Q.307·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The central government describes fiscal deficit of India as “the excess of total disbursements from the Consolidated Fund of India, including repayment of the debt, over total receipts into the Fund (including the debt receipts) during a financial year”. 2. A recurring high fiscal deficit means that the government has been spending beyond its means. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.308·International Relations·EasyThe Central Bank of a country is responsible for money supply in the economy. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. A Central Bank adopts cheap money policy in order to reduce inflation in the economy. 2. A dear money policy is often adopted in order to revive growth in the economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.309·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following statements are correct? 1. The marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) is the minimum interest rate that a bank can lend at. 2. MCLR is closely linked to the actual deposit rates. 3. Under the MCLR regime, the banks are not free to offer all categories of loans on fixed or floating interest rates. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.310·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the terms related to the capital markets in India: 1. “Offer for sale” is a method of listing for unlisted companies. 2. Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) are equity shares issued to the creditors of the company in exchange of payment of debts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.311·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs): 1. External Commercial Borrowings are commercial loans raised by eligible resident entities from recognised non-resident entities. 2. Foreign currency loans given domestically by the banks out of the proceeds of Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposits come under the ECB framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.312·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements with respect to different monetary policy instruments: 1. To tackle the liquidity crunch in the short term, the banks borrow money from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at repo rate only with collateral. 2. In times of excess cash in the economy, like demonetization, the RBI can borrow money from the banks without collateral. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.313·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the functions of the Payments Banks? 1. They can maintain both savings and current accounts. 2. They can issue debit cards and credit cards. 3. They can maintain fixed deposits for senior citizens. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.314·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements with respect to Mudra Bank/Mudra Yojana: 1. Mudra Bank helps small business units by directly lending loans to them. 2. A food processing unit requiring about Rs.15 lakhs is eligible for full funding under the Mudra Yojana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.315·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct with regard to measures used to check inflation in India? 1. The Minimum export price is set to curb exports. 2. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is implemented to curb hoarding and black marketing. 3. The Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) Scheme is implemented to control price volatility. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.316·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Phillips Curve: 1. It depicts relation between inflation and unemployment. 2. It is represented by a downward sloping curve. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.317·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements with respect to the World Bank Group: 1. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), an arm of the World Bank, primarily lends to the middle-income countries. 2. The International Development Association (IDA), an arm of the World Bank, lends to the governments of the poorest countries only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.318·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements related to the Interim Government formed in 1946: 1. The members of the Interim Government included the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief of Britain. 2. The members of the Interim Government were the members of the Viceroy’s Executive Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.319·International Relations·EasyThe proceeds from disinvestments are channelized into the National Investment Fund. It can be used for which of the following purposes? 1. Recapitalization of public sector banks and public sector insurance companies. 2. Preferential allotment of shares of the central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) to promoters. 3. Investment in the Indian Railways towards capital expenditure. 4. To finance selected social sector schemes, which promote education, health and employment? Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.320·International Relations·EasyStressed assets are said to be one of the biggest concerns for the banking sector today. Which of the following constitute stressed assets for a bank? 1. Loans for which interest and principal are not paid for a certain period. 2. Loans that are written off and are undergoing insolvency proceedings. 3. Loans for which payment terms, like ‘term’ of loan are softened. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.321·International Relations·EasyWhich of following statements is/are correct? 1. Hard currencies act as a liquid store of wealth and a safe haven when domestic currencies struggle. 2. Hard currencies come from countries with stable economies and political systems. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.322·International Relations·EasyConsider the following pairs related to the Mughal period: S. no. Term Meaning 1. Polaj Land which had been fallow for two to three years 2. Chachar Land which remained under cultivation almost every year 3. Nasaq It was a rough calculation of the amount payable by the peasant on the basis of what he had been paying in the past. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question
Q.323·International Relations·EasyConsider the following pairs: 1. Humayunnama: Abdul Hamid Lahori 2. Badshahnama: Gulbadan Begum 3. Alamgirnama: Muhammad Kazim Which of pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question
Q.324·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Iqtadari system: 1. It was an indigenous institution, which was continued by the Sultanate kings. 2. Under it the army commanders and nobles were given territories to administer and collect the revenue. 3. During the reign of Feroze Shah Tughlaq, central control over Iqtas was diluted and the Iqtas became hereditary. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?View question