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India’s first titanium project starts test production in Odisha
The first titanium project of India has started its test production Ganjam district of Odisha. The project has been established by Saraf Group. This is first of its kind titanium plant and the only one in the country. During the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Union Cabinet approves extension of contract with ISA for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of contract with and International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules (PMS). The contract is between Union Ministry of Earth Sciences and ISA. It has been extended for a further period ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Union Cabinet approves signing of contract for Exploration of Poly metallic Sulphides
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of 15 years contract for undertaking exploration and other developmental activities related to Poly-Metallic Sulphides (PMS). The contract was approved between the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences and the International Seabed ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Union Cabinet approves India’s Membership of the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for India’s membership of the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP) consortium. In this regard, Union Government has signed a MoU with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for geosciences. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2016
Parliament has passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016. The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The amendment Bill was first passed in the Lok Sabha in March 2016 and later in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
India looks for Belgian investment in NMIZs
India looked for investments from Belgium in the National Manufacturing and Investments Zones (NMIZs) primarily in the area of training and research. NMIZs will be mega industrial zones with world class supporting infrastructure. The government is providing a number of ..