According to Futures Industry Association,NSE was largest in terms of number of contracts traded. It was also fourth in the world in cash equities by number of trades by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) for calendar year 2020.
Vikram Limaye is MD & CEO of NSE
When customers transact through UPI or net-banking using Airtel Payments Bank,Airtel Safe Pay is an additional wall that will prevent online frauds. It is free of cost,offers protection against phishing,stolen credentials or passwords and phone cloning.
Airtel Payments Bank:
MD & CEO:Anubrata Biswas;
HQ:New Delhi.
This pertains to directions contained in frauds classification and reporting rule by commercial banks.Penalty imposed under provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46 (4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act for delays in reporting of frauds to RBI.
SCB India:
HQ: Mumbai;
CEO:Zarin Daruwala
This transparent e-governance tool will enable the government to access data on sanctions and expenditures incurred by 39 departments on 1,800 programmes implemented by them.Provides focused eye view on SDG,SC/ST sub-plan & Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Vajubhai Vala is governor of Karnataka.
MoU was signed on occasion of 25 years of Army-Industry Partnership with CII.MoU signed will provide further impetus to indigenisation under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and to achieve strategic independence by reducing dependence on foreign origin equipment.
SIDM formed to be the apex body of the Indian defence industry.
It involves assets of Indian Army,Navy,Air Force & Coast Guard.It is conducted under aegis of Andaman & Nicobar Command.Aims to fine tune joint war-fighting capabilities.Joint Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance exercise will be conducted as well.
Andaman & Nicobar Command: only Joint Forces Command in India.
Prasad served as minister in the N D Tiwari- led Congress government in Uttar Pradesh in 1988-89 and was appointed as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh in 1993.He was MLA from Shahganj (reserved) seat for five terms (1957-1974).
Arunachal Pradesh:
CM: Pema Khandu;
Governor: B. D. Mishra
Indian Railways renamed one of its oldest trains,Howrah-Kalka Mail(started in 19th century),as ‘Netaji Express’ ahead of Jan 23 birth anniversary.It is said that Bose took this train from Gomoh in Bihar after he escaped from his house in Kolkata in 1941.
Center had announced Jan 23 will be celebrated as Parakram Diwas
As many as 9,260 vehicles will supply ration, including quality rice,at the door steps of ration cardholders providing relief from long queues.Scheme will employ 9,260 unemployed youth & govt spent Rs 539 crore to procure the vehicles.
Biswabhusan Harichandan is the governor of Andhra Pradesh.
This National Migration Support Portal and Shram-Saathi,a training manual for migrant workers launched will effectively help in the smooth formulation of State and National level programs for migrant workers. A dedicated migration cell also launched.
Approximately 4 lacs migrants come from different States to Goa.
Under PMAY-G launched in 2016, each beneficiary is given 100% grant of ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas, ₹1.30 lakh in hilly states, North Eastern States, difficult areas, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, among others.Unskilled labour wages under MGNREGS also given.
Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Chairpersons of all Major Ports of India and Senior Officials of the ministry will participate.It includes sessions on exploring new vistas of urban transportation,effective implementation of SAROD-Ports, issues related to International Arbitrations etc.
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya.
The power transmission and distribution business of Larsen & Toubro has won a slew of transmission line orders in Bangladesh.It involves design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of extra high voltage transmission lines on turnkey basis.
S N Subrahmanyan is the CEO & MD of Larsen & Toubro
As part of Rs 24,713 crore deal,retail and wholesale undertaking of Future Group will be transferred to Reliance Retail and Fashion Lifestyle Limited (RRFLL),a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd.SEBI has approved with some riders.
Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani
Purpose of this MoU is revamping & rejuvenation of polytechnic & ITI sector in collaboration with IIT Jammu by introducing new area specific training skills keeping in view demand of skills in forthcoming projects like tunnels,railways,power projects etc
J & K Lieutenant Governor is Manoj Sinha
Minister said Logistics is all about 5R's:Getting the Right product - In the Right condition - At the Right place - At the Right time - To the Right customer. Also said National Logistics Policy, under consultation, will enhance the Ease of Doing Business
India has $200 billion logistics ecosystem
This indigenous stand-off weapon is the first smart weapon fired from an Indian Hawk-Mk132.It was test fired off of Odisha coast.Hawk-i platform is being extensively used for certification of systems and weapons developed indigenously by DRDO and CSIR labs
SAAW developed by DRDO's Research Centre Imarat(RCI)
The unanimous decision was taken by a high-profile jury of five, chaired by former RBI deputy governor S S Mundra.He was chosen for his bank’s consistent healthy performance at a time when most of its peers witnessed losses or other issues.
Business Standard is one of India's largest English dailies.
Vardhan who inaugurated it said "vocal for local" will be a potent tool in India's fight against illicit trade & noted aim of MASCRADE '21 is to fosterhealthy discussion on newer & practical strategies to mitigate challenges especially in a post-COVID era.
Union Health Minister: Harsh Vardhan
Maharashtra government renamed it.Aiming to protect forests and promote tourism MoEFCC had announced setting up of this 1900 hectares ‘international-standard’ bio park in August 2019.Park will offer different kinds of safaris and will have a rescue centre
The park is situated near the Gorewada lake
Flipkart Investments Private Limited (FIPL), to acquire a minority stake of 7.8 percent worth Rs.1500 crore in the Birla Group-linked entity.FIPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited (FPL), and FPL belongs to Walmart Group.
Flipkart CEO is Kalyan Krishnamurthy.