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Cabinet approves setting up Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved setting up of tribunal for adjudication of long-pending dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over Mahanadi river waters. The tribunal was constituted under Inter-State River Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956 on ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Government sets up the NITI Forum for Northeast
The Union Ministry for Development of North-East Region (DoNER) is setting up the ‘NITI Forum for North-East’ to identify constraints and recommend suitable interventions for speedy and sustainable growth in North East Region (NER). The forum will be co-chaired by ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Government launches six new user friendly features of e-NAM Platform
The Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare have launched six new features of National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Platform to make it more users friendly. The six new features are e-NAM Mobile App, BHIM payment facility, new and improved Website ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Cabinet approves creation of National Urban Housing Fund
The Union Cabinet has approved creation of Rs. 60,000 crores National Urban Housing Fund (NUHF) to finance Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) which aims to build 1.2 crore affordable houses in urban areas by 2022. National Urban Housing Fund (NUHF) ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Government launches Swajal Programme and Gangotri Swachh Iconic Place project
The Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has launched Gangotri Swachh Iconic Place project and Swajal, a community owned drinking water programme in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. These both projects will create cleanliness, provide basic amenities to the people ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
21 February: International Mother Language Day
The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 18th anniversary of IMLD. The observance of this day signifies importance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
CCEA approves methodology for auction of commercial coal mines to private sector
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved methodology for auction of coal mines/blocks for sale of coal to private sector under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This decision ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
CCEA approves Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel in Uttarkhand
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved construction of 4.531 km long 2-Lane Bi-Directional Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel in Uttarakhand as part of ‘Chardham Mahamarg Pariyojana’. The project will come along NH-134 (old NH-94) in Uttarakhand and will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Agni-II ballistic missile successfully test fired
Surface-to-surface Agni-II ballistic missile was successfully test-fired from the Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha coast. The test was conducted as part of user trial by Strategic Forces Command (SFC) with logistics support from Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO). It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Cabinet approves India-Morocco Cooperation Agreement in Railway Sector
The Union Cabinet has approved Cooperation Agreement between India and Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) to develop long-term cooperation and partnership in different areas of railway sector. The Cooperation Agreement was signed in December 2017 to enable technical cooperation in ..