1. 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 receive payment. Statement-II: The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government Which one […]
1. In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities? Insurance Companies Pension Funds Retail Investors Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Consider the following: Exchange-Traded […]
1. Consider the following statements: Statement-l: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders. Statement-II: The syndicated loan can be fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains […]
1. Consider the following statements: In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India. In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs). In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 […]
1. In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation? (a) Department of Consumer Affairs (b) Expenditure Management Commission (c) Financial Stability and Development Council (d) Reserve Bank of India 2.With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following? Expansionary policies Fiscal […]
1. Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? Undernourishment Child stunting Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only 2. The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index […]
1. Economic growth is usually coupled with? (a) Deflation (b) Inflation (c) Stagflation (d) Hyperinflation 2. In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements: The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years. Which […]
1. With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Economic activity Sector Storage of agricultural produce Secondary Dairy farm Primary […]
