Page-10 of Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet extends term of commission on sub-categorisation of OBCs
The Union Cabinet has approved second and final extension of term of Commission constituted to examine issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in Central List for period of twelve weeks upto June, 2018. The Commission was constituted with approval ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
22 March: World Water Day (WWD)
The World Water Day (WWD) is observed every year on 22 March to spread message of preservation and rationaal consumption of water. The day puts emphasis on the importance of freshwater and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves North-East Industrial Development Scheme 2017
The Union Cabinet has approved North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS), 2017 to promote employment in North Eastern Region states including Sikkim.NEIDS is combination of the incentives covered under the earlier two government schemes with a much larger outlay. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves amendments in Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016
The Union Cabinet has approved proposal for moving official amendments in Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016. Once the Bill is enacted by Parliament, National Surrogacy Board (NSB) will be constituted at central level. The States/UTs will constitute State Surrogacy Boards (SSBs) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves opening of 18 new missions in Africa by 2021
The Union Cabinet has approved opening of 18 new Indian Missions in Africa over four year period from 2018-2021. Decision in this regard was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Parivara and Talawara: Cabinet approves inclusion of communities ST list in Karnataka
The Union Cabinet has given its in principle approval for inclusion of communities, namely ‘Parivara and Talawara’ as synonym of Nayaka at in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) of Karnataka. This approval fulfils long term demand of these communities ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves revision of DTAA between India and Qatar
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for revision existing Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Qatar. The purpose of revision is for avoidance of double taxation and for prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves closure of India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for closure of India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians (IDF-OI).The purpose of closure is to enhance synergies in channelizing contributions of Indian diaspora to Government’s flagship programmes such as National Mission for clean ..