Page-7 of Current Affairs - November, 2017

Government to initiate Safe city plan for women in eight cities

November 23, 2017

Government will soon initiate a comprehensive ‘safe city’ plan for women in eight cities for women in eight metropolitan cities of the country. It will be implemented in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Decision in this ..

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 5th global conference on cyber space

November 23, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) in New Delhi. GCCS is one of world’s largest conferences on cyber space. It is for first time organized in India. The theme of the ..

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Cabinet approves continuation of scheme on Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

November 23, 2017

The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of scheme on Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) for another three financial years (FYs 2017-18 to 2019-20). This decision will make IICA self-sustainable by the end of FY 2019-20. Indian Institute of Corporate ..

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Cabinet approves promulgation of ordinance to amend Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code

November 23, 2017

Union Cabinet has proposal to promulgate an ordinance under Article 123 of Constitution to make certain amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The ordinance is likely to be tabled during winter session of Parliament with view to getting ..

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Cabinet approves agreement on co-operation in customs matters between India and Philippines

November 23, 2017

The Union Cabinet approved signing and ratifying of Agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters. The agreement will help in availability of relevant information for prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is ..

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Cabinet approves revised salaries and pension for Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts

November 23, 2017

The Union Cabinet approved revision in salaries, gratuity, allowances, pension etc. of Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts and retired Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts. The decision follows implementation of recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission in ..

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BrahMos cruise missile successfully test-fired from Sukhoi-30 MKI for first time

November 22, 2017

The world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was successfully test fired from Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet for the first time. The missile was gravity dropped from Su-30MKI from its fuselage and two-stage missile’s engine fired up and ..

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Cabinet approves setting up of 15th Finance Commission

November 22, 2017

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved setting up of 15th Finance Commission (FC). It is a constitutional obligation to set up FC under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution. The Terms of Reference for ..

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Government constitutes task force for drafting New Direct Tax Legislation

November 22, 2017

The Union Finance Ministry has constituted task force to review Income Tax (IT) Act 1961 and draft new direct tax law in consonance with current economic needs. CBDT member Arbind Modi will be convener of task force. Chief Economic Adviser ..

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Cabinet approves India's membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

November 22, 2017

The Union Cabinet has approved India’s Membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD). Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance will take necessary steps to acquire the membership of the EBRD. Significance The membership of EBRD will enhance ..

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