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19-April-2019 Current Affairs

Important Highlights: 18-19th April 2019

Important Highlights: 18-19th April 2019

  1. IDBI Bank launch ‘NRI-Insta-Online’ paperless account-opening facility for NRIs. Industrial Development Bank of India was established in 1964
  2. Bajaj Finserv Ltd launches a unique proposition to pay electricity bill on EMIs.
  3. China develops the world’s first armored amphibious drone boat ‘Marine Lizard’.
  4. International Hockey Federation imposes fine of 1,70,000 Euros on Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) for not honoring the Pro League commitments.
  5. ICICI Bank launches two new schemes for instant car & 2-wheeler loans.
  6. Bank of Maharashtra collaborates with M1X change TReDS platform for MSME bill discounting.
  7. Canara Bank becomes the country first public sector bank to meet the Reserve Bank (RBI) EMV mandate.
  8. International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank launches “Learning Coin” to teach Staff about Blockchain.
  9. According to TIME magazine, RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani among TIME’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2019.
  10. Bus ticketing platform-RedBus appoints MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador.
  11. Ajay Kumar Dixit assume-charge as next CEO of Cairn Oil & Gas.
  12. Padmaja Alaganandan appoints as the new Chief People Officer of PWC India.
Mithali Raj named Goodwill Ambassador of team India at the Street Child Cricket World Cup

Mithali Raj named Goodwill Ambassador of team India at the Street Child Cricket World Cup

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TikTok video app no longer available on Apple & Google play store

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19th April: World Liver Day

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Former director of ISAC S.K. Shivakumar passes away at 66

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World Heritage Day celebrated on 18 April every year

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Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh take-charge as new PM of Palestine

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Bandhan Bank received CCI approval to merge with Gruh Finance

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