Nandan Nilekani
National Common Mobility Card – Update (December, 2020)
On December 28, 2020, PM Modi launched the National common Mobility Card. The National Common Mobility Card will allow passengers with RuPay debit card to be swiped for Metro level. Key Features of National Common Mobility Card The National Common ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
GST Council Meet: GST of Mobile Phones increased from 12% to 18%
On March 14, 2020, the GST Council met for the 39th time in New Delhi. The Council was headed by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman. Highlights The Council has increased the GST of mobile phones from 12% to 18%. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Infosys wins UN Global Climate Action Award in ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category
Infosys has won the prestigious United Nations Global Climate Action Award in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category. With this feat, Infosys has become the only corporate from India to earn the recognition for its efforts to combat climate change. The ..
Nandan Nilekani unveiled an account aggregator model “Sahamati”
Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani has launched an account aggregator model – Sahamati – via which, individuals and small businesses can share their digital financial data with third-parties in a safe and secure manner. For example, a user seeking a loan ..
Nilekani Panel suggests measures to encourage Digital Payments
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Nandan Nilekani committee has submitted its suggestions on measures to encourage digital payments in India to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. Background: In January 2019 the RBI had set up the five-member panel under ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Nandan Nilekani committee submits report on digital payments to RBI
A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – appointed committee headed by Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani submitted its report on promoting digital payments to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on May 17. The RBI will examine the recommendations of the committee and ..
Nilekani Panel on Digital Payments submits report to RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed committee on ‘suggestions on promoting digital payment’ has submitted its report to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. The committee was headed by Nandan Nilekani, also known as Aadhaar Architect. Key Highlights Background: In January ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
RBI committee under chairman ship to deepen digital payments
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently appointed 5-member committee under the chairmanship of Nandan Nilekani to further deepen digital payments and enhance financial inclusion through Fintech. The panel would assess the current levels of digital payments in financial ..