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HRD Ministry launches Innovation Cell at AICTE
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has established Innovation Cell at AICTE premises in New Delhi. It aims to systematically foster culture of innovation in all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country. Innovation cell Its primary mandate is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
6th RCEP Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Singapore
The sixth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held in Singapore. Indian delegation was led by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu. Key Facts This RCEP Trade Ministers’ Meeting will see participation ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Environment Ministry releases India’s National REDD+ Strategy
Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released National Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) strategy for India. It aims at achieve climate change mitigation by incentivizing forest conservation. This strategy will soon be communicated ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
India inks $346 million loan agreement with ADB to improve State Highways in Karnataka
India has inked $346 million loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance Karnataka State Highways Improvement III Project (KSHIP-III) for improvement of over 400 km of state highways in Karnataka. This will help in enhancement of connectivity and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
First SAARC Agri Cooperative Business Forum held in Kathmandu, Nepal
The first South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Agri Cooperative Business Forum was held in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal The theme of this forum was ‘Organizing and Strengthening Family Farmers’ Cooperatives to attain the Sustainable-Development-Goals-1 and 2 in South ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
ADB to provide US $375 million loan for Madhya Pradesh Irrigation Efficiency Improvement Project
Union Government has signed $375 million loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Madhya Pradesh Irrigation Efficiency Improvement Project. The project will contribute to double farming incomes in Madhya Pradesh by expanding irrigation networks and system efficiency. Madhya Pradesh ..