Haryana’s Amin village renamed Abhimanyupur On October 13, 2017, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar gave approval to rename Amin village in Kurukshetra district to Abhimanyupur. i. Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna, was a warrior prince in Mahabharata. Amin village is believed by the locals as the site on which Kauravas had resorted to ‘Chakravyuh’ formation as a part of […]
Meet of physiologists, pharmacologists – APPICON 2017 On 12th – 14th October 2017, APPICON 2017, the 63rd Annual National Conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, was held at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), in Puducherry. APPICON 2017: i. The APPICON 2017 was hosted by the Department of Physiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate
Bihar Cabinet approves reservation for ‘Divyangs’ in Govt Jobs On Oct 11th 2017 , The Bihar state cabinet has approved reservations for persons with disabilities in government jobs and educational institutions.The approval was given during a meeting presided by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Cabinet Secretariat Department Special Secretary Upendra Nath Pandey. i. This provision was made in accordance with
Cabinet approves SANKALP & STRIVE Schemes to boost Skill India Mission In a bid to provide a boost to ‘Skill India Mission’, on October 11, 2017, Union Cabinet approved two new skill development schemes named Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) and Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE). Both these schemes are result oriented programmes
Maharashtra govt approves climate change adaptation policy On October 10, 2017, Maharashtra State cabinet approved a climate change adaptation policy that will focus on developing environment-friendly villages and cities. i. Maharashtra State Government will set up a special cell under the state Environment department for the effective implementation of this policy of developing environment-friendly villages and cities. ii. Besides, Maharashtra
VAJRA faculty scheme – 260 applicants for government’s visiting researcher programme Central Government has received 260 applications from foreign scientists for Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty scheme. Out of these 260 applications, 70 will be shortlisted for this year. i. The department intends to select 1,000 scientists every year under this scheme. ii. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary of Department of
GoM set up under Assam FM Himanta Biswa Sarma to review composition scheme On October 6, 2017, Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley constituted a group of ministers (GoM) to make the ‘composition scheme’ more attractive and also revisit GST rates on restaurants.About GoM to Review Compostion Scheme: i. The GoM has been set up under Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa
PM Narendra Modi’s two day visit to Gujarat in October 2017 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on an official visit to Gujarat on 7th and 8th October 2017, during which he inaugurated several development projects. i. He has laid the foundation stone for second airport in Rajkot. ii. He also inaugurated the six-laning of Ahmedabad-Rajkot National Highway and four-laning of Rajkot-Morbi State Highway. iii. During
22nd GST council meeting held in New Delhi 22nd meeting of the Good and Services Tax (GST) Council was held on October 6, 2017 in New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The council reduced GST rates on specific items and also eased the compliance requirement for Small and Medium Businesses. i. During 22nd meeting of
Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari inaugurated sea route to Baratang & laid foundation stone for shipping projects in Andaman & Nicobar Islands On October 5, 2017, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari inaugurated an alternate sea route to Baratang Island in Andaman &
Prime Minister inaugurates Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in New Delhi On 4th October 2017, Prime Minister Mr.Narendra Modi inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.Golden Jubilee Celebrations of ICSI: i. The Institute of Company Secretaries
Cabinet Approvals on October 4, 2017 Union cabinet has given its approval for the signing and ratification of the Extradition Treaty between India and Lithuania. i. Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Switzerland on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector ii. Cabinet approves MoU on Upgradation of the Women’s Police Training Centre at Yamethin, Myanmar iii. Centre approves setting up
India unveils third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031 On October 2, 2017, Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan unveiled India’s third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031, which outlines the future road map for wildlife conservation across the country. The plan was unveiled on the inaugural day of the Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference in New Delhi, which is jointly
All cities and towns in five more States declared Open Defecation Free On October 2, 2017, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri announced that five more States viz., Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Haryana have reached the milestone of making all cities and towns Open Defecation Free. It is to be noted that On October
India opens two border crossing points with Myanmar, Bangladesh In a bid to strengthen bilateral relations with its eastern neighbours, India has opened two immigration check posts along the borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Details about new Immigration Check Posts along Indo-Maynmar Border: Indian Government has designated Zorinpuiland check post in Lawngtlai district of Mizoram as an authorised immigration check