Page-20 of Current Affairs - December, 2017
Government to set up 12 Special Courts to deal with cases against tainted lawmakers
The Union Government has framed a scheme to set up 12 Special Courts for a year to fast-track the trial of criminal cases against 1,581 MPs and MLAs. This decision was conveyed by Government to Supreme Court and is intended ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Railways introduces Online Bill tracking system for Vendors & Contractors
The Union Ministry of Railways has introduced Indian Railways E-Procurement System (IREPS), an online bill tracking system for vendors and contractors. It aims to enhance transparency in the processing and settlement of bills by increasing use of information technology. Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Rajasthan becomes first state to offer e-mail IDs in Hindi
Rajasthan has become the first state in India to launch free email addresses in Hindi for its residents. The facility will be available at [email protected] (in Devanagari script). The initiative aims to ensure maximum participation of people towards e-governance and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Government inks $250 million Loan Agreement with World Bank for SANKALP Project
The Union Government has signed US $250 million loan agreement with World Bank for “Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion” (SANKALP) Project to support livelihood. World Bank’s financing arm International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) will provide ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
DCI and NHAI ink MoU to facilitate supply of sand for highways construction work
Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have signed a MoU for facilitating the supply of sand for highways construction work. The MoU aims to fill sand supply gap by facilitating the availability of sand ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
India ranks 109th in mobile internet speed: Ookla
India ranked 109th out of 122 countries in the mobile internet speed and 76th out of 133 countries in broadband space in the November 2017 Speedtest Global Index (SGI). The index was released by popular internet speed testing service provider ..