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Net direct tax collections at Rs 16.6 lakh crore in 2022-23, up 160% from 2013-14

Net direct tax collections at Rs 16.6 lakh crore in 2022-23, up 160% from 2013-14: The Finance Ministry has revealed time series data demonstrating a huge growth in net direct tax revenues, which increased by 160% from Rs 6,38,596 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 16,61,428 crore in 2022-23. Gross direct tax collections also saw a […]

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SBI reintroduces 400 days ‘Amrit Kalash’ retail term deposit scheme

SBI reintroduces 400 days ‘Amrit Kalash’ retail term deposit scheme: State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender by assets, has announced the re-introduction of its retail term deposit scheme, Amrit Kalash. The scheme offers a special tenor of 400 days and provides an interest rate of 7.6% for senior citizens and 7.1% for others.

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Ministry of Panchayati Raj celebrates National Panchayat Awards Week

Ministry of Panchayati Raj celebrates National Panchayat Awards Week: The bank has set a target of 17.69% growth in the fiscal year 2023-24, which corresponds with its centenary year, in order to achieve a total commercial turnover of Rs 1,75,000 crore. In order to commemorate this occasion in a meaningful manner and to align with

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Sekhar Rao appointed as interim MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank

Sekhar Rao appointed as interim MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank: Karnataka Bank, a private lender based in Mangaluru, said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the nomination of Sekhar Rao, the bank’s executive director, as interim managing director and chief executive officer. The duration of the appointment is for three months,

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India to challenge WTO panel ruling on ICT import duties at appellate body

India to challenge WTO panel ruling on ICT import duties at appellate body: India is set to appeal against the recent ruling by the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) trade dispute settlement panel, which found that the country’s import dues on certain information and technology products are inconsistent with global trade norms. The dispute was filed

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Wholesale inflation continues downtrend, moderates to 1.34% in March

Wholesale inflation continues downtrend, moderates to 1.34% in March: In March 2023, India’s wholesale-price-based inflation reduced as input costs continued to decline. According to data given by the government on Monday, April 17, 2023. The annual wholesale price inflation (WPI) was recorded at 1.34% year-on-year, which is a significant decrease from the previous month’s reading

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World Heritage Day 2023 observed on 18th April

World Heritage Day 2023: World Heritage Day, also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites, is observed on April 18th. The primary goal of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of protecting cultural heritage, which includes historical structures, landmarks, and archaeological sites, as well as to celebrate the diversity of global

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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 17 April 2023

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2023 composed by the Gkseries team is very helpful to UPSC aspirants. UPSC Daily Static Quiz 17 April 2023

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UPSC Daily Static Quiz: 17 April 2023

UPSC Daily Static Quiz 17 April 2023 composed by the Gkseries team is very helpful to UPSC aspirants. UPSC Daily Important Topic |17April 2023

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Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 17 April 2023

Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana Recently, Government has modified the earlier scheme of ‘Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS)’ with nomenclature ‘Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY)’ for implementation during 2021-22 to 2025-26. About: ✓It supplements the efforts of State Governments for development and welfare of tribal people by extending

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