General Studies Destination For IAS, Sate PCS and One Day Examinations
Questions and answers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha relevant for exams
As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, combined Gross NPAs of Scheduled Commercial Banks have declined marginally from 10% as on 30.6.2017 to 9.8% as on 30.9.2017. Recovery plans Recovery of loans was being effected under the provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Read More …
Some wildlife conservationists have expressed their concerns over the threats posed to Gangetic river dolphins by the National Waterways Project, impact of river traffic, irrigation canals and depletion of prey base on Dolphin population. Factors for declining population: The population of Gangetic river dolphin is impacted due to a number Read More …
Honorary workers: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme (now renamed as Anganwadi Services under Umbrella ICDS Scheme) envisages the Anganwadi Workers(AWWs) & Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) as “ honorary workers” from the local community who come forward to render their services, on part time basis, in the area of child Read More …
(LOK SABHA Q&A on February 9, 2018) It is estimated that globally around 6000-8000 rare diseases exist. However, 80% of all rare disease patients are affected by approximately 350 rare diseases. So far about 450 rare diseases have been recorded in India from tertiary care hospitals. Lack of epidemiological data Read More …