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RBI’s second purchase under G-SAP 1.0
The Governor of Reserve Bank of India Shaktikanta Das recently announced that the apex bank will make the second purchase of Government securities under the G-Sec Acquisition Programme 1.0 on May 20, 2021. The first purchase was made in April ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
What is Ethereum 2.0?
The Ethereum is a crypto currency. Recently, it was launched in a faster, cheaper and more environmentally friendly platform, as the upgraded version called ‘Ethereum 2.0’. What is Ethereum? Ethereum is a decentralised and open source blockchain platform, which is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
India attends first BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meet
On November 10, 2020, India attended first BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meet. The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman represented India at the meet. Key Highlights During the meet, the finance ministers observed that BRICS members have delivered significant ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 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, 2021. The deadline is being extended for the third time under this ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
GST Compensation: Rs 6,000 crores tranfered to 16 states
On October 23, 2020, the Government of India transferred Rs 6000 crores to 16 states and two union territories as the first tranche. The interest rate has been fixed at 5.19 %. Key highlights Over 21 states had opted for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman chairs 43rd GST Council Meet
On October 12, 2020, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman chaired 43rd GST Council Meet. The council for the third time discussed the issue of revenue shortfall of states. Before the meet, the minister announced a slew of economic measures to ..