Page-20 of GKToday Archives: April, 2017
Union Cabinet approves policy guidelines to allow state entities to directly borrow bilateral loans
The Union Cabinet has approved the policy guidelines to permit financially sound State Government entities to borrow directly from bilateral ODA (Official development Assistance) partners for the purpose of implementing vital infrastructure projects. The approval is subject to fulfilment of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Tripura chosen for Krishi Karman Awards, 2015-16
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has selected Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Tripura for the Krishi Karman awards for their record performance in the production of food grains during 2015-16. Apart from these states, Meghalaya would get ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
GK & Current Affairs Quiz: April 19, 2017
GKToday’s Daily Quiz April 19, 2017 with questions and answers on Current Affairs and Important National and International events for SSC, Bank Clerical, Bank PO, State PSC, CLAT, Railway etc. Competitive Examinations.
Union Cabinet decides to ban use of red beacon by VIPs from May 1
The Union Cabinet has put a ban on the use of red beacons atop cars of VIPs. Only three categories were exempted from the ban. They are the President, Vice-President and Chief Justice of India. The exemption also applies to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Union Cabinet clears Election Commission’s proposal to buy VVPAT machines
The Union Cabinet has cleared the Election Commission’s proposal to buy new Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines. The machines are expected to be used in the 2019 General Elections. The Union Cabinet has permitted the Election Commission (EC) ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Chinese President announces military restructure of PLA
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a restructure of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with an aim to make it as a leaner fighting force with enhanced joint operations capability. President Xi Jinping is the chair of the Central Military ..