RBI clarifies Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits

Source- This post is based on the article “Planning to invest in green deposits? RBI releases latest guidelines to explain key provisions” published in “Live mint” on 1st January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the RBI released updated guidelines to clarify key provisions related to the RBI’s Green Deposits Framework. What are Green Deposits?… Continue reading RBI clarifies Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits

Green Cover Index – NHAI signs MoU with NRSC

Source- This post is based on the article “NHAI signs MoU with NRSC for Development and Reporting of “Green Cover Index” for National Highways of India” published in “PIB” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? NHAI has signed a three-year MoU with the National Remote Sensing Centre to develop and report a “Green… Continue reading Green Cover Index – NHAI signs MoU with NRSC

RBI’s Revised Guidelines for Customers with Inoperative and Unclaimed Accounts

Source– This post is based on the article “Inoperative & unclaimed accounts: How will the RBI’s revised guidelines benefit customers?” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised guidelines for classifying accounts and deposits as inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits by banks.… Continue reading RBI’s Revised Guidelines for Customers with Inoperative and Unclaimed Accounts

Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023

Sources: This post is based on the article “RBI releases Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) of 2021” published in “Live Mint” on 2nd Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). Which banks are on the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks… Continue reading Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport

Source- This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya Dham” Published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Prime Minister inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. What are the Key features of the airport? 1) The airport is dedicated… Continue reading Maharishi Valmiki International Airport

‘UPI Tap and Pay’ Facility by NPCI

Source- This post is based on the article “NPCI kickstarts deployment of ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ facility for payment apps” published in “Business Standard” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has initiated the deployment of ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ across various digital payment providers. What are… Continue reading ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ Facility by NPCI

RBI Reports Decadal High in Asset Quality for Indian Banks

Source- This post is based on the article “Asset quality of Indian banks improves to decadal high: RBI” published in “The Hindu” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ‘Trend and Progress of Banking in India’ report, the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio of Indian scheduled… Continue reading RBI Reports Decadal High in Asset Quality for Indian Banks

T+0 Settlement Cycle: SEBI Proposes Instant Settlement Cycle

Source– This post is based on the article “T+0, instant settlement cycle: What is the new SEBI proposal and its potential benefits for investors?” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to introduce the T+0 settlement cycle on an… Continue reading T+0 Settlement Cycle: SEBI Proposes Instant Settlement Cycle

National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal

Source: The post is based on the article “National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines has launched the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR). What is the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR)? Specifications Details What is it It is a… Continue reading National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal

RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under the RAMP programme” published in “PIB” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? Union Minister for MSME has launched three sub-schemes under the aegis of the RAMP programme. What are the three sub schemes launched under RAMP Programme? 1) MSME… Continue reading RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it

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