global spillovers, financial market and general risks have increased, while macroeconomic risks have moderated. The survey, which was conducted in November 2022 and solicited the perceptions ..

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J&K Legal Aid Defence Counsel System

Recently, Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan, launched the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System (LADCS) in ten districts of the Union Territory. Expansion of the System The system, which aims to ..

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