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National Health Policy, 2017: Salient Features
The Union Union Cabinet approved the National Health Policy 2017. It will replace the previous policy which was framed 15 years ago in 2002. It aims at providing healthcare in an “assured manner” to all by addressing current and emerging ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
CCEA approves Policy for Early Monetization of Coal Bed Methane Gas
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Policy for Early Monetization of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Gas Marketing and Pricing Freedom for CBM Gas. The policy provides marketing and pricing freedom to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Cabinet approves revised MoU with Bangladesh to set up Border Haats
The Union Cabinet has approved Revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Mode of Operation (MoO) between India and Bangladesh for establishing Border Haats on India-Bangladesh Border. The revised MoU and MoO will provide a legal framework for establishment and operationalization ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
15 IIITs declared as Institutes of National Importance
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public- Private Partnership) Bill, 2017. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Union Cabinet approves accession to global customs convention
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for India’s accession to the Customs Convention on International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention) and necessary procedures for ratification. By joining the convention, Indian traders will get access ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Union Cabinet approves oil storage pact with UAE’s ADNOC
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of the Definitive Agreement on Oil Storage and Management between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Ltd (ISPRL) and UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Government’s this move aims at boosting India’s energy security by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and UAE in field of Energy Efficiency Services
The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide various services in the field of energy management and conservation. The MoU was signed between the National Productivity Council (NPC), an ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
CCEA approves doubling of solar power capacity to 40000 MW
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW of the Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects. The capacity of the solar park scheme ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
CCEA approves $854.4 million investment for 900-MW Arun 3 hydropower project in Nepal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved investment for the generation component of 900-MW Arun 3 hydropower project for an estimated Rs. 5723.72 crore ($854.4 million). The project is located on Arun River in Sankhuwasabha district of eastern ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Union Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Greece
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Greece. At present there is no ASA between India and Greece. The delegations both countries in September 2016 had finalized ..