Government finalising Electoral Bonds Scheme: Arun Jaitley On 28th September 2017, Finance Minister Mr.Arun Jaitley said that, the government is finalising the Electoral Bonds Scheme, in New Delhi. Electoral Bonds Scheme: i. Mr.Arun Jaitley announced this at a book release, named ‘India@70 [email protected]’. ii. This is being done in a move to monitor political funding. iii. According to […]
Environment Ministry notifies New Wetland Rules On 26th September 2017, the Union Environment Ministry notified the new Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017, in New Delhi. Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017: i. The new rules will replace the 2010 version of the Wetland rules. ii. Wetlands are lands mid-way between terrestrial and aquatic eco-systems. The water table
India MoU with Norway & collaborates with US and Japan Government of India has collaborated with US, Japan and Norway in the fields of health security, rail safety and health co-operation respectively. India and Norway sign ‘Letter of Intent’ to extend health co-operation: i.Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed a ‘Letter of Intent’
Indian Navy commissions INS Tarasa, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft at Mumbai On 26th September 2017, INS Tarasa, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (FAC) was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command at the Naval Dockyard, in Mumbai. i.INS Tarasa is 50 m long.It is powered by three
Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana ‘Saubhagya’ On 25th September 2017, Prime Minister Mr.Narendra Modi launched a new scheme, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana –‘Saubhagya’, to carry out electrification of all households in India. Saubhagya: i.The total budget for this project is Rs.16,320 crore. Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) provided is Rs.12,320
TRIFED organised National Workshop on Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce On 25th September 2017, TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) organised a National Workshop on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP), in New Delhi. National Workshop on Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Procedure: i. Minister of Tribal Affairs Mr.Jual Oram inaugurated
Dr.Harshvardhan launches Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana On 22nd September 2017, The Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences & Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr.Harshvardhan launched ‘Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana’ in Uttarakhand. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana: i.This project has been inspired by teachings and
Narendra Modi’s visit to Varanasi, inaugurates 17 projects, lays foundation stone for six more On 22nd and 23rd September 2017, Prime Minister Mr.Narendra Modi visited Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and inaugurated 17 projects. He digitally laid foundation stones for 6 more projects. Mr.Modi dedicated Deendayal Hastkala Sankul to the Nation: i.Mr.Modi inaugurated the Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, a Trade Facilitation Centre, at
Government plans ‘lab on boat’ for analysing Brahmaputra river On 20th September 2017, the Department of Biotechnology announced ‘lab on boat’ project for biological analysis of the Bramhaputra river. Lab on boat: i. The Department of Biotechnology has announced 3 projects for the North East India. ii. The projects would have mobile laboratories on boat, on the
Law Ministry approves Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017 On 18th September 2017, Law Ministry approved the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2017, in New Delhi. Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2017: i.The Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2017 would enable the government to seize the property of economic offenders and defaulters who escape from India, through a new provision.
Cabinet Approvals on 20th September 2017 The union Minister chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has made approvals for different category on 20th Sept. 2017. 1.Cabinet approves introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, as union cabinet chairman has given approval for beginning of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament subject
Jharkhand Government launches Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana On September 17,2017 Jharkhand Government launched the “Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana” at Ulihatu Village ,Khunti district of Jharkhand. BJP President Amit Shah along with Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das launched the initiative. The scheme aims at developing the villages of freedom fighters in the state . Ulihatu Village is the birth place of freedom fighter and
Home Minister launches Intelligence wing of Sashastra Seema Bal and WARB app Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has launched first Intelligence Wing of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Welfare & Rehabilita tion Board (WARB) App in New Delhi authorized to Protect the shared borders of India with Nepal and Bhutan. It has been confirmed as the Lead Intelligence Agency
Japan PM Shinzo Abe visit to India 2017 On September 13, 2017, Prime minister of japan Shinzo Abe came to India on a two-day visit to attend the 12th Indo-Japan annual submit meeting held at Ahmedabad. Various agreements and MoU’s were signed that would strengthen India-japan bilateral ties Immediately after the welcome ceremony, Abe, his wife, and PM Modi set-off on an 8-km
Vice President of India lays foundation stone for the first Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI) in Hyderabad On 16th September 2017, Vice President Mr.M.Venkaiah Naidu laid foundation stone for Regional Vocational Training Institute, in Hyderabad. Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI): i. This Regional Vocational Training Institute for women is the first of its kind in