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Top Headlines 16th March 2021: EducationBro

Top Headlines 16th March 2021: EducationBro
Top Headlines 16th March 2021: EducationBro

Top Headlines 16th March 2021: EducationBro

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Top Headlines 16th March 2021 Given Below:

1. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Maldives on Cooperation in Sports and Youth Affairs
  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment of the Republic of Maldives for cooperation in Sports and Youth Affairs. The MoU was signed on November, 2020.


2. Cabinet approves closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited
  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited (HHEC), the Corporation, a Government of India undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles.
  • There are 59 permanent employees and 6 Management Trainees serving in the Corporation.
  • All the permanent employees and Management Trainees will be given an opportunity to avail the benefit of a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) as per norms laid down by the Department of Public Enterprises.


3. Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimates for strengthening of Transmission and Distribution in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim
  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in a major step towards economic development of the States of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim through strengthening of Intra - State Transmission and Distribution systems has approved the Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission & Distribution in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim at an estimated cost of Rs. 9129.32 crore.


4. Rajinder Chaudhry assumes charge as ADG PIB Odisha Region
  • Shri Rajinder Chaudhry, a senior officer of the Indian Information Service (IIS) on Monday assumed the charge of the Additional Director General (ADG) of Press Information Bureau (PIB), Odisha region. 
  • He will be heading both PIB Bhubaneswar and Regional Outreach Bureau (ROB), Bhubaneswar. He will also be acting as the Additional Press Registrar of RNI.


5. Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 introduced in Rajya Sabha
  • The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeking increase in the FDI limit to 74 per cent in the domestic Insurance Companies was today introduced in the Rajya Sabha. 
  • Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill which aims at amending the Insurance Act, 1938. 
  • The FDI limit in the Indian Insurance companies at the moment stands at 49 per cent.


6. Govt of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021 introduced in Lok Sabha
  • The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Minister of State for Home, G. Kishan Reddy introduced the Bill which amends the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act 1991.


7. Prime Minister Modi to hold Virtual Summit with Finland PM Sanna Marin
  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will hold Virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of the Finland Ms Sanna Marin on 16 March 2021.
  • During the Summit, the two leaders will cover the entire spectrum of bilateral relationship and will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The Virtual Summit will provide a blueprint for the future expansion and diversification of India-Finland Partnership.


8. February WPI inflation at 27-month high, rises to 4.17 per cent
  • The wholesale price-based inflation rose to 4.17 percent to hit 27 month high in February this year. The Commerce and Industry Ministry data release today showed that WPI rose mainly due to rise in food, fuel and manufactured goods prices.

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