Indian economy projected to grow by 7.7% in FY 2017: UNWESP report According to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017 report, India’s economy is projected to grow by 7.7% in fiscal 2017 and 7.6% in 2018. Administrator Jan 21, 2017 Save for Later
Current Affairs 20th January, 2017 Bengaluru ranked world’s most dynamic city: JLL Index CCEA approves listing of five general insurance PSUs at the stock exchanges Delhi Police commissioner Alok Verma appointed as new CBI director Administrator Jan 20, 2017 Save for Later
Union Cabinet approves amendment in Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme The Union Cabinet has given its approval for amendment in the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS) for electronics manufacturing. Administrator Jan 20, 2017 Save for Later
CCEA approves listing of five general insurance PSUs at the stock exchanges The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its in principle approval for listing the five Public Sector General Insurance Companies (2016-17) owned General Insurance Companies in the stock exchanges. Administrator Jan 20, 2017 Save for Later
Union Cabinet approves to augment CGTMSE for supporting MSEs The Union Cabinet has approved package for augmentation of the Corpus of Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) for supporting Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Administrator Jan 20, 2017 Save for Later
Bengaluru ranked world’s most dynamic city: JLL Index According to recently released Jones Lang LaSalle’s City Momentum Index (CMI), Bengaluru (capital of Karnatak) has emerged as the most dynamic city in the world. Administrator Jan 20, 2017 Save for Later
AAI receives 45 initial bids under Regional Connectivity Scheme The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received 45 initial bids from 11 parties to fly routes under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) launched by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation. Administrator Jan 20, 2017 Save for Later
Delhi Police commissioner Alok Verma appointed as new CBI director Delhi Police Commissioner and Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar Verma was appointed as new Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation. He will have tenure of two years. Administrator Jan 20, 2017 Save for Later
Current Affairs 19th January, 2017 Timothy Gonsalves committee recommends reservation for girl students in IITs Second Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi India ranks 92nd in 2017 Global Talent Index Administrator Jan 19, 2017 Save for Later
Second Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi The second edition of Ministry of External Affairs’ annual Raisina Dialogue was held in New Delhi with the theme The New Normal: Multilateralism in a multipolar world. Administrator Jan 19, 2017 Save for Later
Union Cabinet approves India’s Membership in the International Vaccine Institute The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the proposal for India taking full membership of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Governing Council. Administrator Jan 19, 2017 Save for Later
NASA approves mission to explore iron-rich asteroid 16 Psyche The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has approved a mission to explore 16 Psyche, an iron-rich asteroid. As part of the mission, NASA craft will be launched in 2023, and will arrive at Psyche in 2030. Administrator Jan 19, 2017 Save for Later