Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet approves Raptor MoU for conservation of migratory birds of prey
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia. This MoU is also called as the ‘Raptor MoU’ under the Convention on Conservation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet gives nod for India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal that came into force on November 13, 2015. The deal along with the administrative arrangement for implementing the accord will bolster India’s energy security ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
CCEA approves Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme for textile sector
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved introduction of Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) for technology upgradation of the textiles industry. Decision in this regard was taken by CCEA meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet approves construction of 69 bridges on Trilateral Highway in Myanmar
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of 69 Bridges including Approach Roads on the Tamu-Kyigone-Kalewa (TKK) road section of the Trilateral Highway in Myanmar. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Government unveils National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020
Union Government has unveiled National Biotechnology Development Strategy (NBDS) 2015-2020 to establish India as a world-class bio-manufacturing hub. It was unveiled by the Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in New Delhi. Key facts NBDS intends to launch ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
BHEL commissions Prayagraj power project unit in Uttar Pradesh
State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a 660 MW unit of Prayagraj Super Thermal Power Project at Bara town in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh. This is the first supercritical thermal unit to be commissioned in the state ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
LRSAM Barak 8 Missile successfully tested from INS Kolkata
India and Israel jointly developed Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) Barak 8 was successfully test fired from INS Kolkata. The firing trial of the LR SAM has been jointly carried out by the Indian Navy, Defence Research and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Eminent Marathi poet Mangesh Padgaonkar passes away
Eminent Marathi poet Mangesh Padgaonkar passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on after a brief illness. He was 86. He was iconic Marathi poet best known for many poetry recitation programmes and for writing lyrics for many Marathi films. About Mangesh ..