World Book Fair begins in New Delhi with focus on environment New Delhi World Book Fair 2018 began on January 6, 2018 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. i. ‘Environment and Climate Change’ is the main theme of New Delhi World Book Fair 2018. The theme pavilion (made from environmental-friendly material like bamboo, cane and jute) highlights various environment-related issues like global […]
Defence Ministry approves projects worth Rs. 2420 crore On January 4, 2018, Union Defence Ministry approved procurement of simulated training solutions for Indian Navy’s P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft and electronic warfare systems for the Army. Total cost involved in these deals is Rs. 2420 crore. More details about simulated training solutions for P-8I and electronic warfare systems:
Government approves Rs 5369 crore waterway project on National Waterway-1 On January 3, 2017, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) at a cost of Rs 5369 crore i. This project is geared towards capacity augmentation of navigation on the Haldia-Varanasi stretch of National Waterway-1
Cabinet Approvals on January 3, 2018 Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Myanmar on Land Border Crossing i. Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of renewable energy ii. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Israel on Cooperation in the Oil and Gas Sector iii. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Belgium on Cooperation in the field of ICT&E iv. Cabinet approves
Nagaland declared as ‘disturbed area’ for 6 more months Union Home Ministry has declared entire state of Nagaland as “disturbed area” for six more months (till June 2018) under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act – AFSPA. i. Union Home Ministry has justified this extension by citing that killings, loot and extortion have been going in various parts
Assam publishes first draft of NRC with 1.9 crore names Assam State Government has published first draft of Supreme Court monitored National Register of Citizens (NRC). Details about Assam’s first draft of NRC: i.As per Supreme Court directive, draft NRC for Assam was to be published on or before December 31, 2017. ii.Registrar General of India,
Assam gets Rs 1250 crore central fund for inland water transport Central Government has sanctioned Rs 1250 crore for overall development of inland water transport of Assam. i. Announcement in this regard was made by Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari at a meeting of the Brahmaputra Board and Water Resources Department at Kaziranga.
Finance Minister Chairs the eighteenth meeting of the FSDC in New Delhi Eighteenth Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held in New Delhi on December 29, 2017 under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister of Finance, Arun Jaitley. i. Regulators presented their proposals for the Union Budget 2018-19 in context of the developments in their
Environment Ministry launches new regional project to tackle stubble burning On December 28, 2017, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change approved a regional project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management’ under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). Salient features of Project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue
Lok Sabha passes GST (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill, 2017 On December 27, 2017, Lok Sabha passed the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill, 2017.This amendment bill seeks to increase maximum rate at which compensation cess on the entry relating to certain category of motor vehicles is being collected by the states. i. It applies
India’s 1st pod taxi on the way, to follow U.S. safety norms The five-member committee headed by transport expert S K Dhramadhikari, set up for technical and safety standards of India’s pod taxi scheme (also known as Personal Rapid Transit – PRT) has recommended to invite fresh bids incorporating strictest safety standards on the lines of those prescribed by an American body.
Centre releases Rs 167 crore to 9 states for border development under BADP Union Home Ministry has released Rs 167 crore to nine states – Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar and Sikkim – under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP). i. All these nine states have an international border. Funds released under BADP will
Mission Antyodaya – Ranking of 50000 gram panchayats completed Union Rural Development Ministry, in partnership with State Governments, has completed the ranking of 50000 Gram Panchayats (selected under ‘Mission Antyodaya’) on three broad parameters of physical infrastructure, human development and economic activities. i. Gram Panchayats have been selected by the State Governments on the basis of social
Andhra Pradesh bans New Year festivities in temples Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department has issued a circular banning festivities and special darshans at temples to celebrate New Year. Andhra Pradesh bans New Year celebrations in temples: i. The circular was issued by the Hindu Dharma Parirakshana Trust of the Endowments Department. It bans festivities and special darshans for New Year at
Government launches ‘Ganga Gram’ project at Ganga Gram Swachata Sammelan On December 23, 2017, Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation held ‘Ganga Gram Swachhta Sammelan’ in New Delhi to formally launch the ‘Ganga Gram Project’ under the Namami Gange Programm. i. The meet was presided over by Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Uma Bharati. ii. Ganga Swachhata Manch, created for awareness creation,