Page-12 of Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet gives nod for development of Underground Coal Gasification
The Union Cabinet has approved a policy framework for development of Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) in unexplored coal and lignite bearing areas in the country. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet Committee meeting chaired by the Prime ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU with BRICS countries for energy conservation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa) countries for energy conservation. The MoU provides for Joint ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
India raises concerns over massive subsidization of farm sectors by developed countries at WTO meet
India has raised concerns over massive subsidization of farm sectors by developed (rich) countries. These concerns were raised Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman during the 10th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Nairobi, Kenya. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet gives nod to amend Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order Amendment Bill, 2015 in the Parliament. The Bill seeks to amend Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 in order to modify the list ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
ISRO successfully launches 6 Singapore Satellites onboard PSLV-C29
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully placed six commercial satellites from Singapore in their dedicated orbits. These satellites were launched using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C29) from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
World Bank offers $1.5 billion loan for Swachh Bharat Mission
The World Bank has approved a 1.5 billion dollars loan to support the Union government’s flagship cleanliness drive Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). The loan funds would be used for SBM Support Operation Project and shall support SBM’s rural component known ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
SC appoints Virendra Singh as Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court has appointed Justice (Retd) Virendra Singh as new Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh. The first of its kind order given , the SC has invoked its constitutional power and appointed retired HC judge as UP Lokayukta after state ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Supreme Court bans registration of new diesel SUVs, luxury cars in Delhi
Supreme Court has banned the registration of all diesel SUVs (Sports Utility Vechiles) and luxury cars in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi. The ban will be valid to SUVs, luxury cars with engine capacity of 2000 cc ..