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Global insured losses of $79 billion in 2018, 4th highest
Total economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters are estimated to be USD 155 billion in 2018. Natural catastrophes caused USD 146 billion of the losses, and man-made disasters USD 9 billion. Of the total economic losses, USD 79 billion have been covered by insurance, down from USD 150 billion in 2017, but more than the previous 10-year annual average (USD 71 billion).
Govt plans Rs 12,000-levy on petrol, diesel cars to spur EV demand: Report
Under a new policy that is nearing finalisation, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI), a government policy think-tank, has proposed incentives of up to Rs 25,000 -50,000 be directly transferred to EV buyers, ensuring that gains are not pocketed by auto manufacturers, government officials told TOI.
India will need 2,300 planes worth $320 bn in 20 yrs: Boeing
As much as 85 percent of the planes would be narrow-body and the rest would be wide-body.The forecast is for the 2018-2037 period.
Govt notifies rule change, allows phone calls and internet on flights
Indian and foreign airlines and shipping companies operating can provide in-flight and maritime voice and data services in partnership with an Indian telecom licence holder.
BoB-Dena-Vijaya Bank merger unwarranted, will lead to job cuts: AIBEA
Noting that several villages were yet to receive banking services, he said, “There is a huge exclusion of people. Banks need to be expanded. No need for consolidation.”
‘Hot money’ evaporates from Indian capital markets in 2018, outflow nears Rs 1 lakh cr
This could make 2018 the worst year in terms of foreign portfolio investments in the Indian capital markets and follows a record net inflow of about Rs 2 lakh crore into equities and debt securities in 2017, as per data available with the depositories and exchanges.
Global Claims: APAC accounts for 17 % of total value, fires & explosions cause largest losses for business: Allianz
“The report highlights the increasingly high values at risk for businesses and their insurers alike,” says Philipp Cremer, Global Head of Claims, AGCS. “In today’s interconnected and globalized business environment, financial losses are increasing due to geographical concentration of values – often in risk-exposed areas – and from the knock-on effects of global supply chains and networks. Looking to the future, new technologies bring business benefits but also risks and claims. However, they also provide an opportunity to prevent and mitigate losses and improve the claims settlement process for our customers.”
Trillions of dollars paid in bribes, stolen through corruption every year: United Nations
The campaign recognises corruption as one of the biggest impediments to achieving the SDGs, or 2030 Sustainable Development Goals agreed by all nations of the world in 2015, to advance the whole of humankind
Shaktikanta Das appointed as RBI governor
Das, a 1980 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, was member of the Fifteenth Finance Commission and India’s Sherpa to G20. Das has previously held the rank of Revenue Secretary
Central govt teams in 6 states assessing drought situation: Agriculture Ministry
The report is first vetted by a sub-committee headed by the agriculture secretary. Thereafter, the recommendations are placed before the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh-headed high level committee seeking approval for the release of funds from National Disaster Response Fund.