Page-14 of Current Affairs - August, 2016
Union Government launches social media campaign on Daughters Day
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a social media campaign to mark the Daughters Day on 11th August. It was launched by Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi in New Delhi. Key Facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
NHAI inks MoU with IIT-Kharagpur to develop technology to construct maintenance free highways in India
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed MOU with IIT-Kharagpur for research project to develop technology to construct long lasting maintenance free highways. Under this MoU, IIT-Kharagpur will develop ‘Paneled Cement Concrete Pavements’ for highways. The duration of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
August 12: International Youth Day
The International Youth Day (IYD) is observed every year on August 12 to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. 2016 Theme: “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production”. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Union Cabinet approves liberalization of FDI norms for NBFCs
The Union Cabinet has approved liberalization of foreign investment norms for the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to improve the ease of doing business. Decision in this regard, Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Cabinet ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
China launches Gaofen-3 high-resolution radar imaging satellite
China has successfully launched a new high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) dubbed as Gaofen-3. It was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province on the back of a Long March 4C rocket. It was 233rd flight ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
CCEA gives nod to development of AUSC technology for thermal power plants
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CEEA) has given its approval for the development of Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) technology for thermal power plants. In this regard, CCEA has approved a one-time grant of 900 crore rupees spread over ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Unit I of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project dedicated to nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin dedicated the first unit of the ambitious Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu to the nation. KKNPP was dedicated by the leaders through video conferencing from Delhi and Moscow. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Union Cabinet approves Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for introducing the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in Parliament The Bill seeks to amend the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The law protects the employment of women during the time of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Lok Sabha passes Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016
The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2016 to pave the way for employers in the textile sector to avail of the income tax benefit. The Bill seeks to amends the Income Tax Act (IT), 1961 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Union Government constitutes Amitabh Kant committee to review e-commerce rules
The Union Government has decided to set up a committee to look at easing the policy regime for e-commerce players, including the rules for foreign direct investment (FDI). The committee will be headed by Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI (National ..