Page-2 of Current Affairs - September, 2013

Union Government sets up Committee for evaluation of research and rankings

September 29, 2013

In the wake of India’s low performance in the rankings of higher educational institutions in world, the Union Government of India formed a committee under the chairmanship of K. Vijay Raghavan, Secretary of Department of Biotechnology for evaluation of research ..

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CCEA approves Petroleum Ministry’s proposal on shale gas exploration and exploitation

September 29, 2013

The proposal of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on the policy on exploration and exploitation of shale gas and oil by National Oil Companies (NOCs) on acreages under the nomination regime has been approved by the Cabinet Committee ..

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CCEA approves construction of Rajaswa Bhawan as the National Tax Headquarters

September 29, 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA approved the construction of the Rajaswa Bhawan as the National Tax Headquarters at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi at an estimated cost of Rs 485.16 crore. Objective: To decongest North Block and consolidate the ..

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CCEA approves auction methodology for Coal Block Auction

September 29, 2013

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given approval to the policy for auction by competitive bidding of the coal blocks which aims to ensure greater transparency and will pave the way for the government to auction explored blocks. The ..

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CCEA takes steps for operationalisation of IDFs

September 29, 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has taken the following steps to promote the operationalisation of Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs). The annual Guarantee Fee payable to the Concession Authority has been capped at 0.05% per annum, of outstanding debt ..

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John W. Ashe is the President of UNGA for its 68th session

September 27, 2013

The United Nations General Assembly elected by acclamation Ambassador John W. Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda as President of its upcoming 68th session. Made up of all the 193 Member States of the United Nations, the General Assembly provides a ..

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IDBI Bank launches ‘Own Your NPA’ campaign

September 27, 2013

In a bid to speedily recover Non-Performing Assets (NPA), the IDBI Bank has launched a campaign named ‘Own Your NPA’. What is ‘Own Your NPA’ campaign? It is a NPA recovery drive launched by the IDBI Bank through which it ..

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Mayaram panel submits report on NSEL crisis

September 27, 2013

A high-level committee, chaired by Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram, submitted to Finance Minister its report on the alleged irregularities at the National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL). The panel has found “minor systemic” problem and the report details long term ..

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Virat Kohli appointed as brand ambassador of BSF

September 27, 2013

The Border Security Force has appointed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. It is important to note that any central force in India has appointed its brand ambassador. BSF is the second largest paramilitary force of India that guards ..

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Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy conduct Exercise: "Naseem Al Bahr"

September 27, 2013

Naseem Al Bahr– the 9th edition of biennial naval exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy kicked off in Oman. In Indian fleet participating in the drill were Indian Naval Ship(INS) Mysore (guided missile destroyer), INS Tarkash , INS ..

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