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I – Metros: Government launches association of all Indian Metro Rail companies
The Union Housing Ministry has launched I-Metros, an association of all Indian Metro Rail companies for mutual sharing of ideas & experiences for nurturing excellence their performance. It was launched by P K Sinha, Cabinet Secretary at Conference on “Indian Metros: ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Nari Shakti Puraskar 2017
President Ram Nath Kovind presented Nari Shakti Puraskars 2017 to 30 eminent individuals and 9 distinguished institutions at special ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan on occasion of International Women’s Day. They were felicitated in recognition of their efforts in rendering ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCI imposes Rs. 54 crore fine on 3 airlines for unfair business practices
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed fine of more than Rs. 54 crore on Jet Airways, InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet for unfair business practices with respect to fixing fuel surcharge on cargo transport. The CCI order comes on ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
India-China trade hits record $84.4 billion in 2017
According to data of Chinese General Administration of Customs, India-China bilateral trade has reached $84.44 billion last year, a historic high with 18.63% year-on-year growth rate. This is regarded as historic landmark in bilateral relations of both countries, as volume ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
CCEA approves Rs 1,151 crore Scheme for in-situ management of crop residue to fight air pollution
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved Rs. 1,151 crore Central Sector Scheme for in-situ management of crop residue in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi. It will promote agricultural mechanization for next two years ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves two relief measures for stressed telecom sector
The Union Cabinet has approved two key measures in telecom sector to facilitate investments, consolidation in the sector and enhancing ease of doing business. These include restructuring Deferred payment liabilities of spectrum auction of telecom service providers (TSPs). Revising the ..