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IWAI and IPGPL ink MoU on Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and India Ports Global Private Limited (IPGPL) have signed a MoU for implementation of additional works on the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) in Myanmar. As part of the MoU, both signatory ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Union Government releases Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for North-East
Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas (MoPNG) has released the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for north-east India. The Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 outlines steps to leverage the hydrocarbon sector for social and economic development of the north-east region. The states covered ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
MoS inked to give Autonomy for the Hills Council in Assam
A tripartite Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) was inked for providing autonomy for the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council in Assam and a special package for faster socio-economic development of the area. The pact was signed b/w Centre, Assam government and ..
Assam gives awards to ‘Best Performing’ PSUs
It is for the first time that Assam has awarded three of its “best performing” state level public sector undertakings (PSUs) The initiative is aimed at boosting performances of its companies. The three state PSUs that have been awarded are: ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
ICAR scientists discover wonder seeds
A group of scientists from the ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research), ICAR, Agartala, Tripura have made the breakthrough of wonder seeds which need less land and give high yield. The unit of Tripura has been experimenting these seeds for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Govt approves for establishing NECTAR
Govt approved for establishing an autonomous organization North-East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) at an estimated cost of Rs 292 crore. It will be established at Shillong and will be completed in 12th Plan period. Objective: The motive ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Assam to create a “Science City” : “Mini Assam”
Govt of Assam is setting up a Science City at Sonapur Project titled: “Mini Assam” Set up at the cost of Rs 100 crore with the help of Centre in collaboration with the National Council of Science Museum Includes establishing ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Sustainable Mountain Development Summit kicks off in Gangtok
2nd Sustainable Mountain Development Summit begins in Gangtok in Sikkim. ‘Sikkim Declaration’ that will highlight key concerns of the Himalayan region will conclude the summit. Following the Summit, The Global Legislators Organization for Balanced Environment may open its State Branch ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Category: Summits and Conferences
‘Sharing a Cup of Tea Mission’
A pilot project launched by the department of trade and commerce in the Arunachal Pradesh. Objective: To encourage tea cultivation in the Arunachal Pradesh For small and marginal tea growers in the state. Scheme being implemented for the first time ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Current Affairs : January 30-31, 2012
India’s Per Capita Income: Rs 53,331 per annum The latest Quick Estimates of National Income released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) show that India’s per capita income grew by 15.6 per cent to Rs 53,331 per annum in 2010-11, ..