Growing Use of Technology in Banking System
Technology is now emerging as lifeline in management and conduct of whole range of affairs in banking sector from seeking information to transactions of money online and through mobile in…
Communication Skills
Communication is the act of conveying information for the purpose of creating a shared understanding. It’s something that humans do everyday. Communication means to share and includes verbal, non-verbal and…
CDS Exam. : It’s Time to Speak upto Yourself
Of all the competitive exams, candidates preparing and appearing for CDS (Combined Defence Services) examination in India are viewed with most respect. It represents the willingness of a person to…
Smart Government Impacting Smart Cities
The idea of smart governance is now being realized as engine of progress and growth for the country like India with billion plus people requiring a hyper efficient and responsive…
BHIM-Aadhaar Pay app a Path Breaking Initiative
BHIM-Aadhaar Pay app, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, 2017, on the occasion of the 126th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, is a system which…
Indian Economy A Few Facts: At A Glance (DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME)
Beginning of Jawahar Rojgar Yojana (JRY) 1-Apr-89 Beginning of Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) 2-Oct-93 Percentage of Wage Factor in Total Expenditure under JRY 60% Beginning Year of IRDP 1978-79 Minimum…
Indian Economy A Few Facts: At A Glance (MONETARY AND CREDIT POLICY)
(Status as on April 6, 2017) Bank Rate 6·50% Marginal Standing Facility Rate 6·50% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4·0% Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) (7.2.17) 20·50% Repo Rate 6·25% Reverse…
Indian Economy A Few Facts: At A Glance (MAIN PRODUCTION)
Foodgrains (2014-15) 252·02 million tonnes Foodgrains 2015-16 251·57 million tonnes 2016-17 (IInd AE) 271·98 million tonnes Raw Steel (2014-15) 86·5 million tonnes Production of Selected Commodities (2015-16) : …
Indian Economy A Few Facts: At A Glance (ECONOMIC INDICATORS)
Index of Industrial Production (2016-17) (December 2016) 183·5 Share of Industrial Sector in GVA (Average Ratio for 2011-12 to 2014-15) 31·8% Index of Agricultural Production (2014-15) (Base : 2007-08 =…
Indian Economy A Few Facts: At A Glance (NATIONAL INCOME ESTIMATES)
New Base Year 2011-12 Real GDP or GDP at Current Price 2015-16 (Ist RE) 136·75 lakh crore 2016-17 (IInd AE) ₹152·51 lakh crore Gross Value Added at …