New Parliamentary Committee on Women's Empowerment Formed in Lok Sabha
Dr. Daggubati Purandeswari, a Member of Parliament from the BJP, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the committee.
The panel consists of a total of 28 members, with 18 selected from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.
This committee is instrumental in reviewing government policies related to women's welfare and recommending legislative improvements.
Key Facts / Static GK
Composition of Committee: 30 members (generally) but currently 28 (18 LS + 10 RS).
Practice Quiz — 18 May 2026
Q1. Under the new SEBI proposal regarding the Investor Protection Fund (IPF), what happens if a depository's administrative expenses exceed 5% of the annual income earned from IPF investments?
Q2. What is the primary function of the Unclaimed Deposit Reference Number (UDRN) generated on the RBI's UDGAM portal?
Q3. The newly launched 'Atlas' platform by FinBox aims to reduce the loan processing cycle from approximately 3 weeks to which of the following timeframes?
Q4. Regarding the updated Consumer Price Index (CPI) framework released in 2026, which of the following statements is true?
Q5. Which organization is establishing the ₹480 crore Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility at Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh?
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