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May, 2023 - - Part 2_3.1

Praveen Kumar Srivastava Sworn In as Central Vigilance Commissioner

Praveen Kumar Srivastava, a retired 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been officially sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Srivastava. He had been serving as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner since December, following …

May, 2023 - - Part 2_4.1

Equitas SFB Collaborates with IBM to Build a Digital Banking Platform

Equitas Small Finance Bank has entered into a partnership with IBM Consulting to develop and construct a digital banking platform. This collaboration aims to enhance Equitas’ digital product offerings and service capabilities, as the bank adapts its business for the digital-first generation. The joint effort will focus on providing a secure and streamlined banking experience …

May, 2023 - - Part 2_5.1

RBI Annual Report 2022-23: General Government Deficit and Debt Moderate to 9.4% and 86.5% of GDP, Respectively

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its annual report for the fiscal year 2022-23, highlighting significant improvements in the general government deficit and debt. The report notes that the general government deficit moderated to 9.4% of GDP, while the government debt stood at 86.5% of GDP. These figures represent a decline from the …

May, 2023 - - Part 2_6.1

Rise in Fake Rs 500 Notes Detected in India, RBI Annual Report Reveals

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) annual report for the fiscal year 2022-23 has shed light on the increasing number of counterfeit banknotes in circulation in India. The report highlights a significant rise in the detection of fake Rs 500 notes compared to the previous year. Additionally, it provides insights into the dominance of Rs …

May, 2023 - - Part 2_7.1

Urban Unemployment in India Declines to 6.8% in January to March 2023 quarter

The urban unemployment rate in India has continued its downward trajectory, reaching 6.8% in the January to March 2023 quarter. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of decline and indicates a positive trend in the urban labor market’s recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest data from the periodic labor force survey …

New Parliament Building Name, Location, Design, Architect, History

New Parliament Building Name, Location, Design, Architect, History

New Parliament Building Name The Parliament House in New Delhi, also known as Sansad Bhavan, serves as the official venue for the Parliament of India. It accommodates the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, which represent the lower and upper houses, respectively, in India’s two-chambered parliament. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance …

May, 2023 - - Part 2_10.1

Angshumali Rastogi India’s representative to global civil aviation org

Angshumali Rastogi India’s representative to global civil aviation org Senior bureaucrat Angshumali Rastogi was appointed India’s representative to the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Rastogi, a 1995 batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has been appointed in place …

May, 2023 - - Part 2_11.1

Sachin Tendulkar now ‘smile ambassador’ for Maharashtra govt

Sachin Tendulkar now ‘smile ambassador’ for Maharashtra govt  The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government named cricket great Sachin Tendulkar as Maharashtra’s ‘Smile Ambassador’ under the state’s ‘Swachh Mukh Abhiyan’ to spread awareness about oral health and hygiene across the state. The batting legend will be the face of the state medical education and …