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SEACEN-FSI 25th Conference of Asia-Pacific Supervision Directors in Mumbai

June 17, 2023

SEACEN-FSI 25th Conference of Asia-Pacific Supervision Directors: Banking supervisors are being urged by the Reserve Bank to keep up to date with technological advances in order to regulate and monitor the fast-evolving world of financial technology. SEACEN-FSI 25th Conference of Asia-Pacific Supervision Directors: Highlights The Reserve Bank’s deputy governor, Mukesh Jain, stated that as banks …

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Expansion of Grammy Awards: Introducing Three New Categories

June 17, 2023

The Grammy Awards will introduce three new categories, according to The Hollywood Reporter. These additions include Best African Music Performance, Best Pop Dance Recording, and Best Alternative Jazz Album. The creation of the Best African Music Performance category recognizes the growing global popularity of African artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems, who have …

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A Life Well Spent — Four Decades in the Indian Foreign Service by Ambassador Satish Chandra

June 17, 2023

Ambassador Satish Chandra, an Indian diplomat, has penned a book titled ‘A Life Well Spent – Four Decades in the Indian Foreign Service,’ chronicling his extensive career in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) from 1965 to 2005. The book delves into his journey from being an IFS probationer to assuming the role of Deputy National …

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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme: Issue price fixed at Rs 5,926/gm

June 17, 2023

Why the Scheme is in News? The Sovereign Gold Bonds 2023-24 (Series I) will be available for subscription from June 19-23, 2023 as per the Government of India Notification No.4(6)-B(W&M)/2023 dated June 14, 2023. The Settlement date for the same has been fixed for June 27, 2023. During the subscription period, the Bond’s issue price …

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Daniel Ellsberg, Renowned Whistleblower of the Pentagon Papers, Passes Away at 92

June 17, 2023

Daniel Ellsberg, a U.S. military analyst, passed away at the age of 92. He became known for leaking the “Pentagon Papers,” which exposed how the U.S. government deceived the public about the Vietnam War. This revelation sparked a significant fight for freedom of the press. Ellsberg’s actions, predating figures like Edward Snowden and Wikileaks, revealed …

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Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 after over a century

June 17, 2023

About the news : Japan’s parliament has raised the age of consent from 13 to 16, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world’s lowest consent age. Lawmakers also broadened the definition of rape from “forcible sexual intercourse” to “non-consensual sexual intercourse”. The expanded definition includes acts …

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Centre Introduces ‘Y-Break – Yoga at Office Chair’ for Employee Stress Relief

June 17, 2023

The central government of India has recently taken a proactive step towards improving the well-being of its employees by introducing the “Y-Break – Yoga at Office Chair” protocol. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy), aims to help professionals relieve stress, rejuvenate their energy levels, and …

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Indian Overseas Bank Introduces Innovative Scheme Allowing Customers to Use Any Name as Account Number

June 17, 2023

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a public sector lender based in Chennai, has launched a groundbreaking scheme called ‘My Account My Name,’ which enables customers to select any name as their savings account number. This initiative, the first of its kind in the banking industry, allows individuals to choose a personalized account number that can be …

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Indian Navy Launches Julley Ladakh Outreach Program

June 17, 2023

The Indian Navy recently launched an outreach program called Julley Ladakh (Hello Ladakh) to increase awareness about the Navy and engage with the youth and civil society in the pristine state of Ladakh. Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, flagged off a 5000 km Motorcycle Expedition on June 15, 2023, …

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SBI Presents Record-breaking Dividend Cheque of Rs 5,740 Crore to Finance Minister

June 17, 2023

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector bank, has presented a dividend cheque of Rs 5,740 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the financial year 2022-23. The dividend payment was made by SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara, in the presence of Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi. This dividend amount marks the …

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Daily Archives: June 17, 2023

SEACEN-FSI 25th Conference of Asia-Pacific Supervision Directors in Mumbai

Expansion of Grammy Awards: Introducing Three New Categories

A Life Well Spent — Four Decades in the Indian Foreign Service by Ambassador Satish Chandra

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme: Issue price fixed at Rs 5,926/gm

Daniel Ellsberg, Renowned Whistleblower of the Pentagon Papers, Passes Away at 92

Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 after over a century

Centre Introduces ‘Y-Break – Yoga at Office Chair’ for Employee Stress Relief

Indian Overseas Bank Introduces Innovative Scheme Allowing Customers to Use Any Name as Account Number

Indian Navy Launches Julley Ladakh Outreach Program

SBI Presents Record-breaking Dividend Cheque of Rs 5,740 Crore to Finance Minister

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