Certificates of Deposit in India: Features, Types and Regulation

A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a financial instrument issued by banks and financial institutions. CDs allow individuals to deposit a fixed amount of money. The deposit is for a specified period at a predetermined interest rate. CDs serve as ..

Advancements in Agricultural Insurance Technology

Agricultural insurance is essential for risk management in farming. It protects farmers from losses due to natural disasters, pests, and diseases. Recent technological advancements have improved the agricultural insurance sector. These changes have enhanced efficiency, accessibility, and accuracy in insurance ..

5th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness started in Kathmandu

The 5th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness has started in Kathmandu, Nepal on April 26, 2019. The theme of the two-day summit is “Media Solutions for Sustainable Future: Saving Lives, Building Resilient ..

MS General Insurance Company Limited certified with ISO 31000:2018

The Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited has been certified with ISO 31000:2018 by TUV India for applying a risk management system in line with the standard. The Certificate is an international risk management standard which provides guidelines, principles, framework, ..

2018 World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD)

The World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) is observed every year on November 5 to raise awareness about precautionary measures against tsunami and share innovative approaches to risk reduction. Along with risk of large loss of life, the day also highlight ..

Deloitte India Risk Survey 2018

Deloitte is a multinational professional services network and one of the “Big Four” accounting organizations. About the Survey: Deloitte India Risk Advisory surveyed more than 100 stakeholders covering board level executives, CEOs, CFOs, CRO, Business Leaders, and Heads of Internal Audit. The ..

Odisha and Tamil Nadu governments Disaster Management Authorities are working with Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

In June 2018, Odisha government entered into a collaboration with the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), an intergovernmental body under United Nations. RIMES has 48 member nations among Asia Pacific and Africa Region and is aimed at automating ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Odisha to colloborate with Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for disaster management

The Odisha government will collaborate with the Thailand-based Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for strengthening its early warning services and enhancing preparedness for management of hazards in the State. The Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and RIMES ..

The first HADR exercise ‘Samvedna’ of Indian Air Force (IAF) in association with South Asian Region nations started

The first Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise ‘Samvedna’ of the Indian Air Force in association with South Asian Region nations has started off the coast of Kerala from March 12, 2018. The 6-day multilateral exercise would involve representatives ..

What is BASEL-III?

BASEL-III is a milestone in the supervision of banking systems in the world which defines guidelines for stringent supervision of the banks across the world and thereby sets standards for the same. It gives regulations for capital adequacy in banks, ..