U.S. to end H-1B spouse work permits Why in news? The Donald Trump administration is moving ahead with a proposal to end work permits for spouses of H-1B workers in the United States, a...
COMCASA to help keep a watch over Indian Ocean Why in news? India and the U.S. on September 6 signed the foundational or enabling agreement COMCASA on the side-lines of the inaugural 2+2 dialogue....
India signs landmark defence pact with U.S. Why in news? India and the United States sealed the landmark Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) that will lead to a new generation of bilateral military...
U.S., India may not sign security pact at 2+2 meet Why in news? 2+2 dialogue between India and the USA is scheduled to be held on the 6th of September. What is 2+2 Dialogue?...
Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Why in news? The administrative control of Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) has been transferred to the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Finance Ministry. So far, it...
National Register of Citizens (NRC) Why in news? The Centre is all set to amend the rules that would enable residents whose names don’t feature in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to file...
Swachh Survekshan Grameen, 2018 Why in news? The Centre has launched the Swachh Survekshan Grameen, 2018, a nationwide survey of rural India to rank the cleanest and dirtiest States and districts on the basis...
Ministry-wise initiatives to fast track approvals as informed in a recent meeting meeting are as follows: Ministry of Environment and Forests & Climate Change: Guidelines for according Environmental Clearances are being further simplified based...
