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Manohar Parrikar wins floor test in Goa Assembly
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has won the vote of confidence during specially convened Goa Assembly by 22-16 votes. It was announced by pro tem speaker Siddharth Kunkolienkar after the vote of confidence on the floor. In the newly elected ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
TDSAT refuses to stay Reliance Jio's free offer
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has refused to stay Reliance Jio’s free promotional offer. It has further asked telecom regulator Earlier, TDSAT had reserved the order on an appeal seeking a stay on Reliance Jio’s free offer ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
CCEA approves sale of IOC’s 24% equity holding in Lubrizol India Private Limited
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has allowed Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Indian Oil) to sell its 24% equity in one of its Joint Venture Companies, Lubrizol India Private Limited (LIPL) to its other Joint Venture Partner Lubrizol Corporation, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government launches Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme
The Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme for developing export linked infrastructure in states with a view to promoting outbound shipments. TIES seeks to bridge the critical infrastructure gap and provide forward and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Justice Rajendra Menon sworn in as Patna High Court Chief Justice
Justice Rajendra Menon was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. He was administered oath to office by Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind at a function in Raj Bhawan. Recently, President had appointed and transferred Patna HC ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government unveils revised Building Code
The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution unveiled the revised Building Code, making builders liable for the structure’s safety. The code has been prepared by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It is voluntary in nature, but ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government establishes Banana Research Centre in Vaishali
The Union government has established banana research centre at Goraul in Vaishali district of Bihar. It will function under Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) at Pusa in Samastipur. It is second such in the country after the National Research ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Shashank Manohar resigns as ICC chairman
Shashank Manohar has resigned as Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC). He stepped down from the post reportedly due to personal reasons. He was elected unopposed for the top job of the international cricket governing body in May 2016. He ..