News: Swiss National Bank has released the analysis of the latest annual banking statistics. Facts: Key Takeaways: Top Countries: UK was ranked first as it accounted for close to 27% of the total foreign funds parked with Swiss banks at the end of 2019. The UK was followed by the US, West Indies, France and… Continue reading Money in Swiss banks: India at 77th place accounts for 0.06% of all foreign funds
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Odisha starts project to conserve Bhitarkanika fishing cats
News: Odisha Government has started a two-year conservation project for Fishing Cats in Bhitarkanika National Park. Facts: Fishing Cat: They are a medium-sized wildcat found in South and Southeast Asia. Habitat: In India, fishing cats are mainly found in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, on the foothills of the Himalayas along the Ganga and… Continue reading Odisha starts project to conserve Bhitarkanika fishing cats
Cabinet approves 2% interest subvention for Shishu-Mudra loans
News: Government has approved a 2% interest subsidy for Shishu loan account holders under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana(PMMY) for a period of 12 months to eligible borrowers. Facts: Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana(PMMY): It was launched by the Prime Minister in 2015. Aim: To provide loans up to 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro… Continue reading Cabinet approves 2% interest subvention for Shishu-Mudra loans
Illegal wildlife trade a global threat: FATF report
News: Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has released a report titled “Money Laundering and the Illegal Wildlife Trade” report. Facts: This is the first ever report of the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) on Illegal Wildlife Trade(IWT). Aim: To provide guidance to countries on measures they can take to combat money laundering from the illegal wildlife trade.… Continue reading Illegal wildlife trade a global threat: FATF report
NITI Aayog Launches Behaviour Change Campaign
News: NITI Aayog has launched a behaviour change campaign called ‘Navigating the New Normal’. Facts: The campaign has been launched in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF), Centre for Social and Behavioural Change (CSBC), Ashoka University and the Ministries of Health and Women and child development. Aim: To develop an appropriate COVID safe behavior… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Behaviour Change Campaign
