Page-18 of Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet approves India-Russia Agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism
The Union Cabinet has approved signing an Agreement on Cooperation between India and Russia in field of combating all forms of terrorism and organized crime. The agreement is proposed to be signed during upcoming visit of Indian Delegation led by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Union Cabinet approves setting up National Anti-profiteering Authority
The Union Cabinet approved setting up of National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA), an apex body with an overarching mandate under Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime so as to ensure the benefit of tax reaches consumers. It also approved creation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet increases carpet area of houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
The Union Cabinet has approved increase in carpet area of houses eligible for interest subsidy under Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for Middle Income Group (MIG) under Pradhan Mantri AwasYojana (Urban). The purpose is to further enhance the scope, coverage ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Poland for Civil Aviation Cooperation
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Poland for Promotion of Civil Aviation Cooperation. The objective of MoU is to recognize mutual benefit of Cooperation in field of Civil Aviation having particular significance ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves Scientific and Technological Cooperation agreement between India and Belarus
The Union Cabinet had approved agreement between India and Belarus on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for mutual benefit in the areas of science, technology, agriculture, etc. The agreement was signed between Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and National Academy of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Union Cabinet approves National Rural Drinking Water Programme
The Union Cabinet approved continuation and restructuring of National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). The programme will cover all the Rural Population across the country. The purpose of continuation and restructuring is to make it outcome-based, competitive and better monitored ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves creation of National Testing Agency
The Union Cabinet approved creation of National Testing Agency (NTA) as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions. It will be society registered under Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. Features of NTA ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves appointment of 2nd National Judicial Pay Commission
The Union Cabinet approved appointment of Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC) for subordinate judiciary in country. It will be headed by Justice (Retd) J P.Venkatrama Reddi, former Judge of Supreme Court. R Basant, former Judge of Kerala High Court ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves Joint Interpretative Declaration between India and Colombia
The Union Cabinet approved signing of Joint Interpretative Declaration (JID) between India and Colombia regarding existing Agreement for Promotion and Protection of Investments. The agreement was signed between them signed in November 2009. Key Features of JID The JID will ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves protocol amending DTAA between India and Kyrgyz
The Union Cabinet approved protocol amending Agreement between India and Kyrgyz for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The Protocol amending Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) aims to update Article 26 ..