Page-9 of Current Affairs - November, 2012
Govt approves National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy
The government has approved the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy (NPPP). The move will bring 348 essential drugs under price control and also lead to reduction in prices. The government at present controls the prices of 74 bulk drugs under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Definition of 'Infrastructure Lending' revised by RBI
RBI has revised the definition of ‘infrastructure lending’. The revised definition, would make sectors and sub-sectors eligible for infrastructure lending by banks and financial institutions with immediate effect. RBI has been decided to harmonize the definition of ‘infrastructure lending for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
CCEA clears 9.5% stake sale in NTPC
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved disinvestment of 9.50% equity in NTPC, out of its holding of 84.50% via an offer for sale of shares via stock exchanges as per SEBI Rules and Regulations. Govt hopes to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Japan to fund Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor project
Japan to fund the multi-billion dollar Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor (CBIC). This is the third mega-project that will be funded by Japan. The 3 projects that Japan is backing are: Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Supreme Court questions Centre over not allocating entire spectrum
The Supreme Court questioned the Govt that why it didn’t auction the entire 2 G spectrum which was available after February 2, 2012 order of Supreme Court cancelling 122 licenses. The court also held that it would not allow government ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
India inks loan agreement with World Bank for $70 Mn
India and the World Bank have inked an agreement. As pre the agreement, the World Bank will furnish a loan assistance of $ 70 million as additional financing for the Karnataka Health Systems Development and Reform Project. The main objective ..