Cabinet Decisons
India-Myanmar MoU on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons
Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Myanmar on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons; Rescue, Recovery, Repatriation and Re-integration of victims of Trafficking. The cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Cabinet approves establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority
The Union Cabinet approved establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) as an independent regulator for the auditing profession. It aims to tighten regulatory oversight over auditors and plug loopholes. It will be independent from those it regulates for enforcement ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Japan in field of Silk Industry
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Japan for collaborative research in the field of silkworm and silk industries. The MoU was signed between Central Silk Board (CSB), India and National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences (NIAS), ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Union Cabinet approves ordinance to pay salaries by cheques
The Union Cabinet has approved a draft ordinance to empower states and allow industries to pay workers’ wages digitally, through a direct bank transfer to accounts or by cheque in a bid to encourage cashless transactions. The draft ordinance proposes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
CCEA approves winding up of Hindustan Diamond Company Private Limited
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for initiating the process of winding up of Hindustan Diamond Company Private Limited (HDCPL). The winding up of HDCPL will not affect supply of rough diamonds to Indian diamantaires ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Union Cabinet approves advancement of the Budget presentation
The Union Cabinet has given in principle approval for advancement of the date of Budget presentation from the last day of February to a suitable date. Besides in another reform relating to budgetary process, Union Cabinet has approved merger of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Tunisia in field of ICT and Digital Economy
The Union Cabinet has apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Tunisia for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Digital Economy. The MoU was signed between both countries in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to amend Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2015
Union Cabinet has given its nod for amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2015. These amendments seek to make of commercial disputes more user-friendly and cost effective which in turn will lead to expeditious disposal of cases. Key Provisions ..