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World Bank’s 105 million USD loan to improve Waterways in West Bengal
The World bank, Government of India and Government of West Bengal recently signed a 105 million US the agreement. The fund has been allocated to the West Bengal inland water transport, logistics and special development project. What are the key features of the agreement? According to the agreement the one hundred and five million USD ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Ferry • india-world bank • Inland Waterways • Kolkata • Ro-Ro ferry service • Ro-Ro passenger ferry service • West Bengal • World Bank
Green National Highways Corridor Project
The Government of India recently inked 500 million USD loan pact with World Bank to develop Green National Highway Corridors in the country. These corridors are to be developed in Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The project will support the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to construct 783 kilo metres of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: Green Highway Policy • Green National Highway Corridor • india-world bank • National Highway • road infrastructure • World Bank
DRIP-2
The World Bank recently approved 250 million USD to improve performance of existing dams in India and to improve their safety. The funds have been allocated to the DRIP-2, the second Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. The allocated funds are to be utilised to strengthen 120 dams in the country. What is DRIP? DRIP is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Central Water Commission • dam rehabilitation • Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project • Dam rehabilitation and Improvement Project • Dam Safety • DRIP • DRIP-2 • india-world bank • World Bank
India-World Bank project to protect Indian poor
A project worth $400 million was signed between the Indian Government and the World Bank to protect India’s poor and vulnerable population affected by the adverse economic crisis caused by the pandemic. The credit is from the International Development Association of the World Bank. About the loan The 400 million USD will help in accelerating ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: india-world bank • International Development Association • Migrant workers • Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package • Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana • unorganised sector • Urban Poor • World Bank
India-World Bank sign 120 million USD agreement to implement Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project
On November 19, 2020, India and World Bank signed 120 million USD to modernise transport sector in the state of Meghalaya. The project aims to improve 300 km of strategic road segment through climate resilient and nature-based solutions. About Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project The project will help Meghalaya to emerge as the major connecting hub ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: Connectivity • india-world bank • Meghalaya • North East • North East Development • Restart meghalaya mission