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CSIR-CIMFR, Coal supplying companies ink MoU for coal quality analysis
The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with coal supplying companies and power utilities for quality analysis of coal supplied. The MoU was signed in presence of Uniin Science and Technology ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 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
Australia approves Carmichael coal mine project of Adani Group
Australian Government has given its approval for Adani Group’s Carmichael coal mine and rail project in accordance with environment laws of country. The approval has been granted subject to 36 of the strictest conditions in Australian history. Earlier in August ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) has been launched in September 2015 for the welfare of tribals and other affected persons in mining areas. Under this scheme, the mining companies will need to contribute 10 to 30% of royalty for ..
Union Government launches PMKKKY for mining affected people
Union Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) for the welfare of people affected by mining related operations. The new scheme is meant to provide for the welfare of people and areas affected by mining related ..