Economy questions from UPSC 2015

Question 1 · International Economy

The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of

Question 2 · International Financial Institutions

'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks to

Question 3 · Public Finance

A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? 1. Slowing economic growth rate 2. Less equitable distribution of national income Select the correct answer usin...

Question 4 · Foreign Exchange Market

Convertibility of rupee implies

Question 5 · International Organizations

Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?

Question 6 · Agricultural Policy

The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the

Question 7 · Monetary Policy

With reference to Indian economy, consider the following : 1. Bank rate 2. Open market operations 3. Public debt 4. Public revenue Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary...

Question 8 · Government Institutions

With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Public Limited Government Company. 2. It is a N...

Question 9 · Monetary Policy

When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?

Question 10 · Public Finance

There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit? 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducin...

Question 11 · Indian Economy

In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?

Question 12 · World Trade Organization (WTO)

The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of...

Question 13 · Inflation & Price Indices

Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?

Question 14 · Finance Commission

With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent t...

Question 15 · Economic Growth & Development

The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of

Question 16 · Agricultural Policy

In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the

Question 17 · Indian Economy

With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements : 1. The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. The Gross Domestic Pr...

Question 18 · Agricultural Schemes

Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?

Question 19 · Government Schemes

Consider the following statements : 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development P...

Question 20 · Inflation

With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?

Question 21 · Government Schemes

'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for