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Cabinet approves MoU with Philippines on agriculture and related fields
The Union Cabinet approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Philippines in field of agriculture and related fields. It will improve bilateral cooperation in field of agriculture and will be mutually beneficial to both countries. Key Features ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Hong Kong
The Union Cabinet approved Agreement between India and Hong Kong, special administrative region of China for Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income. The agreement will stimulate flow of investment, technology and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
CCEA approves revised price of ethanol under EBP for OMCs
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved revision in price of ethanol under Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme for supply to Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The revised price was fixed at Rs. 40.85 per litre under EBP ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves agreement on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters between India and Armenia
The Union Cabinet approved signing and ratifying agreement between India and Armenia on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters. The agreement will be signed by two countries after it is approved by respective Governments. Key Facts The agreement will ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
CCEA approves Special Banking Arrangement for payment of outstanding subsidy to fertilizer
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved implementation of Special Banking Arrangement (SBA) for Rs. 10,000 crore for payment of outstanding claims on account of fertilizer subsidy in year 2016-17. CCEA chaired by Prime Minster Narendra Modi also approved ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017
The Union Cabinet has approved introduction of National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament to amend National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Act, 1993. The amendment seeks to grant retrospective recognition to Central/State/Universities who are found to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
CCEA approves SANKALP & STRIVE Schemes to boost Skill India Mission
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved two World Bank supported schemes Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) and Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) to boost Skill India Mission. SANKALP is Rs 4455 crore ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Cabinet approves MoC between India and Japan on Technical Intern Training Program
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan on the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP). Decision in this regard was taken by the Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Cabinet approves change of status for marine body IALA
Union Cabinet approved status change of International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) from Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO). The move will bring IALA at par with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and International Hydrographic ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Cabinet approves renaming of Kandla Port as Deendayal Port
The Union Cabinet has approved proposal of Union Ministry of Shipping to rename of Kandla Port in Gujarat as Deendayal Port, Kandla. The port was renamed after BJP ideologue Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay who had dedicated his entire life for public ..