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Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan: CCEA approves restructured Centrally Sponsored Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved restructured Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). The restructured scheme will focus on training, building infrastructure, stepping up initiatives for e-governance under ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet delegates power to Finance and Oil Ministers to award oil and gas blocks
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has delegated powers to Finance and Petroleum Ministers to award oil and gas exploration blocks to successful bidders under Hydrocarbon Exploration Licensing Policy (HELP). Under HELP, exploration blocks are to be awarded twice ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
CCEA approves framework for Coal Bed Methane extraction by Coal India
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has relaxed rules for state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) for extraction of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) lying below coal seams in its blocks in bid to quickly boost production. Till now, CIL had ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves Host country Agreement between India and ISA
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Host country (Headquarters) Agreement between India and International Solar Alliance (ISA). The agreement was signed between Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and ISA in March, 2018. Key Facts The agreement gives ISA juridical ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India, UK and Northern Ireland: Cabinet approves MoU on return of Illegal Migrants
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants. Decision in this regard was taken at Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018
The Union Cabinet has introduction of Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018 in Parliament for better protection and promotion of human rights in the country. The Bill will amend Protection of Human Rights, 1993 which was last amended in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves rightsizing Competition Commission of India
The Union Cabinet chaired gave its approval for rightsizing Competition Commission of India (CCI) from one Chairperson and six Members (totalling seven) to one Chairperson and three Members (totalling four). It will be done by not filling existing two vacancies ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India-UAE: Cabinet approves MoU on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Technical Cooperation in Rail Secto. The MoU was signed in February 2018 with Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime of UAE. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India-Canada: Cabinet approves MoU in research and industry-academic collaboration
The Union Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Canada to foster cross-border partnerships focused on research excellence and industry-academic collaboration. The MoU was signed in February 2018 in New Delhi. Key Facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves closure of Burn Standard Company Limited
The Union Cabinet has approved closure of Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) Burn Standard Company Ltd (BSCL) under Ministry of Railways. This decision was taken in view of continuous poor physical and financial performance of company for more than decade ..