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Current Affairs 15 - 01 - 2018

15-Jan-2018

Indian Army day celebrated 

Indian Army celebrated the 70th anniversary on 15th January. The day is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers who have been sacrificing their lives for protecting the country. 

Isreali PM Benjamin Netanyahu in India 

Isreali PM Benjamin Netanyahu has visited India and have agreed to enhance co-operation in the areas of agriculture, science and technology and security.

India contributes USD 50,000 to UN youth envoys' office

 India has contributed USD 50,000 to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's Office of Envoy on Youth to help with its mission of involving young people in the world body's goals.

India ranks 30th on Global Manufacturing Index 

India ranks 30th  on a global manufacturing index - below China’s 5th place but above other BRICS peers, Brazil, Russia and South Africa.

Federal bank to tie up with hedge equities 

Federal bank has decided to tie up with hedge equities for providing Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) services to NRIs. A formal agreement was executed in which Jose K Mathew (EVP & Head Retail Business, Federal Bank) and Alex Babu (MD, Hedge Equities Ltd) exchanged the MoU announcing the tie-up.

IDFC bank and capital first to join in Share Swap Deal 

IDFC bank and Capital first has approved a merger of Capital First with IDFC Bank. Pursuant to the merger which is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, IDFC Bank will issue 139 shares for every 10 shares of Capital First.

BSE's India International Exchange list IRFC's green bond 

BSE's India International Exchange has listed its first bond on its Global Securities Market.The bonds issued by Indian Railways Finance Corporation (IRFC) are one of the highest credit rated bonds issued by an Indian corporate and has been IRFC's first foray into the green bond market.

Johnson and Johnson partners with Maharastra government 

Johnson and Johnson has partnered wth Maharastra government to give awareness on on the illness, as part of a partnership that the Maharashtra Government recently formalized with Johnson & Johnson. Other interventions under the ambit of the agreement include hospital acquired infections and maternal and infant mortality.

Veteran actress Charu Rohatgi passes away 

Veteran actress Charu Rohatgi passed away due to cardiac arrest. She has acted in films like Isaqzaade and 1920:London.

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