Current Affairs - Places

Mumbai, located on India's western coast, is often called the "Financial Capital of India" due to its significant economic influence and role as a vital economic hub. Because it is home to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's central bank. Mumbai is also home to a number of commercial banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies.

Nawanpind Sardaran village in Gurdaspur, Punjab, has received the title of "Best Tourism Village of India 2023". This award was given by the Union Ministry of Tourism in recognition of the village's efforts to preserve its cultural heritage and promote sustainable tourism.

Knight Frank has released its Global Prime Residential Index, positioning Mumbai at 19th place, Bengaluru at 22nd, and New Delhi at 25th. This suggests a promising outlook for India's real estate industry.

The 17th CII Tourism Summit is being organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on October 13, 2023, in Mumbai, India. The 17th CII Annual Tourism Summit was inaugurated by Ms. V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The theme of the summit is "Responsible and Sustainable Tourism: Leveraging India's Strengths for Long-term Growth." The summit will focus on the following key areas: Promoting responsible and sustainable tourism practices and attracting tourists from across the globe.

Bengaluru, also known as the "Garden City of India," harmoniously combines urban development with natural serenity, and this title was attributed to the city by its historical connection to horticultural excellence.