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March, 2023 - - Part 5_3.1

India’s Defence Exports to Reach Rs 40,000 Crore by 2026: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh Addresses Sam Manekshaw Memorial Lecture on Nation Building India is set to become a major exporter of defense equipment and materials, with exports projected to be worth Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 crore by 2026. The announcement was made by Union minister Rajnath Singh during a speech at Symbiosis International University, where he …

March, 2023 - - Part 5_4.1

Tamil writer Perumal Murugan’s novel ‘Pyre’ makes it to International Booker 2023 longlist

International Booker 2023 Perumal Murugan’s novel ‘Pyre’, which deals with caste-based discrimination, has been nominated for the 2023 International Booker Prize longlist. Originally written in Tamil under the title ‘Pukkuli’, the book follows the story of a couple from different castes who flee their village, triggering a dark and ominous tale. The book was translated …

March, 2023 - - Part 5_5.1

PFRDA raises ombudsman age limit to 70 years from 65 years

The government increased the maximum age for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority’s (PFRDA) ombudsman from 65 to 70 years. The ombudsman is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and helping to resolve complaints or grievances that come under PFRDA regulations. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams More about the raise …

March, 2023 - - Part 5_6.1

G20 Trade Working Group Discusses Accelerating Global Trade and Bridging Finance Gap

G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Meets in Mumbai to Boost Global Trade Over 100 delegates from various countries attended the first meeting of the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group in Mumbai. The participants engaged in two-panel discussions and visited the Bharat Diamond Bourse to learn about India’s gem and jewelry industry. The delegates …

March, 2023 - - Part 5_8.1

Saudi Arabia becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organization dialogue partner

The Saudi Arabian government has taken a significant step towards joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a regional alliance dominated by China and Russia. During a cabinet meeting presided over by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, a memorandum was approved to initiate dialogue with the SCO. The decision to pursue membership was reportedly raised during a …

March, 2023 - - Part 5_10.1

NGO from Assam honoured with Children’s Champion Award

Children’s Champion Award 2023: Tapoban, an NGO based in Pathsala, Assam, which focuses on supporting children with special needs and autism, has been honored with the prestigious Children’s Champion Award 2023 in the health and nutrition category. This award is presented by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights and acknowledges individuals and organizations …

March, 2023 - - Part 5_11.1

Indian-origin Sikh woman becomes Connecticut’s first Asian assistant police chief

Lt. Manmeet Colon, who is of Indian origin and a Sikh woman officer, has recently taken up the position of assistant police chief in the state of Connecticut, becoming the first-ever person of Asian descent to hold the position. She has been a member of the New Haven Police Department (NHPD) for 15 years and …

March, 2023 - - Part 5_12.1

Axis Bank launches ‘MicroPay’ based on ‘Pin on Mobile’ technology for digital payments

Axis Bank, one of India’s top private sector banks, has introduced a groundbreaking payment solution called “MicroPay” in collaboration with technical partners Ezetap by Razorpay and MyPinpad. What is MicroPay? MicroPay is a “PIN on Mobile” solution that transforms a merchant’s smartphone into a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal, making digital payments easier and delivering a one-of-a-kind …