Page-2 of GKToday Archives: March, 2017
El Salvador becomes world’s first country to ban metal mining
Central America’s smallest nation El Salvador became first country in the world to ban metal mining nationwide. In this regard, it has passed a law that bans all mining for gold and other metals. The law imposes broad prohibition on ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government unveils online vigilance clearance system, e-service book
The Union Government has launched the Online Vigilance Clearance System and e-Service Book in New Delhi. It was launched by Union Minister Jitendra Singh in New Delhi. The online system aims to fast track process of cases of vigilance clearance ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government, NDB ink $350 million loan pact
India has signed its first loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB)/BRICS Bank for $350 million to be used in the development and upgradation of district roads in Madhya Pradesh. The objective of the project is the upgrade major ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
IIT Madras, Indian Army ink MoU to strengthen critical technological areas
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and Indian Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify the critical technological areas that can be enhanced in the armed forces. The MoU was signed by IITM Director Bhaskar Ramamurthi ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government lowers interest rates on Small saving schemes by 0.1%
The Union Finance Ministry has lowered interest rates on all nine small saving schemes by 0.1% for the April-June quarter as compared to January-March quarter. These schemes includes Public provident fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vikas Patra, Sukanya ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Gujarat Assembly passes Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2017
Gujarat Assembly has passed the Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to amend Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 1954. The amendment bill makes the existing law stricter and provides for harsher punishment and higher penalties to prevent cow slaughter in the ..