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India ranked 21st in Chainalysis 2021 Cryptocurrency Gains by Country

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According to the data released by crypto analytics firm Chainalysis, investors around the world realized total Crypto gains of $162.7 billion in 2021, compared to $32.5 billion in 2020. This is 2nd consecutive data by Chainalysis. Ethereum is the most noteworthy gainer among the crypto assets. It also highlights Ethereum edged out Bitcoin in total realized gains globally at $76.3 billion to […]

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Harshada Sharad Garud becomes the 1st Indian to win gold medal at IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championship

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In Weightlifting, Harshada Sharad Garud scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Championships at Heraklion in Greece. She won the 45-kilogram weight category with a total of 153 kilograms lifted, including 70 kilograms in Snatch and 83 kilograms in Clean and Jerk. Key Points: Garud led India to a medal on the first

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RBI raises repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40%

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the Repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40% and the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points to 4.50%. Aim: To bring down the raised inflation to the desired level and tackle the impact of geopolitical tensions. Deposit rates and EMI on loans are likely to increase. The hike in CRR by 50 bps will

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Canara Bank & ASAP ties-up to launch skill loans

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Canara Bank in association with the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) has launched ‘skill loans’. Under this facility, the loan is ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹1.5 lakh. This loan can be availed of by students who are pursuing skill training programmes which are offered by ASAP Kerala or any other Central or State government-recognised agencies. Collateral free loans will be provided to

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India to be ‘Country of Honour’ at Cannes Marche’ Du Film in France

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Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur has announced that India will be the ‘country of honour’ at the Marché Du Film, organised alongside the Cannes Film Festival this year. The development was shared by Union information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday. The Country of Honour Status thereby ensured India’s presence as Focus Country at

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24th Deaflympics: Dhanush Srikanth won gold in men’s 10m air rifle

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Dhanush Srikanth struck gold in the men’s 10m air rifle competition on Day 3 of the 24th Deaflympics at Caxias do Sul, Brazil, ensuring a golden start to India’s campaign at the Games. Later, the Indian badminton team also won gold after beating Japan by 3-1 in the final to make it a double celebration

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Tokyo Olympian discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur provisionally suspended

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Star Indian discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur, who represented the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last year, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after she tested positive for a banned drug. Kamalpreet, who was tested on March 29, was suspended for the presence/use of the prohibited substance stanozolol in her sample, a breach

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Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries – 5 MAY 2022

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Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 5 May 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all

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Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 released

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The Times Higher Education (THE) has released the 2022 edition of its Impact Rankings. 8 Universities from India are placed in the top 300 universities in the world. The ranking is topped by Western Sydney University (Australia); followed by Arizona State University (The US), Western University (Canada). In India: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (41st), Lovely Professional University (74th). The Times Higher Education

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HDFC Life becomes signatory to United Nations

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HDFC Life has signed up for the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) with the objective of sustainable growth and long term value creation. The Company currently has Assets Under Management of over Rs. 2 lakh crores. The company focuses on better understanding the investment implications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Principles for Responsible Investment(PRI) was founded in 2005. MD

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