CURRENT AFFAIR (20.1.18)

CURRENT AFFAIR (20.1.18)

Mauritius Largest Source of FDI in India- RBI

Mauritius was the largest source of foreign investment in India (21.8 per cent share at market value), followed by the US and the UK, according to a census by the Reserve Bank of India.

Singapore and Japan were the next two sources of foreign direct investment (FDI), reported the Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Indian Direct Investment Companies 2016-17, released by RBI.

Static/Current Takeaways Important for IBPS Clerk Mains 2017 Exam-

• Mauritius Capital- Port Louis, Currency- Mauritian rupee.

NDRF Celebrated its 13th Raising Day

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 13th Raising Day in New Delhi. The Director Intelligence Bureau, Rajiv Jain was the chief guest on this occasion.

The meeting highlighted the disaster threat of country and important changes taken place in Disaster Management in India and across the world.

Static/Current Takeaways Important for IBPS Clerk Mains 2017 Exam-

• Sanjay Kumar is the Director General of NDRF.
• NDRF came into existence on 19th January 2006.

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