RBI plans to formalise linking of new loans to repo rate
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) is considering asking banks to link loans to an external benchmark such as the repo rate to improve transmission of policy rates and foster economic …
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India biggest emitter of sulphur dioxide: report using NASA data
According to a report by Greenpeace,India is the largest emitter of Sulphur Dioxide(SO2) in the world. The report provides that India has emitted more than 15% of all the anthropogenic …
Read MoreUK Researchers develop new technique to make cancer treatment more effective, affordable
Researchers from the UK have developed a technique that could make light-based cancer treatment more effective and safer for patients while reducing its cost. Light-based or photo-dynamic therapy is a …
Read MoreOdisha to conserve two of its largest lakes
The Odisha Wetland Authority has approved the implementation of an integrated management plan for two of its largest lakes namely Chilika and Ansupa lake. The plan is intended at strengthening …
Read MoreLemru Elephant Reserve (LER)
Chhattisgarh government has announced the setting up of Lemru Elephant Reserve(LER). The reserve is aimed at minimizing human-elephant conflict and destruction of property in addition to providing a permanent habitat …
Read MoreSchool Fagadaba(Make education better)
Manipur government has launched a scheme called “School Fagadaba” (Make education better). The objective of the scheme is to ensure better infrastructure, quality education and overall improvement of government schools …
Read MoreNitish flags off ‘publicity rath’
Bihar Chief Minister has flagged off a vehicle which is being called a ‘publicity rath’. The vehicle will create awareness on the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali (water-life-greenery) campaign via the audio-visual medium. The …
Read MoreExplained: Bonds, yields, and inversions
The global economy continues to be hit as one big economy after another falters on economic growth.This increases the likelihood of a global recession in the coming future. As talk …
Read MoreIndia, Bhutan natural partners: Modi
Indian Prime Minister is on a visit to Bhutan.During his visit,he held talks with Bhutanese PM to further expand the bilateral partnership. Prime Minister has inaugurated the Mangdechhu hydroelectric power …
Read MorePSU banks kick off nationwide exercise to boost credit demand across sectors
Public sector banks(PSBs) has held a consultative process with their branch heads across the country to identify the issues and challenges faced by branches. This exercise was undertaken as part …
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