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National Security Directive on Telecom Sector
The Cabinet Committee on Security recently announced the National Security Directive on Telecommunication sector. It will mandate service providers to purchase equipment from trusted sources. It has been framed in the perspective of national security. Under the provisions, the Government of India will declare a list of trusted sources and trusted products to be installed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: Cabinet committee • Cabinet Committee on Security • Department of Telecommunications • Deputy National Security Advisor • National security • National security directive
CCEA grants Rs 8,000 crore rupees for continuation and revamping of Infrastructure Viability Gap Funding
On November 12, 2020, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had approved the Continuation and Revamping of the Scheme for Financial Support to Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Viability Gap Funding Scheme till 2024-25. Key highlights The main objective of the scheme is to promote PPP (Public-Private Partnership) in social and economic infrastructure for proper ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • Cabinet committee • Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs • CCEA • infrastructure • Public Private Partenership models • viability gap funding
Cabinet Committee approves Indian Army Communication Network for Rs 7,796 crores
On October 1, 2020, the Cabinet Committee in Security approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV. ASCON is a high end communication system. It is to be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crores. The project is to be implemented within 36 months. Highlights The project will upgrade existing Asynchronous Transfer ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: border infrastructure • border issues • Border Security • Cabinet committee • India China • India-Pakistan border issues • Line of Actual Control • Line of Control • maritime security
Ashwani Bhatia appointed as the Managing Director of SBI
Ashwani Bhatia has been appointed as the managing director of State Bank of India by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister of India. He will be appointed in the place of P K Gupta. Key highlights Mr. Bhatia has been serving as the deputy MD and CEO of SBI Mutual Fund. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Cabinet committee • Mutual Fund • Prime Minister of India • SBI Capital Markets • State Bank of India
What are the National Recruitment Agency and Common Eligibility Test (CET)?
The cabinet approved the setting up of the National Recruitment Agency that will be responsible for conducting the Common Eligibility Test (CET). Key highlights The recruitment examination of Railways, Bank, and SSC will come under one examination named Common Eligibility Test. The online mode of Tier-1 examination of the CET will be conducted by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Cabinet committee • Education • Examinations • Jobseekers • National Eligibility cum Entrance Test • Recruitment