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IFSCA launches Global FinTech Hackathon Series ‘I-Sprint’21’

IFSCA launches Global FinTech Hackathon Series ‘I-Sprint’21’

International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GIFT City launched I-Sprint’21, the global FinTech Hackathon Series of IFSCA on 7th October 2021 at 11.30 AM IST. The first Sprint of the series is “Sprint01: BankTech”, which focuses on FinTechs for the Banking sector. Sprint01: BankTech is organised jointly by IFSCA and GIFT city in collaboration with NITI Aayog. The Partners to the

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Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal launches ‘MyPortApp’ for digital monitoring of port operations

Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal launches ‘MyPortApp’ for digital monitoring of port operations

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a port mobile application called ‘MyPortApp’ in Kolkata. The App is aimed at promoting transparency and easy access to port-related information. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and waterways in a Statement said, targeted towards Port users for availing various Port services, the app includes all port

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World Climate and Climate Change

Three broad approaches have been adopted for classifying climate. The first of the three approaches is the empirical classification used for over a century, which relies on simple monotonic functions of mean or maximum temperature, precipitation, or related variables to define climatic regions. Genetic classification attempts to organize climates according to their causes. Koeppen’s Scheme

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Indian Air Force Day 2021: 08 October

Indian Air Force Day 2021: 08 October

Air Force Day is observed every year on 8 October in India. Air Force day is celebrated to raise awareness around the world about IAF as an organisation that works towards strengthening national security. Air Force Day 2021 marks the 89th anniversary of the official foundation day of the Indian Air force. Indian Air Force was officially established on 8

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World Investor Week 2021: October 04-10

World Investor Week 2021: October 04-10

The World Investor Week (WIW) is a global campaign promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection and highlight the various initiatives of securities regulators in these two critical areas. During October 4-10, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (national coordinator), Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, National Futures Association, North American Securities

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Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by Jaithirth Rao

Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by Jaithirth Rao

Indian Entrepreneur and writer Jaithirth Rao, popularly known as Jerry Rao, has come out with a book on  Mahatma Gandhi titled  “Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma” examines Mahatma Gandhi’s economic philosophy, shedding light on why he needs to be looked at as a management guru and explains his positive

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