Indian Ambassador to Nepal has announced that Motihari- Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline will start commercial operation by August,2019. The 69-kilometre long petroleum pipeline from Motihari in Bihar to Amelkhgunj in Nepal has been constructed by India. The project will reduce the huge transportation cost for Nepal.The commercial operation of the oil project will also ensure reduction… Continue reading Motihari- Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline will be a game-changer for Nepal: Indian Ambassador
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Simplify procedures to attract vendors: Piyush Goyal to GeM officials
Commerce and Industry Minister has asked officials of the Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to simplify the public procurement portal’s procedures. The government aims to achieve Rs 1 lakh crore in GeM’s gross merchandise volume in 2019-20. The minister has suggested measures such as (a)incentives for ministries procuring products and services through GeM (b)bringing in technical experts for… Continue reading Simplify procedures to attract vendors: Piyush Goyal to GeM officials
Union HRD Minister releases Deeksharambh
The Union Minister of Human Resource Development has released UGC Guide to Student Induction Programme called “Deeksharambh”. The Programme aims to engage with the new students as soon as they come into the institution before regular classes start.The programme will be implemented by University Grants Commission(UGC). The programme will help new students (a)adjust and feel… Continue reading Union HRD Minister releases Deeksharambh
Palau signs International Solar Alliance Framework agreement
Palau has signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement. Palau became the 76th country to sign the ISA Framework Agreement, which till now has been ratified by a total of 54 of the 76 countries. The ISA is an alliance of more than 122 countries initiated by India most of them being sunshine countries… Continue reading Palau signs International Solar Alliance Framework agreement
Centre raises over Rs 10,000 crore on net basis via CPSE ETF
The Central Government has raised over Rs 10,000 crore on a net basis from the 5th further fund offer(FFO) of the Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSE) Exchange Traded Fund(ETF). The government aims to raise Rs 1.05 lakh crore through disinvestment in 2019-20 up from Rs 85,000 crore raised last fiscal.Disinvestment is defined as the action of… Continue reading Centre raises over Rs 10,000 crore on net basis via CPSE ETF
Paramarsh Scheme
The Ministry of Human Resource and Development has recently launched the Paramarsh scheme. It is a scheme under the University Grant Commission (UGC) Under the Paramarsh scheme, the leading institutions will provide regular mentoring to help NAAC Accreditation Aspirant Institutions achieve high quality standards. The Scheme will be implemented through a “Hub & Spoke” model.… Continue reading Paramarsh Scheme
Lok Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment Bill) 2019
The Lok Sabha has passed Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019. The bill seeks to amend the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 was enacted to provide for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and the Human Rights… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment Bill) 2019
India set to sign US-like defence logistics sharing pact with Russia
India and Russia are finalising a defence agreement called the Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS). The agreement will simplify interoperability and enable military platforms to receive support and supplies across bases in both nations. Currently,India has a defence logistics sharing agreement with the US.A similar agreement was also inked with France in 2018. Further,if the… Continue reading India set to sign US-like defence logistics sharing pact with Russia
Govt. opposes NEXT for MBBS students
The Tamil Nadu government has opposed the provision in the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill proposing a common final-year MBBS exam- National Exit Test (NEXT). According to the state government, such an exam could be held for those studying medicine abroad and coming to India for practice, not for MBBS students in India. The state… Continue reading Govt. opposes NEXT for MBBS students
Assam NRC: SC questions need for sample reverification
The Supreme court has questioned the plea made jointly by the Centre and Assam to extend the deadline for publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) from July 31 in order to conduct a sample reverification process. The Centre and Assam government had sought a 20 % sample re-verification of names included in… Continue reading Assam NRC: SC questions need for sample reverification
