Page-11 of Cabinet Decisions
India-Afghanistan: Cabinet approves Cooperation Arrangement in food safety and related areas
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of Cooperation Arrangement between India and Afghanistan for cooperation in the field of food safety and related areas. The agreement will be singed between Food Safety & Standards ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India-Iran: Cabinet approves MoU to establish expert group on trade remedy measures
The Union Cabinet has given its ex post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Iran on establishment of an expert group on trade remedy measures. The MoU was signed in February, 2018 during visit of Iran’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
CCEA approves continuation of Nutrient Based Subsidy and City Compost Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved for continuation of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme and City Compost Scheme beyond 12th Five Year plan till 2019-20. The proposal was forwarded by Department of Fertilizers. Key Facts The total ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCEA approves new Integrated Scheme for School Education
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved new Integrated Scheme on School Education for period 2018 to 2020 to be formulated by Department of School Education and Literacy. The new scheme will subsume existing schemes related to education ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves amendments to National Medical Commission Bill
Union Cabinet has approved certain amendments to National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill considering recommendations of Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC) and general feedback from public. Background The NMC Bill seeks to replace the Medical Council of India with National ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves MoU between India and SACEP for cooperation on Oil and Chemical Pollution
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Asian Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) for cooperation on response to Oil and Chemical Pollution in South Asian Seas Region. Key Facts The MoU intends to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCEA approves continuation of Credit Guarantee Fund for Education Loans Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved continuation of Credit Guarantee Fund for Education Loans Scheme. It also approved continuation and modification of Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme for period from 2017 to 20. This will provide education ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves re-structuring of NSDF and NSDC
The Union Cabinet has approved proposal for restructuring of National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to strengthen their governance, implementation and monitoring framework. The purpose of restructuring is also to ensure better corporate governance, transparency ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCEA approves bulk export of all edible oils
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved for removal of prohibition on export of all varieties of edible oils except mustard oil. The proposal was forwarded by Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The CCEA has also approved empowering ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves India, UK and Ireland MoU on organised crime
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom and Northern Ireland regarding cooperation in the field of organised crime. It is exchange of information for purposes of combating international criminality and tackling ..