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Union Cabinet approves creation of a Credit Guarantee Fund for MUDRA loans
The Union Cabinet has approved creation of a Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF) for Micro Units Development Refinance Agency (MUDRA) loans. The CGF is expected to guarantee more than 1,00,000 crore rupees worth of loans to micro and small units in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Union Cabinet approves Stand Up India Scheme for women and SC/ST
The Union Cabinet has approved the Stand Up India Scheme to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) and Women entrepreneurs. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to Civil Aviation MoU between India and Singapore
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Singapore on cooperation in the field of civil aviation. The MoU was signed in November 2015 between Airports Authority of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU with Bangladesh for operation of traditional haats
The Union cabinet has given its ex-post-facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh for Mode of Operation of Border haats on India-Bangladesh Border signed in 2010. The MoU also seeks to establish new Border Haats along the border ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod for India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal that came into force on November 13, 2015. The deal along with the administrative arrangement for implementing the accord will bolster India’s energy security ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet approves construction of 69 bridges on Trilateral Highway in Myanmar
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of 69 Bridges including Approach Roads on the Tamu-Kyigone-Kalewa (TKK) road section of the Trilateral Highway in Myanmar. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet approves revised cost estimates of Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan
The Union Cabinet has approved the reconstruction and completion of Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan at the Revised Cost Estimates (RCE) of 1775.69 crore rupees. Decision in this regard was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet approves Lucknow Metro project
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase – 1 A. It will cover a length of 22.878 (approx 23) km with 22 stations and the metro train will ply ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
CCEA approves Rs 3,000 crore scheme for fisheries sector
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for implementation of an umbrella scheme for integrated development and management of fisheries. It is Central Sector Scheme on Blue Revolution that will be implemented at an outlay of 3,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Union Cabinet approves to expand visa-free diplomatic travel to more countries
The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the Model Agreement on exemption from visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic and official passports. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..