22nd May Current Affairs

1. PSU BANKS' PROFIT EXCEEDS $1 BILLION IN FY23

With their cumulative earnings surpassing Rs 1 lakh crore in the fiscal year that ended in March 2023, India's public sector banks (PSBs) have reached an important milestone. 22nd May

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