Page-19 of Current Affairs - July, 2018

BSNL unveils internet telephony service Wings

July 6, 2018

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced soft launch of its first Internet telephony service Wings in India to be rolled out from August 1, 2018. It also launched prepaid initiative in its landline offerings and a ..

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CBIC develops GST Verify mobile app to protect interest of consumers

July 6, 2018

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has developed mobile app ‘GST Verify’ to protect interest of consumers. It is android app to verify if the person collecting GST from consumer is eligible to collect it or not. ..

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NBWL adds 4 species in Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species

July 5, 2018

The standing committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has recently added four species- Northern River Terrapin, Clouded Leopard, Arabian Sea Humpback Whale and Red Panda into Centre’s Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species. They were added on the recommendation by ..

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Cabinet approves DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018

July 5, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018. The Bill aims at expanding application of DNA-based forensic technologies to support and strengthen justice delivery system of the country. Key Features of the Bill It ..

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National Commission for Safai Karamcharis: Cabinet approves creation of posts of Vice-Chairperson and Member

July 5, 2018

Union Cabinet has approved creation of one post each of Vice-Chairperson and Member in the National Commission for Safai Karmacharis (NCSK). The decision aims at optimizing functioning of NCSK and fulfilling desired objectives of welfare and development of target group. ..

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Cabinet approves accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty

July 5, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved India’s accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty, 1996 and WIPO Performers and Phonograms Treaty, 1996 which extends coverage of copyright to the internet and digital environment.  The proposal was submitted by Department of Industrial Policy and ..

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Cabinet approves extension of Scheme of Recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks

July 5, 2018

Union Cabinet has approved extension of scheme of recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for next three years (upto 2019-20). This will enable RRBs to maintain minimum prescribed Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 9%. It will ensure ..

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Cabinet approves renaming of Agartala Airport as Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore Airport, Agartala

July 5, 2018

The Union Cabinet approved proposal of renaming Agartala Airport in Tripura as ‘Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore Airport, Agartala. The decision comes in the wake of long pending demand of people of Tripura as well as Government of Tripura for ..

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Cabinet approves Umbrella Schemes for Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates

July 5, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved continuance of 8 existing schemes of Ministry of Home Affairs for relief and rehabilitation of migrants and repatriates upto March 2020 under Umbrella scheme Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates. The schemes will provide ..

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Sambal scheme: MP Government launches subsidised power scheme for labourers and poor families

July 5, 2018

Madhya Pradesh Government has Sambal Yojana, an outstanding power bill waiver scheme and subsidised power scheme for labourers and poor families. Under this scheme, Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and registered labourers of unorganised sector from the state will be ..

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