Eastern Air Command commanders’ conference held in Shillong On 21st and 22nd November 2017, conference of all Commanders of Eastern Air Command was held at Shillong. Eastern Air Command commanders’ conference: i. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa addressed the EAC Commanders. The conference was hosted by Air Marshal Anil Khosla, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air […]
Center signs 4 MoUs with states/UTs under UDAY scheme On November 20, 2017, Government of India signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) Scheme with Nagaland, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu. More Information about 4 MoUs with States/UTs under UDAY scheme: It is to be noted that November 20, 2017 was the 2ndAnniversary of Ujwal DISCOM
International Congress of Military Medicine begins in New Delhi 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) begun in New Delhi on November 19, 2017. More Information about 42nd World Congress of ICMM: i.This 5-day event has been organised by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Defence. ii.This is
IOC sets up India’s first electric vehicle charging station in Nagpur. On 19th November 2017, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) launched India’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at a petrol pump in Nagpur. India’s first electric vehicle charging station in Nagpur: i.IOC, in collaboration with Ola, has launched India’s first electric charging station at one of its petrol-diesel
Punjab Cabinet approves scheme to compensate acid attack victims On November 17, 2017, Punjab State Cabinet approved ‘Punjab Victim or Their Dependents Compensation Scheme’which stipulates to provide minimum compensation of Rs three lakh to an acid attack victim. i. Every year, Punjab State Government’s department of home affairs and justice, will allocate a separate budget to the
Cabinet Approvals on November 17, 2017 Cabinet approves the establishment of the National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST i. Cabinet approves an agreement between India and Belarus on Scientific and Technological Cooperation ii. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Poland for the promotion of Civil Aviation Cooperation iii. Cabinet approves Continuation of sub-schemes under Umbrella Scheme “Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)” iv. Cabinet okays increase
President Ram Nath Kovind launches schemes worth Rs 3,455 crore in Jharkhand On November 15, 2017, President Ram Nath Kovind launched various schemes and laid the foundation stones of infrastructure projects in Jharkhand. These schemes and projects are to be carried out at an expenditure of Rs 3455 crore. It is to be noted that November 15, 2017 was 17th Statehood Day
Uttar Pradesh tops in mobilising Jan Dhan Account Uttar Pradesh has topped in opening new Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts after demonetisation (post November 8, 2017). i. One-fifth of the more than five crore new PMJDY accounts, from November 9, 2016 to November 8, 2017 were opened in Uttar Pradesh. With this, the total accounts
Project Saksham – Railways to start 9-month ‘upskilling’ exercise for employees Indian Railways will start ‘Project Saksham’, India’s largest time-bound ‘upskilling’ exercise, to upgrade the skill sets of its 13 lakh employees. ‘Sakham’ is a Hindi word which translates as ‘capable’ in English. i. ‘Project Saksham’ will begin in January 2018 and will continue till September 2018.This project comprises
Rajyavardhan Rathore releases the India Youth Development Index and Report 2017 On November 13, 2017, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent Charge), Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore released the ‘India Youth Development Index and Report 2017’ in New Delhi. i. For constructing Youth Development Index for the year 2017, the latest definition of youth (15-29 years) as used in India’s National
Rajnath Singh chairs second meeting of Island Development Agency On November 8, 2017, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the second meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi.The meeting was attended byGovernor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Admiral D.K. Joshi, who is also the Vice Chairman of IDA. i. Other members of the IDA, Cabinet Secretary, P. K. Sinha, CEO of
Cabinet Approvals on November 11, 2017 On November 10, 2017, Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved following initiatives and bilateral agreements. i. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Philippines on agriculture and related fields ii. Cabinet has approved agreement between India and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention
23rd GST Council Meet held in Guwahati, 28% Tax Only For 50 Items 23rd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council headed by Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley was held in Guwahati, Assam on November 10, 2017. Decisions taken during this meeting of GST council has brought in a comprehensive overhaul of GST rates. Besides
Radha Mohan Singh inaugurates three-day Organic World Congress – 2017 in Greater Noida On 9th November 2017, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated the three-day Organic World Congress – 2017 at India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.Organic World Congress – 2017: i. 1,400 representatives from 110 countries, and 2000 delegates from India participated
Multi-agency group reconstituted to probe Paradise Papers Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has reconstituted a multi-agency group to monitor investigations related to the Paradise Papers. This multi-agency group will be headed by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman Sushil Chandra and includes representatives of the Enforcement Directorate. i. CBDT has stated that India’s tax authorities were already investigating some of