Page-12 of Current Affairs - September, 2018

India, Germany sign MoA on skill development

September 19, 2018

India and Germany have singed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on skill development, which will provide dual vocational education and training to Indian youth. It was signed between Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC). ..

Month: 

Government inks US$ 74 Million loan agreement for Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project

September 19, 2018

Union Government has inked US$74 million loan agreement for International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Credit for Uttrakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP). Uttrakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP) The objective of this project is to improve quality and relevance of training ..

Month: 

Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas appointed Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission

September 19, 2018

Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has appointed renowned scientist Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas as chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and secretary of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). He will have tenure till he attains the age of 64 years, i.e. till ..

Month: 

ICAP: India first country in world to develop document on cooling action plan

September 18, 2018

Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on eve of World Ozone Day (16th September) released draft India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP). It makes India first country in world to develop such document. The draft was prepared by ..

Month: 

Bangladesh to provide India access to key ports

September 18, 2018

Bangladesh Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved draft agreement allowing India to use its Chittagong and Mongla ports to transport cargo to and from its northeastern states. The draft was prepared after both neighboring countries had signed Memorandum ..

Month: 

Germany rolls out world’s first hydrogen-powered train 

September 18, 2018

Germany has rolled out world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train. These locomotives named iLint trains emit zero emissions, making them eco-friendly. This train technology offers greener and quieter alternative to diesel on non-electrified railway lines. These hydrogen trains are manufactured by ..

Month: 

Government announces merger of Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank

September 18, 2018

Union Finance Ministry announced proposal for amalgamation of three public sector banks- Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank. The combined entity after consolidation will create India’s third largest bank. Post this merger, number of PSU banks will come ..

Month: 

India, Malta sign three MoUs in Maritime Cooperation, Tourism and Training

September 18, 2018

India and Malta signed three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the fields of Maritime Cooperation, Tourism and Training. These MoUs were signed after delegation level talks between Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and President of Malta, Ms. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca. Vice ..

Month: