Current Affairs 17th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

Chemicals & Fertilizer Minister to inaugurate 11th edition of India Chem-2021

  • Chemicals and Fertilizer Minister Sadananda Gowda will inaugurate the 11th edition of India Chem-2021. 
  • The theme is – “India: Global Manufacturing Hub for Chemicals and Petrochemicals”. 
  • Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, in association with FICCI, is organizing the 3 day India Chem in New Delhi.
  • Events such as Global CEOs Round Table, and Conclave on Global Chemical Industry will be organised during India Chem.
  • This event will highlight the investment potential in Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Industry.

About India Chem-2021:

  • “India Chem is one of the largest composite events of the chemical and petrochemical sector in the Asia-Pacific Region.
  • Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, in association with FICCI, is organizing the 11th edition of India Chem- 2021 during March 17-19th in New Delhi,” read a release by the ministry.

CCEA approves Revised Cost Estimate of Scheme for Distribution of power in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim

  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Revised Cost Estimate of Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission and Distribution of power in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
  • It has been approved at an estimated cost of  over  9 thousand 129  crore rupees.