National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
The NTRO was created after the 1999 Kargil conflict as a dedicated technical intelligence agency. It reports directly to PMO […]
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Pharma Mission to Develop Bio-Pharmaceuticals
Mission is aimed at accelerating research for early development of bio-pharmaceuticals. Key points: The mission would attract an investment of Rs
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Balance Sheet Syndrome with Indian Characterstics
** These terms were given in Economic Survey ** What is it? Too many non-performing loans in banks Slow
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Indradhanush (PSB)
The scheme was launched in 2015 to revamp the PSU banks. The scheme has a 7 point which includes: appointments,
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NPAs and Stressed Assets
Stressed Assets – It is a broader term and comprises of NPAs, restructured loans and written off assets. NPAs (Non-performing
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Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors : Analysis
Background: The government has given go-ahead to build 10 indigenous PHW reactors. The fleet of pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWR),
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Systemically Important Banks
What is a Systematically Important Bank? SIBs are perceived as certain big banks in the country/world. They enjoy a huge