RBI to create a ‘Specialised Supervisory and Regulatory Cadre’

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Central Board has decided to create a ‘Specialised Supervisory and Regulatory Cadre’ within the RBI. Key Highlights About: The decision to create a Specialised Supervisory and Regulatory Cadre within the RBI was taken at ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

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

Shaktikanta Das newly appointed Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Shaktikanta Das, a retired 1980 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of 3 years. He succeeded the post after the sudden resignation ..

Shaktikanta Das: 25th Governor of RBI

India’s former economic affairs secretary and current member of the Finance Commission Shaktikanta Das is to be appointed as next RBI Governor. He will be the 25th Governor of the apex bank of the country. About  Shaktikanta Das Shaktikanta Das ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Ajay Narayan Jha appointed as new Finance Secretary of India

Ajay Narayan Jha, a 1982-batch IAS officer of Manipur Tripura cadre, has been appointed the new Finance Secretary of India. He succeeded Hasmukh Adhia. The Finance Secretary is the Permanent Secretary-level civil servant, who plays a leadership role in the ..

Ravi Kota appointed as new Joint Secretary of 15th Finance Commission of India

Ravi Kota, the 1993 batch IAS officer of Assam- Meghalaya, has been appointed Joint Secretary of 15th Finance Commission under the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). Presently, he is posted as Principal Secretary in Government of Assam-Meghalaya. The Finance Commission, ..