Economy questions from UPSC 2024

Question 1 · International Organizations

Consider the following statements : 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. 2. A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing...

Question 2 · Microeconomics

With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs : Items : Category 1. Farmer's plough : Working capital 2. Computer : Fixed capital 3. Yarn used by the wea...

Question 3 · Economic Sectors

With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs : Economic activity : Sector 1. Storage of agricultural produce : Secondary 2. Dairy farm : Primary 3. Miner...

Question 4 · Financial Markets

Consider the following : 1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) 2. Motor vehicles 3. Currency swap Which of the above is/are considered financial instruments ?

Question 5 · Macroeconomics

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 to exercise their claims to...

Question 6 · Corporate Governance

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements : 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its em...

Question 7 · Indian Economy

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? 1. It has recommended grants of ₹ 4,800 crores from the year 2022-23 to...

Question 8 · Monetary Policy & Currency

Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee : 1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy. 2. It appea...

Question 9 · Financial Markets

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders. Statement-II : The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lu...

Question 10 · Financial Markets

Consider the following statements : Statement I : As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally, bondholders are considered to be relatively at lower risk than stockholders....

Question 11 · Banking Sector

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 capital requirement for wholly...

Question 12 · International Organizations

Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) : 1. It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries. 2. It works...

Question 13 · Indian Economy

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 settle payments. 2. In RTGS, the...

Question 14 · Macroeconomics

Consider the following statements : 1. Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets of the Government. 2. Borrowings and disinvestment are capital receipts. 3. Inte...

Question 15 · Financial Markets

In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities ? 1. Insurance Companies 2. Pension Funds 3. Retail Investors Select the correct answer using the code...

Question 16 · Financial Markets

Consider the following statements : 1. India accounts for a very large portion of all equity option contracts traded globally thus exhibiting a great boom. 2. India's stock market has grown...