Page-28 of Current Affairs - May, 2018

Cabinet approves ordinance to amend law for speedy disposal of commercial disputes

May 3, 2018

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved promulgation of Ordinance amend a law for speedy disposal of commercial disputes. This decision aims to improve India’s ranking in World Bank’s ease of doing business index. The index ..

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Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana: Cabinet approves setting up of 20 AIIMS

May 3, 2018

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved plan to set up 20 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country and upgrade 73 medical colleges. The decisions are part of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya ..

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Global warming driving harmful algae growth: Study

May 3, 2018

Scientists have found that global warming is driving proliferation of Noctiluca algae (commonly known as sea tinkle), a harmful algae in Arabian Sea responsible for glowing of Mumbai’s beaches in dark. The study was jointly conducted by researchers from Indian ..

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Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana: Cabinet doubles investment limit for senior citizens

May 3, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved doubling of investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY). It also extended time limits for subscription from ay 2018 to March, 2020. These decisions were ..

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Cabinet approves accession to WHO protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products

May 3, 2018

The Union Cabinet has given approval to accede to Protocol under World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. It will be applicable to both smoking and chewing or smokeless tobacco (SLT) ..

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Cabinet approves Restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines

May 3, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) by upgradation, creation and abolition of certain posts of Joint Secretary-level and above. Decision in this regard was taken at Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..

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Task Force on Establishment of CDRI submits report to MHA

May 3, 2018

The Task Force constituted on “Establishing a Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)” has submitted its report to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Task Force was constituted by MHA in August, 2017 and was headed by Preeti Saran, Secretary ..

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Manufacturing growth improves slightly in April 2018: PMI

May 3, 2018

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.6 in April 2018 form from 51 in March 2018. It indicates faster improvement in health of India’s manufacturing economy than in prior month. Key Facts PMI showed that manufacturing ..

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