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The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.75% with immediate effect amid slowing economic growth and rising global uncertainty, for the 3rd time in a row.  RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced it in the second bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20.  Purpose: The reduction is expected to bring down […]

Maharana Pratap Jayanti is observed on June 6. It is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the brave Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap.  It was his 479th birth anniversary. Maharana Pratap: Maharana Pratap was the ruler of Mewar. He is the eldest son of Maharana Udai Singh and Maharani Jaiwanta Bai. Maharana Pratap is a symbol of Rajput valour, gallantry,

The industry body Sa-Dhan reported that the Indian microfinance sector is expected to register a more than 30% year-on-year growth to Rs.90,000 crore in 2018-19. The total gross loan portfolio (GLP) for the sector stood at Rs.68,789 crore in 2017-18.  The industry body report based on the data collected from 128 microfinance institutions, the GLP had already touched Rs.75,476 crore. However, this would rise to more than Rs.90,000

Former India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia congratulated Sunil Chhetri and became India’s most capped international player with 108 appearances.  He overtook his mentor Bhutia’s record of 107 matches and captained India in the King’s Cup opener against Curacao. He scored the goal for his side in the 31st minute from a spot kick for his 69th

The government set up a 10-memberCabinet Committee on Employment and Skill Development on 5 June. The committee is one of two Cabinet committees that are set up to rise theeconomic growth and tackle unemployment. Members of the committee: The Committee will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The committee includes: Home Minister Amit Shah  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Railway Minister Piyush Goyal  Agriculture Minister Narendra

US authorities said that there was a sharp 10% decline in the approval of H-1B visas by the U.S. in 2018, which is popular among highly skilled Indian IT professionals. The experts attributed to the aggressive policies of the Trump administration to clamp down on the use of the work visa programme. What is H-1b Visa? The H-1B visa programme is the main vehicle

Goa harbors its coral reefs into the lesser known reefs around Grande Island. Goa Goa CM Pramod Sawant explained the occasion of World Environment Day  He released a book “Corals and Crabs” jointly published by the Forest Department of Goa and WWF-India at the Goa Science Centre Auditorium in Panaji.  Corals and Crabs is a first step towards

Indian Air Force and French Air Force have planned to carry out Garuda, atwo-week-long mega air exercise, beginning on July 1 in France. The aim is to boost the military-to-militaryties between the two countries. A fleet of Sukhoi 30 fighter jets of the Indian Air Force will engage in dogfights with France’s Rafale multirole aircraft in simulated scenarios as part

India maintained strong relations with foreign nations in its quest of counter terrorism.  India and Myanmar are the two neighboring countries resulted in much progress Finally, Myanmar government being on Indian side successfully crackdown Indian groups taking shelter. The takeover of the NSCN-K headquarters a drastic development as Taga was the collective headquarters of all

The 2nd Global Disability Summit being held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ‘Disability Summit, Argentina 2019’, the three-day summit will be held from 6 June to 8 June 2019. India will be represented by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot. Organized by: The Global Disability Summit is organized by International Alliance Disability (IDA), an umbrella organization focused on improving awareness and