Government approves first phase of Army reforms On 30th August, 2017, The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved implementation of the first phase of recommendations of Shekatkar Committee. This committee was formed to recommend measures to enhance combat capability and rebalancing Defence Expenditure of the Armed Forces with an aim to increase “teeth to tail ratio”, It had given 99 recommendations to the government on December […]
Cabinet Approvals on 30 August 2017 i. MoU by the Election Commission of India with the Election Management Bodies of other countries ii. MoU with Myanmar for the Conservation of Earthquake-Damaged Pagodas at Bag iii. Cabinet approves promulgation of GST (Compensation to States) Ordinance, 2017 iv. MoU on “India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund”
Tirumala Tirupati temple deposits 2780 kg gold with SBI Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams which is the famous temple of Lord Venkateswara and of the richest Hindu temple in India has deposited 2,780 kg of gold with State Bank of India under long term deposit scheme announced on 29th Aug 2017. Key Points: i.The gold deposits have been converted into the
Arun Jaitley hands over LRSAM to Indian Navy Defence Minister Arun Jaitley handed over the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) jointly developed by India and Israel, to the Indian Navy at Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) at Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad. The first batch of LRSAM, being inducted into the Navy, was symbolically handed over to Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, the vice-chief of naval staff. i. The Rocket Motor Static Test
Q1. Find the name of the Minister who has launched a digital policing portal on 21st of Aug 2017 making it possible to electronically apply and seek verification for tenants, domestic helps and even passports. i.Arun Jaitley ii. Ravi Shankar Prasad iii. Prakash Javadekar iv. Raj Nath Singh v. D. V. Sadananda Gowda Q2. Which
1. Which entity has received administrative and financial powers from the Ministry of Defence to overcome delays in the construction of strategic roads along the India-China boundary On August 20 2017? i.Indian Federation of Road Safety ii.Border Roads Organisation iii.National Highways Authority of India iv.Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 2. What is the full
Q1. Street Lighting National Programme has launched by Government of India has illuminated____________ with installation of 30 lakh LED street lights across the country. i.20,000 KM of Indian roads ii.50,000 KM of Indian roads iii.15,000 KM of Indian roads iv.30,000 KM of Indian roads v.30,000 KM of Indian roads Q2. Which entity will invest about
Jammu and Kashmir government to set up Eco-Park in Rajouri district The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to set up an Eco-Park on over 34 acres of land retrieve from encroachers in the state’s Rajouri district announced on 25th of Aug 2017. Key Points: i.The park is a first-of-its-kind project in the region. It will have a botanical garden, a cactus garden, a cafeteria
Parliamentary panel under Renuka Chowdhury suggested GM crops only after biosafety, socio-economic evaluation On 25th Aug 2017 according to the Parliamentary panel no Genetically Modified (GM)crop should be introduced in India unless the bio safety and socio- economic appeal is evaluated in a “transparent” process and an accountability regime is put in place. It was announced. Key Points: i.The
Odisha launches grid connected roof top solar projects Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated grid connected roof top solar programme to encourage the public participation to harness renewable energy. Under this programme, the consumers can introduce small solar plants on their rooftops and consume the generated solar power during day time. Excess power can be exported to the grid through their service
Supreme Court rules Right to Privacy as Fundamental Right On August 24, 2017 The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that privacy is a fundamental right because it is essential to the right to life. i.A nine-judge Supreme Court bench declared privacy is a fundamental right that may impact everything from the government’s signature Aadhaar programme to civil
Supreme Court declared Triple Talaq as unconstitutional, illegal and void On August 22, 2017 the Supreme Court announced its judgement on the issue of instant triple talaq with majority of 3:2 .They banned “triple talaq”, or instant divorce and termed as void or invalid. i.Triple talaq is a form of divorce in Islam . It allowed any Muslim man
Home Minister Rajnath Singh launches digital police portal Union home minister Rajnath Singh has launched a digital policing portal on 21st of Aug 2017 making it possible to electronically apply and seek verification for tenants, domestic helps and even passports. Key Points: i.The initiative is a follow up of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems Project (CCTNS) or the crime
Ministry of Defence approves delegation of Powers to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) On August 20, 2017, The Ministry of Defence has decided to delegate administrative and financial powers to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to overcome delays in the construction of strategic roads along the India-China border. According to the references between the Chief Engineer and HQ
GOIs Street Lighting National Programme illuminates 50,000 KM of Indian roads The government of India’s Street Lighting National programme (SLNP) has illuminated 50,000 KM of Indian roads with the installation of 30 lakh LED street lights across the country. With this milestone Energy Efficiency Services Limited has become the world’s largest street light management company. Street Light National Programme (SLNP) was launched by Government of India