RBI eased mandatory cash requirement rules for banks to provide “durable liquidity” to the economy. banks could 'carve out' up to 15 percent of holdings under the statutory liquidity reserves (SLR) as compared to 13 percent now
Present Statutory Liquidity Ratio(SLR) is 19.5% of NDTL
Tourism Minister K J Alphons presented Andhra Pradesh first prize in the state category for comprehensive development of tourism. Kerala bagged the second prize for the comprehensive development of tourism. Rajasthan and Goa jointly shared the 3rd prize.
World Tourism Day= 27 September
India will send its first consignment of common grade (Non-Basmati) rice to China. PM of India finalized an amended agreement in June related to the export of non-basmati varieties of rice from India to China. China is a leading importer of rice and sugar.
India is the world's biggest exporter of rice
The Incredible India Mobile App, showcases India as a holistic destination, revolving around major experiences launched by Ministry of Tourism. The app will assist the traveler in each phase of their journey. The app has been developed by Tech Mahindra.
Official World Tourism Day UNWTO-2019 will be hosted in India.
The government has set up an eight-member Lokpal Search Committee under the Chairmanship of former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. The panel will recommend the names for the Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal to the Selection panel.
Armed forces do not come under the ambit of Lokpal
Abbott announced it would introduce high-sensitive Troponin-I blood test in India, which can predict chances of a heart attack or other cardiac event months to years in advance. Troponin-I blood test has been used in emergency rooms across Europe.
Non-communicable diseases cause 61% of deaths in India.
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court paved the way for grant of quota for promotions in the government jobs to SCs and STs, holding that the states were not required to "collect quantifiable data" reflecting the backwardness among these communities
Chief Justice of Supreme Court is Deepak Mishra
The government appointed Rajni Kant Mishra as the Director-General of Border Security Force (BSF). BSF is the primary border guarding organization of India established in 1965. It currently stands as the world's largest border guarding force.
‘Duty Unto Death’ is the Motto of BSF.
Parakram Parv organized to showcase the courage, valor, and sacrifice of Indian Armed Forces. The main event is planned at India Gate Lawns, Rajpath in New Delhi. Minister for Defence inaugurated the event
Nirmala Sitharaman is Defence Minister of India.
Airports Authority of India’s Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad were conferred with the prestigious National Tourism Awards. The Ministry of Tourism presents National Tourism Awards.
Ahmedabad is India’s first World Heritage City