22nd March 2023

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RCB ropes in Equitas Small Finance Bank as banking partner for IPL 2023.

The news is about the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) partnering with Equitas Small Finance Bank as their banking partner for the IPL 2023 season. This partnership means that Equitas Small Finance Bank will provide a range of banking services to RCB, including salary accounts, forex, and other related financial services.

Which IPL team partnering with Equitas Small Finance Bank as their banking partner for the IPL 2023 season?

Banks from 18 countries get RBI’s nod to trade in rupee: Centre in RS.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted banks from 18 countries to open Special Vostro Rupee Accounts (SVRAs) to settle payments in rupees, the government said. Speaking in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad said that 60 such approvals have been given by the RBI.These 18 nations include Botswana, Fiji, Germany, Guyana, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Kingdom.

How many countries have been given permission by the RBI to trade in rupees recently?

National Vaccination Day is held on March 16 each year, also known as “Polio Ravivar,” to raise awareness and promote vaccination againstpolio.

In India, National Vaccination Day is held on March 16 each year, also known as “Polio Ravivar,” to raise awareness and promote vaccination against polio. National Vaccination Day is an annual event observed in various countries to promote vaccination and increase public knowledge about its significance. The day is celebrated on different dates in different countries, but the primary goal is to encourage individuals to receive vaccinations as a means of safeguarding themselves against communicable diseases.

Every year National Vaccination Day observed on _______________.

BIS Launches ‘Learning Science via Standards’ Initiative to Benefit Students.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched the “Learning Science via Standards” initiative to promote science learning among school students. This program aims to improve students’ learning outcomes in science and promote an interest in science education by providing them with access to national and international standards related to science. The initiative is part of BIS’s efforts to improve the quality of education in India and support the government’s efforts to make India a global leader in science and technology. ‘Learning Science via Standards’ initiative for students, which focuses on providing lesson plans related to products used in day-to-day life.

Which among the following has launched the ‘Learning Science via Standards’ series for students?

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Named ‘Governor of the Year’ by Central Banking.

Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been honored with the title “Governor of the Year” for 2023 by Central Banking, an international economic research journal. The publication praised Das for his steady leadership during challenging periods, including the collapse of a significant non-banking company, the initial and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, and inflationary pressures due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Who has been awarded the title ‘Governor of the Year’ for 2023 by Central Banking?

CRISIL forecasts India’s GDP growth at 6% for next FY against NSO’s projection of 7%.

CRISIL expects India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to touch 6% in fiscal 2024, compared with 7% estimated by the National Statistics Office (NSO) for fiscal 2023.

As per the recent forecast made by the Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL), what would be the GDP growth rate of India in FY 2024?

Deepak Mohanty appointed as PFRDA chairman, Mamta Shankar as Whole-Time Member.

The Indian government has appointed Deepak Mohanty as the new chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), replacing Supratim Bandyopadhyay whose term ended in January. Mohanty, a former executive director of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), previously served as a member of PFRDA. 

Who among the following has been recently appointed as the chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?

Indian Railways to become Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030.

Indian Railways has set a target of becoming a ‘net-zero carbon emitter’ by 2030, said Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. The Railways plans to achieve this ambitious target in two steps: A complete transition to electric trains by December 2023 and powering the trains and stations primarily through non-renewable sources by 2030.

The Indian Railway has set a target of becoming Net Zero Carbon Emitter by _______.

RBI, Central Bank of UAE sign MoU to promote innovation in financial products and services.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 15 said that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of United Arab Emirates for promoting innovation in financial product and services.This bilateral engagement of testing cross-border use case of CBDCs is expected to reduce costs, increase efficiency of cross border transactions and further the economic ties between India and UAE.The MoU also provides for technical collaboration and knowledge sharing on matters related to Fintech and financial products and services.

Reserve Bank of India has signed a MoU with the central bank of which among the following countries to enhance cooperation and jointly enable innovation in financial products and services?

Narender Singh Tomar inaugurates “AgriUnifest” in Bengaluru.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on 15 March 2023, inaugurated “AgriUnifest” in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is a 5-day cultural program, organized by Bangalore Agricultural University in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). More than 2500 students from 60 State Universities/Central Universities have participated.

Among the following who recently inaugurates “AgriUnifest” in Bengaluru?