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Hindon Elevated Road: India's longest elevated road inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh
Hindon Elevated Road, India’s longest elevated road was inaugurated in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It connects UP Gate to Rajnagar Extension and will make it easier to commute between Delhi and Ghaziabad. Key Facts The elevated ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
India receives first US LNG shipment at Dabhol under long-term deal
India received its first Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) cargo from United States (US) under long-term supply deal. The first US-sourced LNG shipment was imported by state-owned GAIL on board of its chartered LNG ship ‘Meridian Spirit’ from Cheniere Energy’s Sabine ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCEA approves continuation of Nutrient Based Subsidy and City Compost Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved for continuation of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme and City Compost Scheme beyond 12th Five Year plan till 2019-20. The proposal was forwarded by Department of Fertilizers. Key Facts The total ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCEA approves enhancing coverage of Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
The CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved proposal of enhancing scope of Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY). The Central Government will now contribute Employer’s full admissible contribution for first 3 years from date of registration of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCEA approves new Integrated Scheme for School Education
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved new Integrated Scheme on School Education for period 2018 to 2020 to be formulated by Department of School Education and Literacy. The new scheme will subsume existing schemes related to education ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves amendments to National Medical Commission Bill
Union Cabinet has approved certain amendments to National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill considering recommendations of Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC) and general feedback from public. Background The NMC Bill seeks to replace the Medical Council of India with National ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves MoU between India and SACEP for cooperation on Oil and Chemical Pollution
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Asian Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) for cooperation on response to Oil and Chemical Pollution in South Asian Seas Region. Key Facts The MoU intends to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCEA approves continuation of Credit Guarantee Fund for Education Loans Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved continuation of Credit Guarantee Fund for Education Loans Scheme. It also approved continuation and modification of Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme for period from 2017 to 20. This will provide education ..