NRIs Current Affairs, GK & News
June 16: International Day of Family Remittances
Every year, the International Day of Family Remittances is observed on June 16 by the United Nations. The day is observed all over the world. This year the day is celebrated under the theme Theme: Remittances are a lifeline Highlights The day is celebrated to recognize the efforts of migrants living abroad and help improve ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: foreign funds • Gulf Countries • Indian diaspora • International Day of Family Remittances • NRI deposits • NRIs • OCI • Remittance • remittances • Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India
NRIs cannot file RTI applications: Government
Government has informed Lok Sabha that Non-Resident Indians (NRI) cannot file Right to Information (RTI) applications to seek governance-related information from Central government departments. It mentioned that only citizens of India have the right to seek information under the provisions of RTI Act, 2005 and NRIs are not eligible to file RTI applications. Right to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Topics: Lok Sabha • National • NRIs • Restrictions under RTI • Right to Information
Union Cabinet clears proxy voting for NRIs
The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to extend proxy voting to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas Indians. Currently, only service personnel are permitted to vote through proxy. To make proxy voting for NRIs a reality, government is going to introduce bill to amend the Representation of People Act. Key Facts This decision will enable ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Topics: Cabinet Decisions • Elections • Indian diaspora • National • NRIs • Proxy Voting