UPSC Economy Questions

Consider the following statements: I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a ‘future ready’ railway system by 2028. II. ‘Kavach’ i…

Consider the following statements: I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a ‘future ready’ railway system by 2028. II. ‘Kavach’ i…

Consider the following statements: I. India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) as a member. II. India is a resource-rich country in all the 30 c…

Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD): 1. It provides loans and guarantees to middle-…

Consider the following statements: Statement I: Income from agricultural activities in cities like poultry, allied farming, and wool rearing in rural areas is e…

Consider the following countries: 1. United Arab Emirates 2. France 3. Germany 4. Singapore 5. Bangladesh. How many of the above countries, excluding India, cur…

A country’s fiscal deficit stands at ₹50,000 crores. It is receiving ₹10,000 crores through non-debt creating capital receipts. The country’s interest liabiliti…

Consider the following countries: 1. United Arab Emirates 2. France 3. Germany 4. Singapore 5. Bangladesh How many of the above countries, excluding India, curr…

Suppose the revenue expenditure is ₹80,000 crores and the revenue receipts of the Government are ₹60,000 crores. The Government budget also shows borrowings of …

Consider the following statements: I. Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets of the Government. II. Borrowings and disinvestment…

With reference to investments, consider the following: 1. Bonds 2. Hedge Funds 3. Stocks 4. Venture Capital How many of the above are treated as Alternative Inv…

Consider the following statements: Statement I: As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally, bondholders are considered to be at relatively lo…

Consider the following statements: I. India accounts for a very large portion of all equity option contracts traded globally, thus exhibiting a great boom. II. …

Consider the following statements in respect of RTGS and NEFT: 1. In RTGS, the settlement time is instantaneous, while in case of NEFT, it takes some time to se…

Which of the following are the sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? 1. Buying and selling Government bonds 2. Buying and selling foreign curre…

Consider the following statements about turmeric: I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. II. More than 30 varieties of turmeric…

With reference to the Indian economy, “Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations” are the instruments of:

With reference to the Indian economy, “Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations” are the instruments of:

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able…

With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements: 1. There is no minimum ca…