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September, 2022 - - Part 4_4.1

Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden

President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, nine years after he exposed the scale of secret surveillance operations by the National Security Agency (NSA). U.S. authorities have for years wanted him returned to the United States to face a criminal trial on espionage charges. Bank Maha Pack includes …

Bandaru Wilsonbabu Ambassador to Madagascar

Bandaru Wilsonbabu appointed as Indian Ambassador to Madagascar

Bandaru Wilsonbabu new Indian Ambassador to Madagascar: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that IFS officer Bandaru Wilsonbabu, who is now joint secretary in the ministry of external affairs, has been named as India’s new ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar. He is anticipated to start the assignment soon. Abhay Kumar will be replaced …

September, 2022 - - Part 4_6.1

Senior Advocate R Venkataramani named as new Attorney General of India

Senior advocate R Venkataramani has been appointed as the 16th Attorney General of India. The President has appointed Mr Venkataramani as the new Attorney General for a period of three years from the 1st of October. The notification regarding Mr Venkataramani’s appointment as the Attorney General was issued today by the Department of Legal Affairs, Union …

September, 2022 - - Part 4_8.1

BSE Receives SEBI’s Final Approval to Launch EGR on its Platform

Stock exchange BSE has received final approval from the capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for introducing the Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) segment on its platform. The exchange had received in-principle approval from Sebi in February after which the exchange conducted several mock trading in the test environment for exchange members …

Popular Front of India (PFI)

Ministry of Home Affairs bans PFI and its associates for five years

Ministry of Home Affairs bans PFI and its associates: The Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliates were banned by the Centre for a period of five years, days after law enforcement agents tried in a campaign to suppress the activities of the group. The Ministry of Home Affairs used the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act …

September, 2022 - - Part 4_10.1

Union Bank of India inaugurated ethical hacking lab

The Union Bank of India inaugurated the Ethical Hacking Lab at the Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in Hyderabad. The lab with a cyber defence mechanism will protect the bank’s information system, digital assets, and channels, against potential cyber threats. The lab was inaugurated by the bank’s managing director and CEO, A. Manimekhalai. Union …

September, 2022 - - Part 4_11.1

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 Extended Further For 6 Months

The Commerce Ministry announced the extension of the existing foreign trade policy by six months. The reason behind the development is currency volatility and global uncertainty. The ministry said, the geo-political situation is not suitable for long-term foreign trade policy.  Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams What The Ministry …

September, 2022 - - Part 4_12.1

Vijay Jasuja named as Independent Director of Stashfin

Leading Fintech platform Stashfin has appointed BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) expert and former MD and CEO of SBI Cards, Vijay Jasuja as Non-Executive Independent Director. He also served as a Director at PNB Cards. Jasuja, an industry veteran, has more than 40 years of BFSI experience in leadership positions across Indian and overseas …