What is the news? The Indian Prime Minister will inaugurate the “InFinity Forum”, a 2-day thought leadership Forum on FinTech on 3rd December 2021. For the forum, a dedicated Website and Agenda for the InFinity Forum was launched recently. About the InFinity Forum InFinity Forum is IFSCA’s flagship financial technology and global thought leadership event.… Continue reading Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate IFSCA’s InFinity Forum on 3rd December 2021
Central forces, state cops require better coordination: Shah
What is the news? Recently, the Home Minister inaugurated the three-day annual conference of police chiefs in Lucknow. This is the 56th DGP/IGP conference. About the 56th DGP/IGP conference Since 2014, the DGP/IGP has been held outside Delhi, with the Prime Minister and home minister leading the deliberations. The DGP meet this year is being… Continue reading Central forces, state cops require better coordination: Shah
Weigh future potential when awarding relief: SC
What is the news? Reversing a High Court (HC) judgement, the Supreme Court (SC) observed that the possibility for a bright future of an accident victim should be considered while determining compensation. The court was dealing with the death of a 21-year-old engineering student in an accident. The Madhya Pradesh High Court calculated his monthly… Continue reading Weigh future potential when awarding relief: SC
India-built Jaffna Cultural Centre awaits inauguration
What is the news? Nearly two years after its construction, the India-funded Jaffna Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province is still awaiting inauguration. Built with an Indian grant of $11 million, the center was envisaged as a public space to promote, preserve and foster the cultural heritage of Jaffna and serve as a hub… Continue reading India-built Jaffna Cultural Centre awaits inauguration
Bribery Risk Matrix, 2021: India stands at 82 in global bribery risk rankings, dips by five spots
What is the News? The Bribery Risk Matrix 2021 has been released by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard-setting organization. The risk matrix measures the likelihood of bribe demands in 194 jurisdictions. About Bribery Risk Matrix 2021 Aim: To measure business bribery risk in 194 countries, territories, and autonomous and semi-autonomous regions. First Published in: The index was… Continue reading Bribery Risk Matrix, 2021: India stands at 82 in global bribery risk rankings, dips by five spots
Russia Successfully Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Missile
What is the News? Russia has carried out a successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile. What is the Zircon Missile? Zircon is a Hypersonic Cruise Missile developed by Russia. It has been called as one of the invincible missiles by the Russian President. What are the special features of Zircon Missile? The missile… Continue reading Russia Successfully Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Missile
Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for around 75% Gram Panchayats completed
What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has completed Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for two lakh out of the 2.69 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA using remote sensing technology What is Geographical Information System (GIS)? It is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing the geographic terrain and offers… Continue reading Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for around 75% Gram Panchayats completed
[Yojana November Summary] SVAMITVA Scheme – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The PM SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) aims to provide the ‘record of rights’ to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited rural areas and issuance of property cards to the property owners. Property owners in rural inhabited areas can download… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] SVAMITVA Scheme – Explained, pointwise
Union Minister for MSME launched Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Services Sector
What is the News? The Union Minister for MSME has launched the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for the services sector. What is Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for the services sector? The scheme aims to help in meeting the technology related requirements of enterprises in the services sector. Under the… Continue reading Union Minister for MSME launched Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Services Sector
DRI seizes of 85.535 kg gold, apprehends 4 foreign nationals in Operation “Molten Metal”
What is the News? The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently conducted an Operation code-named “Molten Metal”. What was the aim of Operation Molten Metal? Operation Molten Metal was launched to nab several Indian and foreign nationals suspected to be indulging in smuggling gold into India from Hong Kong using the air cargo route. What… Continue reading DRI seizes of 85.535 kg gold, apprehends 4 foreign nationals in Operation “Molten Metal”
