Page-11 of Current Affairs - March, 2018
Government launches Sand Mining Framework to check illegal extraction
The Union Ministry of Mines has launched Sand Mining Framework to help states deal with the sand mining issues, including demand supply deficit and illegal extraction. It was launched at the third National Conclave on Mines & Minerals held in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
UGC grants full autonomy to 62 higher educational institutes
The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved proposal to grant full autonomy to 62 higher educational institutions which have maintained high standards of excellence under Autonomous Colleges Regulation. These 62 higher educational institutions include 5 central universities, 21 state universities, 26 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Government scraps export duty on sugar
The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) under Ministry of Finance has scrapped export duty of 20% on raw and refined sugar to boost shipments. The removal of export duty will help to export excess sugar output in India ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
BIRAC celebrates its 6th Foundation Day
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its sixth Foundation Day. The observance of the day was themed around ‘Sustaining Innovation – A Market Driven Pathway’. The event was attended by large number of dignitaries from scientific and industry ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
NITI Aayog, Piramal Foundation ink agreement to improve health, education in Aspirational Districts
NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation have inked Statement of Intent (SoI) to work closely with District Collectors and key officers of ‘Aspirational Districts’ to support their transformation in terms of healthcare, education and nutrition. The collaboration is for four years ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
National Cultural Audiovisual Archives becomes world’s first Trusted Digital Repository
The National Cultural Audiovisual Archives (NCAA) project of Ministry of Culture was certified as world’s first Trusted Digital Repository as per ISO 16363:2012 standard. The certification was granted by Primary Trustworthy Digital Repository Authorisation Body Ltd. (PTAB), United Kingdom. National ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Government to set up Plastic Park in Jharkhand‘s Deoghar District
The Union Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has approved proposal of setting up of Plastic Park in Deoghar District, Jharkhand. The project will be set up at cost of Rs.120 crores in an area of 150 acres. Moreover, it will ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Skill Development ink MoU on skill development at KVKs
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship have signed MoU to conduct skill development training programmes for agriculture and allied sector. These skill development training programmes will be conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra ..