January, 2021 -

Piyush Goyal inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’

January 16, 2021

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal has inaugurated the two-day ‘Prarambh’, Startup India International Summit in New Delhi on 15 January 2021. The Summit has been organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under M/o Commerce & Industry. WARRIOR 4.0 …

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Centre launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0

January 16, 2021

The Government of India launched the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana on 15 January 2021. The scheme has been rolled out for the current financial year, ending March 2021, and will be implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. WARRIOR 4.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and …

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DRDO develops India’s first Indigenously-Developed 9mm Machine Pistol

January 15, 2021

India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol has been jointly developed by DRDO and Indian Army. Infantry School, Mhow and DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune have designed and developed this weapon using their respective expertise in the complementary areas. The weapon has been developed in a record time of four months. The weapon …

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FSS and IPPB join hands to promote financial inclusion

January 15, 2021

Financial Software and Systems (FSS), a leading payment processor and provider of integrated payment products, has partnered with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to promote financial inclusion among underserved and unbanked segments. As part of the collaboration: IPPB will use FSS’ Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) to deliver interoperable and affordable doorstep banking services to …

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Intel appoints Pat Gelsinger as new CEO

January 15, 2021

Intel has appointed Pat Gelsinger as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Feb. 15, 2021. Gelsinger will also join the Intel board of directors upon assuming the role. He will succeed Bob Swan, who will remain CEO until Feb. 15. WARRIOR 4.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams | Bilingual …

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Kerala becomes 8th State to complete ease of doing business reforms

January 15, 2021

Kerala has become the 8th State in the country to successfully undertake “Ease of Doing Business” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Kerala has become eligible to mobilise additional financial resources of Rs.2,373 crore through Open Market Borrowings. Permission for the same was issued by the Department of Expenditure on 12th …

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IFFI 2021 to celebrate the work of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray

January 15, 2021

The 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be celebrating the work of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray by screening five of his classics. As part of the tribute, the festival will showcase Ray’s acclaimed “Pather Panchali”, the first film of his The Apu Trilogy, 1964 romantic drama “Charulata”, “Sonar Kella”, his 1977 Hindi directorial …

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Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice

January 15, 2021

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time on January 13, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. He was first impeached in 2019 over his Ukraine dealings. WARRIOR 4.0 | …

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Indian Army inks $20 mn contract to buy SWITCH drones

January 15, 2021

The Indian Army has recently signed a contract with Mumbai-based drone manufacturing company, ideaForge, to procure high-altitude variant of SWITCH unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The total cost of the deal is approximately USD 20 million. However, the quantity of UAVs to be procured is not disclosed. These UAVs will be delivered to the Indian Army …

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Fitch Ratings Projects GDP of India at -9.4% in FY21

January 15, 2021

The Fitch Ratings expect the gross domestic product (GDP) of India to contract by 9.4 per cent in FY21 (April 2020 to March 2021). Fitch further projects the GDP to expand by 11 per cent in FY22 (April 2021 to March 2022). WARRIOR 4.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams …

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Monthly Archives: January 2021

Piyush Goyal inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’

Centre launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0

DRDO develops India’s first Indigenously-Developed 9mm Machine Pistol

FSS and IPPB join hands to promote financial inclusion

Intel appoints Pat Gelsinger as new CEO

Kerala becomes 8th State to complete ease of doing business reforms

IFFI 2021 to celebrate the work of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray

Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice

Indian Army inks $20 mn contract to buy SWITCH drones

Fitch Ratings Projects GDP of India at -9.4% in FY21

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