SASEC Current Affairs, GK & News
Cabinet approves MoU between India and SACEP for cooperation on Oil and Chemical Pollution
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Asian Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) for cooperation on response to Oil and Chemical Pollution in South Asian Seas Region. Key Facts The MoU intends to promote closer cooperation between India and other maritime nations comprising South Asian seas region namely ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Topics: Cabinet Decisions • Coast guard • India-SASEC • National • Oil and Chemical Pollution • Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan • SASEC
CCEA approves SASEC Road Connectivity Investment Program – Tranche 2
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for upgradation and widening of 65 kms of Imphal-Moreh Section of NH-39 in Manipur. The Imphal-Moreh Section is a vital link in providing road connectivity up to Thailand and Malaysia. It will boost trade, commerce and tourism in the region. Key Facts The project ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
Topics: Asian Highway 1 • BBIN • Cabinet Decisions • CCEA • Manipur • National • SASEC
SASEC countries pledges to improve intra-regional connectivity to boost trade & tourism
India and six other South Asian countries of South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) have pledged to improve intra-regional connectivity to boost trade and tourism. Decision in this regard was taken at the Finance ministers of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Myanmar meeting held in New Delhi to reshape SASEC. They also ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Topics: International • National • Regional Connectivity • SASEC • South Asia • Tourism • Trade
Myanmar becomes 7th member of SASEC
Myanmar became the 7th member of South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program of Asian Development Bank (ADB). It was officially made member at the SASEC Finance Ministers’ meeting held in New Delhi and chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Key Facts Myanmar’s membership in SASEC will offer host of opportunities for realizing synergies ..