Page-17 of Cabinet Decisions
Union Cabinet approves Agreement with UNESCO on establishment of ITCOO in Hyderabad
The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOO), as a Category-2 Centre (C2C) of UNESCO, in Hyderabad, Telangana. The purpose of this agreement is to establish training centre towards development of capacity for countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Cabinet approves National Medical Commission Bill
The Union Cabinet has approved National Medical Commission Bill, 2017. It will replace the Medical Council, 1956 Act and enable a forward movement in medical education reform. The bill is aims at bringing reforms in medical education sector of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Cabinet approves setting up of National Nutrition Mission
The Union Cabinet approves setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM) with three year budget of 9046.17 crore rupees commencing from 2017-18. The NNM, as an apex body under Ministry of Women and Child Development will monitor, supervise, fix targets ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
CCEA approves Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra’ scheme for a period 2017-18 to 2019-20. The scheme is part of Umbrella Scheme “Mission for Protection and Empowerment for Women” of the Union Ministry of Women ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves continuation of scheme on Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves promulgation of ordinance to amend Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves agreement on co-operation in customs matters between India and Philippines
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves revised salaries and pension for Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves setting up of 15th Finance Commission
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves India's membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
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 ..