Union Cabinet approves import of pulses through long-term contract with Mozambique

The Union Cabinet has approved a long-term contract with Mozambique for import of pulses by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU aims to promote the production of Tur (Pigeon Peas) and other pulses in Mozambique by encouraging progressive ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

Union Cabinet approves setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu

The Union Cabinet has given its in-principle approval for setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu. On completion the port will become country’s 13th major port. The Enayam Major Port project seeks to make India ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

World's largest charkha unveiled at Delhi’s IGI airport

The world’s largest Charkha was unveiled at the Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in New Delhi. It was unveiled by the Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Kalraj Mishra to remind India’s timeless heritage and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

July 6: World Zoonoses Day

The World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on July 6 to create awareness on zoonotic diseases, how to prevent them and what actions to take when exposed. About Zoonoses The word zoonoses has been derived from the Greek words ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

Union Cabinet Approves Interest Subvention Scheme for farmers for year 2016-17

The Union Cabinet has approved the Interest Subvention Scheme for farmers for the year 2016-17.  For this purpose Union Government has earmarked a sum of 18,276 Crore Rupees. The scheme will help farmers getting short term crop loan payable within ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

Union Cabinet approves the High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to The High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016 to change names of the High Courts based on the nomenclature cities they are located. The Bill facilitates changing of the names of ‘Madras ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

Para swimmer Niranjan Mukundan wins eight medals in 2016 IWAS World Games

Para swimmer Niranjan Mukundan has won eight medals at the recently-concluded IWAS (International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports) U-23 World Games held in Prague, Czech Republic. Of the 8 medal’s Niranjan bagged three gold medals in 50m butterfly, 200m freestyle and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Tanzania in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Tanzania in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy. The MoU will facilitate structured frame work for the cooperation between both countries for ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016