Page-25 of Current Affairs - January, 2018
Defence Ministry gives final nod for Barak missiles, PGM bombs
The Defence Ministry has given its final approvals for the procurement of 131 Barak missiles for Indian Navy and 240 precision-guided munitions (PGM) for Indian Air Force (IAF) together estimated at Rs.1,714 crore. The proposals were cleared by Defence Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
China develops underwater surveillance networks in Indian Ocean, South China Sea
China has successfully developed new underwater surveillance network to help its submarines get stronger lock on targets while protecting nation’s interests along maritime Silk Road, which also includes Indian Ocean. The project is part of unprecedented military expansion fuelled by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Parliament passes NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017
Parliament has passed the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017 with the approval of Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha already had passed the bill in August 2017. The Bill seeks to amend National Bank for Agriculture and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Government launches NARI portal and e-Samvad portal
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has launched online portal NARI (nari.nic.in) for the empowerment of women. It has been developed by the Ministry to provide easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Parliament passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill, 2017
Parliament has passed Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017 after it was passed by both the houses. The Bill amends Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, and replaces Ordinance promulgated in November 2017 to pave way for tightening loopholes ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Fact Sheet: 2G Scam Verdict
A special court acquitted A Raja and all other accused in the 2g spectrum issue, considered as one of the largest scams in the country in the tenure of Manmohan led UPA govt. The shocking part is that all of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Karnataka receives approval for purchase of electric vehicles under FAME India scheme
The Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) of Union Government has given its approval to Karnataka government for purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) under FAME India subsidised scheme. The state will purchase 40 electric buses, 100 four wheelers and 500 three ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Core sectors' record 6.8% growth in November 2017
According to the data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, the eight core sectors expanded at fastest pace in more than year at 6.8% in November 2017. These eight industries — coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, ..