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CCEA approves framework for Coal Bed Methane extraction by Coal India
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has relaxed rules for state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) for extraction of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) lying below coal seams in its blocks in bid to quickly boost production. Till now, CIL had ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves Host country Agreement between India and ISA
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Host country (Headquarters) Agreement between India and International Solar Alliance (ISA). The agreement was signed between Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and ISA in March, 2018. Key Facts The agreement gives ISA juridical ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India, UK and Northern Ireland: Cabinet approves MoU on return of Illegal Migrants
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants. Decision in this regard was taken at Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India, Morocco sign MoU to promote mineral exploration
India and Morocco have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of Mining and Geology for a period of 5 years to promote mineral exploration. It was signed in New Delhi after the bilateral discussions between Mines Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
2018 National Safe Motherhood (NSM)
The National Safe Motherhood (NSMD) is celebrated every year on April 11 to create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity celebrities to pregnant and lactating women. It also seeks to create awareness about the institutional delivery, reducing anemia among women ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India’s first high-speed electric locomotive of 12000HP capacity launched
India’s first high-speed electric locomotive with 12000 horsepower (HP) engine has been flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Madhepura Electric Locomotive Factory in Bihar. It is first big Make-in-India project developed and completed by Indian Railways in collaboration ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
KR Nautiyal appointed as new Coast Guard Commander (Eastern Seaboard)
Inspector General KR Nautiyal, on promotion to the rank of Additional Director General, has been appointed as the new Coast Guard Commander (Eastern Seaboard). He will succeed Inspector General KS Sheoran on April 12, 2018. Nautiyal has commanded all type ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Hemchand Yadav, former Chhattisgarh minister and senior BJP leader passes away
Hemchand Yadav, the former Chhattisgarh minister and senior BJP leader, has passed away in Delhi on April 11, 2018. He was first elected as an MLA from Durg in 1998 (when it was part of the undivided Madhya Pradesh) and ..