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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Switzerland on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ministry of Railways, and Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications of Swiss Confederation on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector. The MoU was signed in August, 2017. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Cabinet approves installation of telecom towers in cantonments, military areas
The Union Cabinet has approved proposal for revision of policy of Ministry of Defence for providing Defence land to Communication Operators for construction of Shared Communication Towers and allied Infrastructure. Decision in this regard was taken based on experience in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves pacts signed by Exim Bank under BRICS mechanism
The Cabinet has approved signing of Interbank Local Currency Credit Line Agreement and Cooperation Memorandum relating to Credit Ratings by Exim Bank with member banks under BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism. These agreements were highlighted in BRICS Leaders Xiamen Declaration adopted ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Afghanistan for Cooperation on Police Training and Development
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Afghanistan on Technical Cooperation on Police Training and Development. The MoU has been approved for period of five years from date of signing. It can be ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017
The Union Cabinet has approved introduction of Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament subject to modifications of drafting as may be considered necessary by Legislative Department. The Bill seeks to amend the Dentists Act, 1948 to include certain modifications in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
CCEA extends Special Industry Initiative for J&K- Udaan Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) extended time period “Special Industry Initiative for J&K” (Sll J&K)- Udaan Scheme till December, 2018 without any modification and cost escalation. Proposal in this regard was forwarded by Ministry of Home Affairs. Initially ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Programme
The Union Cabinet approved revamped Khelo India programme that aims at mainstreaming sport as tool for individual development, community development, economic development and national development. The revamped programme for period 2017-18 to 2019-20 aims to impact entire sports ecosystem, including ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves rationalization and modernization of Government Press
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for rationalization/merger and modernization plan of 17 Government of India Presses (GIPs)/Units into 5 GIPs. The five GIPs are located at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Minto Road and Mayapuri in New Delhi; Nashik (Maharashtra) and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
CCEA approves Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) Scheme with an outlay of Rs 10,881 crore to boost dairy sector. It will be managed by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and shall be ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017
The Union Cabinet has given approved introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the Parliament. The Bill seeks to amend Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Amendment will increase maximum limit of gratuity of employees, in Public ..