Union Cabinet approves signing of contract for Exploration of Poly metallic Sulphides

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of 15 years contract for undertaking exploration and other developmental activities related to Poly-Metallic Sulphides (PMS). The contract was approved between the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences and the International Seabed ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Union Cabinet approves proposal to raise retirement age of CHS doctors to 65

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for enhancement of retirement age of government doctors’ to 65 years to strengthen the healthcare sector in the country. In this regard, Union Cabinet has approved proposal forwarded by Union Ministry of Health ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Union Cabinet approves India’s Membership of the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for India’s membership of the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP) consortium. In this regard, Union Government has signed a MoU with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for geosciences. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Union Cabinet approves Civil Aviation Policy 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the Civil Aviation Policy 2016 to boost the domestic aviation sector and provide passenger-friendly fares. This is for the first time since Independence that an integrated Civil Aviation Policy has been brought ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Union Cabinet approves MoU between ISRO and Canadian Space Agency

The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on cooperation in the field of outer space. The MoU was signed between two parties in Ottawa, Canada in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Margaret Atwood wins 2016 Pen Pinter Prize

Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist Margaret Atwood was chosen for the prestigious 2016 Pen Pinter Prize. She will formerly receive the award at a public event scheduled to be held on 13 October 2016 at the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Taiwan for cooperation in field of Agriculture

The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Taiwan for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sector. Decision in this regard was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Peter Thomson elected as President of 71st session of United Nations General Assembly

Fijian diplomat Peter Thomson has been elected as President of 71st session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In the secret ballot election for the post, Peter Thomson defeated Andreas Mavroyiannis of Cyprus by 94 to 90 votes, with one ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016