UPSC Economy Questions

309 questions with explanations

Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'?

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In the context of finance, the term ‘beta’ refers to

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Consider the following markets: 1. Government Bond Market 2. Call Money Market 3. Treasury Bill Market 4. Stock Market. How many of the above are included in ca…

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With reference to the Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements: 1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using…

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Consider the following statements: 1. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 (FRBMA) concerns the Central Government. 2. The Central Governme…

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Consider the following statements : 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-part…

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Which of the following activities constitute a real sector in the economy? 1. Farmers harvesting their crops 2. Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics…

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With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. They can sell their own goods in addi…

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“Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?

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In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers?

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With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of …

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Which one of the following situations best reflects “Indirect Transfers” often talked about in the media recently with reference to India ?

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With reference to the expenditure made by an organization or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Acquiring new technology is capita…

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With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1. A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings. 2. D…

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With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. If the inflation is too high, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy gover…

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Consider the following statements: 1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. 2. The rating agency popularly known as ICRA …

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With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)” ? 1. Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing b…

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In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation?

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With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements: 1. As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower …

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With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements: 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2. It …

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