DAILY CURRENT
AFFAIRS: 31ST MAR 2017
(DAILY NEWS INDIA)
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1.
HP CM VIRBHADRA SINGH LAUNCHED LED LIGHTS, ENERGY SAVING FANS DISTRIBUTION
SCHEMESS
i.
The CM of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh officially launched the LED Lights,
Energy Saving Fans Distribution scheme. As the part of the scheme, LED tube
lights and energy-efficient fans are distributed to promote energy saving.
ii.
The distribution of LED tube lights and energy saving fans is carried out under
Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All scheme.
2.
CENTRE TO BUILD 1 CR HOUSES UNDER PMAY-G BY 2019
i.
In a written reply to question raised in Lok Sabha, Ram Kripal Yadav – Minister
of State for Rural Development mentioned that Central Govt. has approved the
construction of 1 cr houses under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Grameen with the
financial outlay of Rs 81,975 cr during the period of 2016-17 to 2018-19.
ii.
This decision is a part of Govt. efforts to achieve ‘Housing For All by 2022’
mission set by PM Modi.
iii.
This approval to build 1 cr houses under PMAY-G by 2019 constitutes the first
phase of action plan.
3.
IIT MADRAS SIGNS MOU WITH INDIAN ARMY TO ENHANCE CRITICAL TECHNOLOGICAL AREAS
i.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Indian Army to address the technological gap in the
armed forces.
ii.
The MoU was signed between IITM Director Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Deputy Chief of
Army Staff (P&S) Lt. Gen. Subrata Saha.
iii.
The MoU provides a platform to institutions like IITs to closely work with the
army officials to identify the critical gap in technological areas in army so
as to enhance them.
iv.
As per the MoU, Indian Army will sponsor 4 officers for doctoral programmes as
well as 15 officers for 5-day Technology Development Programme on a biannual
basis.