Q.289·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following statements are correct about the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)? 1. The REER is the weighted average of a country's currency in relation to an index or basket of other major currencies. 2. The weights are determined by comparing the relative trade balance of a country's currency against each country within the index. 3. An increase in REER implies that exports become cheaper and imports become expensive. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.290·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.291·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.292·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.293·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.294·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.295·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.296·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about earthquakes: 1. The magnitude relates to the energy released during the quake. 2. The intensity scale takes into account the visible damage caused by the event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.297·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about Fiords: 1. They are found in mid-latitude regions along the Atlantic coast 2. They are formed by the glacial valleys, which are submerged under sea water. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.298·International Relations·EasyThe Black Sea touches the boundary of which of the following countries?View question
Q.299·International Relations·EasyThe Plate Tectonics Theory helps in understanding the origin of which of the following landforms? 1. Folded mountains 2. Volcanoes 3. Island arcs 4. Oxbow lakes 5. Cirques Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.300·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Green Highways Policy 2015? 1. It promotes the development of eco-friendly National Highway corridors across the country. 2. Its objective is to reduce the impact of dust by planting trees and shrubs along the National Highways. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.301·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Intensive Dairy Development Programme (IDDP): 1. It was designed for Non-Operation Flood regions only. 2. One of its objectives was the development of the milch cattle. 3. It was launched in the year 1954-55. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.302·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.303·International Relations·EasyDirections: Answer the following questions based on the information given below: Seven friends - L, M, N, O, P, Q, R - are sitting around a circle facing the centre. O is sitting between L and R. Q is second to the right of R and P is second to the right of Q. N is not an immediate neighbour of R. Which of the following statements is true?View question
Q.304·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following laid out the foundation of classification of industries and provision for licensing?View question
Q.305·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following statements are correct about the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)? 1. HAM is a mix between the Build – Operate – Transfer (BOT) Annuity and the Engineering – Procurement – Construction (EPC) models. 2. It provides for the allocation of risks between the public-private partnership (PPP) members. 3. Under it, the developer enjoys absolute right over toll collection. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.306·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the fisheries sector: 1. Inland fisheries account for nearly 85% of total fish production in India. 2. Andhra Pradesh leads in terms of fishery production using aquaculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question