UPSC Economy Questions

309 questions with explanations

Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news?

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If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then

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Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables 1. individuals of a country to accumulate more capital. 2. increasi…

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With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.…

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Increase in absolute and per capita real GNP do not connote a higher level of economic development, if

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Despite being a high saving economy, capital formation may not result in significant increase in output due to

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As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018: 1. If rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for…

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Consider the following statements: 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2. The Food Safety and Sta…

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Consider the following statements: 1. The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils in the last five years. 2. The Go…

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India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to

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Consider the following countries : 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN ?

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Consider the following statements: 1. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 60% …

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Consider the following items: 1. Cereal grains hulled 2. Chicken eggs cooked 3. Fish processed and canned 4. Newspapers containing advertising material Which of…

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Consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities. 2. …

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Consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities. 2. …

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With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following s…

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Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA Which of the above are among the ‘free-trade partners’ of ASEAN?

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International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to:

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Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA Which of the above are among the ‘free-trade partners’ of ASEAN?

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The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an:

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