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Cabinet approves ordinance to amend law for speedy disposal of commercial disputes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved promulgation of Ordinance amend a law for speedy disposal of commercial disputes. This decision aims to improve India’s ranking in World Bank’s ease of doing business index. The index ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana: Cabinet approves setting up of 20 AIIMS
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved plan to set up 20 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country and upgrade 73 medical colleges. The decisions are part of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Cabinet approves Restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines
The Union Cabinet has approved restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) by upgradation, creation and abolition of certain posts of Joint Secretary-level and above. Decision in this regard was taken at Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Cabinet approves Long Term Agreements for supply of iron ore to Japan and South Korea
Union Cabinet has approved renewal of long-term agreements (LTAs) for export of iron ore (lumps and fines) of grade +64% Fe content to Japan and South Korea for another five years (2018 to 2023) through state-owned trading firm MMTC. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
CCEA approves restructured National Bamboo Mission
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) during remaining period of 14th Finance Commission (2018-20) with an outlay of Rs. 1290 crore. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India-Sao Tome and Principe: Cabinet approves MoU for Cooperation in field of Traditional Medicines
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Sao Tome and Principe for Cooperation in field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy. The MoU was signed in March, 2018. The MoU will enhance bilateral cooperation ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves declaration of Scheduled Areas in Rajasthan under Fifth Schedule
The Union Cabinet has given approval inclusion of certain areas in Rajasthan under Fifth Schedule to Constitution so that tribals living there can avail benefit of protective measures under its provisions. The areas to be included comprises three complete districts ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
CCEA approves Minimum Support Prices for Raw Jute for 2018-19 season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2018-19 season. The MSP for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) of Raw Jute ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves MoA between India and WHO
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between India and World Health Organisation (WHO) represented by its Regional Office for South-East Asia acting through its country office in India. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves ordinance for death penalty for child rapists
The Union Cabinet has approved promulgation of Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance to provide death penalty for rapists of girls below 12 years. The ordinance amends Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act ..