Madhya Pradesh approves Rs 7546 crore Narmada, Parvati river linking project Madhya Pradesh State Government has approved Rs 7546-crore project for linking Narmada River with Parvati River. This project aims to create irrigation facilities on two lakh hectares of agriculture land in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. Narmada-Parvati River Linking Project: i. Approval in this regard was given by Narmada Control Board (NCB), at a […]
Rajasthan Cabinet to accord ‘fighters for democracy’ status to MISA detainees during Emergency period The Rajasthan Cabinet has decided to accord those detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and Defence of India Rules (DIR) during Emergency period 1975-77 outside the state, the status of ‘fighters for democracy’. Fighters for democracy status: i. Parliamentary
West Bengal announces life insurance of Rs. 5 lakh each for pilgrims West Bengal State Government has announced that pilgrims coming to upcoming Gangasagar fair will be provided life insurance cover amounting to Rs 5 lakh each. i. Gangasagar fair is held annually on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at the confluence of the Ganges at Sagra Islands in
Khelo India programme to be launched at cost of 1,756 cr rupees On December 10, 2017, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced that Khelo India programme will be relaunched at a cost of Rs 1756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. While making this announcement, Mr. Rathore also stated that 2018 will
Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended to March 31, 2018 On 8th December 2017, the government extended the deadline for mandatory linking of PAN with Aadhaar by three months to March 31, 2018. Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended to March 31, 2018: i. This is the third extension given by the government to individuals to link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar. ii. Section 139
New Delhi to hosts ICOMOS at 19th Triennial General Assembly International Council for Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) will be organising ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2017 in New Delhi from 11th – 15th December 2017. i. Theme of the Scientific Symposium is “Heritage and Democracy“. ii. The objective of this event is to promote international co-operation and strengthen understanding in
Govt sets up panel under Amitabh Kant to address NPAs in the power sector Central Government has set up a high-level panel to address the problem of Non-performing assets (NPAs) in India’s power sector. Panel to address NPAs in Power Sector: i. This panel is headed by NITI Aayog chief executive Amitabh Kant and comprises secretaries in the
Kerala raises minimum liquor drinking age to 23 from 21 On December 6, 2017, Kerala State Government issued an ordinance raising the minimum age for liquor consumption from 21 to 23. i .This ordinance seeks to make suitable amendments to Kerala’s Abkari laws. ii. The decision has been taken with an objective to curb the liquor consumption among
Centre allows NGT to form one-member benches On December 1, 2017, Union Ministry of Environment and Forests issued a notification to amend the National Green Tribunal (Practices and Procedure) Rules, 2011. i. As per this notification, National Green tribunal (NGT) chairperson has been allowed to constitute a single-member bench in ‘exceptional circumstances’. ii. However, term ‘exceptional circumstances’ has not been defined in
Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli District included in National Capital Region On 4th December 2017, Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district was included in the National Capital Region (NCR), taking the total number of districts in the NCR to 23. Shamli included in NCR: i. The decision to include Shamli in the NCR was taken at the 37th meeting of the National Capital Region
11th Annual MedTech Summit of Biodesign Programme held in New Delhi Department of Biotechnology under Union Ministry of Science and Technology has implemented Biodesign Programme with an objective to develop innovative and affordable medical devices as per unmet clinical needs of India. Under this programme, 11th Annual MedTech Summit was organised in New Delhi on December 2, 2017. i. The
Andhra Pradesh assembly passes Kapu Reservation Bill On December 2, 2017, Andhra Pradesh State Assembly unanimously passed A.P. Kapu (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in Services under the State) Bill, which provides 5% reservation in education and employment to Kapu Community in Andhra Pradesh. i. With this 5% reservation to Kapus, total reservation in Andhra
22nd Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium held in New Delhi On November 30, 2017, 22nd meeting of Board of Mangement (BOM) of Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) was held in New Delhi. i. This meeting was chaired by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh. ii. During this meeting, Mr. Singh was briefed about ongoing activities of SFAC. iii. Mr.
Rajnath Singh releases NCRB Publication Crime in India 2016- Statistics On November 30, 2017, Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh released ‘Crime in India – 2016’ published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). i. Number of Murder cases across India decreased by 5.2% from 2015-16. In 2015, 32127 cases were reported, which reduced to 30450 cases in 2016. ii. Number of cases
Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 held in Hyderabad, India Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017 was held in Hyderabad from 28th – 30thNovember 2017.GES 2017 (eighth edition of GES) was hosted by NITI Aayog in partnership with Government of the United States of America. i. Theme of GES 2017 was “Women First, Prosperity for All”.The US delegation to GES 2017 was