Union Cabinet clears proxy voting for NRIs

The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to extend proxy voting to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas Indians. Currently, only service personnel are permitted to vote through proxy. To make proxy voting for NRIs a reality, government is going to ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Cabinet approves MoU to set up BRICS Agriculture Research Platform

The Union Cabinet has approved for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed among India and various BRICs countries for establishment of the BRICS Agriculture Research Platform (BRICS-ARP). The BRICS-ARP will promote sustainable agricultural development and poverty alleviation through strategic cooperation ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Spain on cooperation in renewable energy

The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Spain on India-Spain Cooperation in renewable energy. The MoU was signed in May 2017 at Spain. The MoU aims at strengthening bilateral cooperation between both countries with the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Cabinet apprised JDI on Indo German-Centre for Sustainability

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has apprised Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between on Indo German-Centre for Sustainability (IGCS). The JDI was concluded in May, 2017 during the fourth Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) between India and Germany ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

Union Cabinet approves Phase II of BharatNet project

The Union Cabinet has extended the second phase of the BharatNet project that forms the backbone for the Union government’s Digital India initiative. The second phase aims at covering the remaining 1.50 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPS). The approval entails a ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

Union Cabinet nod for IWAI bond issue

The Union Cabinet gave its nod to Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to raise Rs.660 crore in bonds for extra budgetary resources (EBRs) in 2017-18. The proceeds from the bonds will be utilised by IWAI for development and maintenance ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

Cabinet approves MOC in respect of tax matters between India and BRICS countries

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in respect of tax matters between India and the BRICS countries namely, Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa Decision in this regard was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

CCEA approves SASEC Road Connectivity Investment Program – Tranche 2

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for upgradation and widening of 65 kms of Imphal-Moreh Section of NH-39 in Manipur. The Imphal-Moreh Section is a vital link in providing road connectivity up to Thailand and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

Union Cabinet approves establishment of International Rice Research Institute in Varanasi

The Union Cabinet has approved establishment of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) set up a regional centre International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a global rice research institute. It will be named as IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) and will ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

Union Cabinet approves JIN pact between India and Bangladesh

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the Joint Interpretative Notes (JIN) on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the Promotion and Protection of Investments. Decision in this regard was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017