Q.3619·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyThe RBI expects inflation at 6-7 percent in 2022 – 23. Recent government data also suggests that inflation has become more broad-based. Excluding the volatile components such as food and fuel, core retail inflation was around 7 percent in April with almost all subgroups in the index witnessing elevated inflation. And considering the inflation in the pipeline — the wholesale price index continues to be in double digits — price pressures are unlikely to dissipate in the immediate term. According to analysts, while manufacturing firms have been passing on the rise in input costs, it remains incomplete in the case of the services sector. However, as demand firms up, the pass through is likely to gather traction. This combination of factors suggests that inflation may not fall dramatically as and when commodity prices fall — prices may prove to be a tad sticky on the downside. The RBI’s revised quarterly forecasts for inflation also seem to suggest so — inflation has now been projected at 7.5 percent in the first quarter, and 7.4 percent in the second quarter, trending downwards thereafter to 6.2 percent in the third quarter, and 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter. Implicit in these quarterly inflation forecasts is also the acknowledgment that inflation will likely exceed the upper threshold of the central bank’s inflation targeting framework for three consecutive quarters. Considering the risks that the “unanchoring” of inflation and inflation expectations pose to macroeconomic stability, and the country’s growth prospects, the central bank must look beyond its quotidian responsibilities and continue to focus on maintaining price stability, attaching primacy to inflation management. In what context are the words ‘pass through’ used in the passage?View question
Q.3620·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyIf A, B, C, D are the angles of a cyclic quadrilateral, then what is the value of the following ? sin(A + C/2) + sin(B + D/2)View question
Q.3621·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyThe RBI expects inflation at 6-7 percent in 2022 – 23. Recent government data also suggests that inflation has become more broad-based. Excluding the volatile components such as food and fuel, core retail inflation was around 7 percent in April with almost all subgroups in the index witnessing elevated inflation. And considering the inflation in the pipeline — the wholesale price index continues to be in double digits — price pressures are unlikely to dissipate in the immediate term. According to analysts, while manufacturing firms have been passing on the rise in input costs, it remains incomplete in the case of the services sector. However, as demand firms up, the pass through is likely to gather traction. This combination of factors suggests that inflation may not fall dramatically as and when commodity prices fall — prices may prove to be a tad sticky on the downside. The RBI’s revised quarterly forecasts for inflation also seem to suggest so — inflation has now been projected at 7.5 percent in the first quarter, and 7.4 percent in the second quarter, trending downwards thereafter to 6.2 percent in the third quarter, and 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter. Implicit in these quarterly inflation forecasts is also the acknowledgment that inflation will likely exceed the upper threshold of the central bank’s inflation targeting framework for three consecutive quarters. Considering the risks that the “unanchoring” of inflation and inflation expectations pose to macroeconomic stability, and the country’s growth prospects, the central bank must look beyond its quotidian responsibilities and continue to focus on maintaining price stability, attaching primacy to inflation management. Explain the meaning of the word ‘quotidian’ as used in the passage.View question
Q.3622·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyThe RBI expects inflation at 6-7 percent in 2022 – 23. Recent government data also suggests that inflation has become more broad-based. Excluding the volatile components such as food and fuel, core retail inflation was around 7 percent in April with almost all subgroups in the index witnessing elevated inflation. And considering the inflation in the pipeline — the wholesale price index continues to be in double digits — price pressures are unlikely to dissipate in the immediate term. According to analysts, while manufacturing firms have been passing on the rise in input costs, it remains incomplete in the case of the services sector. However, as demand firms up, the pass through is likely to gather traction. This combination of factors suggests that inflation may not fall dramatically as and when commodity prices fall — prices may prove to be a tad sticky on the downside. The RBI’s revised quarterly forecasts for inflation also seem to suggest so — inflation has now been projected at 7.5 percent in the first quarter, and 7.4 percent in the second quarter, trending downwards thereafter to 6.2 percent in the third quarter, and 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter. Implicit in these quarterly inflation forecasts is also the acknowledgment that inflation will likely exceed the upper threshold of the central bank’s inflation targeting framework for three consecutive quarters. Considering the risks that the “unanchoring” of inflation and inflation expectations pose to macroeconomic stability, and the country’s growth prospects, the central bank must look beyond its quotidian responsibilities and continue to focus on maintaining price stability, attaching primacy to inflation management. Choose the most appropriate option that describes the meaning of the term ‘unanchoring’ as used in the passage.View question
Q.3623·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyAn aeroplane is observed to be (b) 17approaching the airport. It is at a distance of 10 km from the point of observation on the ground and makes an angle of elevation 0. If the aeroplane is at a height of 8 km above the ground, then which one of the following is correct ?View question
Q.3624·Miscellaneous·2022·EasySelect the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. He is considered the harbinger .View question
Q.3625·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyWhich of the following statements about inversion of temperature is/are correct? 1. Temperature increases with increasing altitude. 2. A long winter night with clear skies is an ideal situation. 3. It is a short-term phenomenon and is common all over the globe except at the poles. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.3626·Miscellaneous·2022·EasySelect the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The vista of the villages is beautiful.View question
Q.3627·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyIn which one of the following States/UT, is the Lake Tsomgo located?View question
Q.3628·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyWhich of the following statements about the coasts of India is/are correct? 1. The West Coast of India is a high rocky, retreating coast. 2. The West Coast of India is dominated by erosional landforms. 3. The East Coast of India, however, is a low sedimentary coast exhibiting depositional forms. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.3629·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyWhich one of the following States/UTs has the largest area under Coral Reefs in India?View question
Q.3630·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyWhich one of the following is considered as an agency function of commercial banks in India?View question
Q.3631·Miscellaneous·2022·EasySelect the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Her act was considered as most lamentable .View question
Q.3632·Miscellaneous·2022·EasySelect the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The leader’s endurance paid and he won the elections.View question
Q.3633·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyComplete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. It is not that I do not take a decision,View question
Q.3634·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyComplete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. If I were in your position,View question
Q.3635·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyComplete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. Having written many novels and short stories,View question
Q.3636·Miscellaneous·2022·EasyComplete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. There are many career options,View question