Consider the following statements:I.Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika.II.The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch- marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver. The above statements have been associated with which of the following?1.Emergence of urban life2.Transition to money economy Select the answer using the code given below:
Economy
2026
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India:I.The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost- effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.II.The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.III.Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?1.Statement II : validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statementI.2.Statement III : extends the objectives ofstatement I :by embedding them into a future- oriented innovation framework.3.Statement I : contradictsstatement III :by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation. Select the answer using the code given below:
In a multi-ethnic district where both economic competition and historical grievances frequently led to community tensions, a flashpoint has arisen with a Government decision to allocate land for a waste management facility near a tribal hamlet, sparking protests by the tribal community, which claimed that the land was sacred and critical to their cultural identity. At the same time, urban residents and local industries supported the project, citing severe solid waste challenges and health concerns due to lack of a proper disposal site. The conflict has escalated with road blockades, social media campaigns, and allegations of police excesses. As a responsible Government official, you are tasked with resolving the situation through mediation, ensuring a sustainable outcome that balances environmental needs, tribal rights, and urban public health. Consider the following statements with reference to the above:1.A successful conflict resolution process must begin with acknowledging the cultural concerns of the protesting tribal community before discussing technical alternatives.2.The Government should move ahead with the project without delay to address urban health concerns, which outweigh the sentiments of a small group.3.Creating a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform - including tribal leaders, environmental experts, and municipal representatives - to build mutual understanding and help de-escalate tensions.4.Conducting an independent Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and sharing findings transparently with both sides to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.Which of the statements given above would contribute to the resolution process?
With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details:1.Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) - To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies - Ministry of Home Affairs.2.Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) - To investigate complex corporate frauds - Ministry of Finance (MCA).3.Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) - To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension.In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?
2025
With reference to investments, consider the following:I.BondsII.Hedge FundsIII.StocksIV.Venture CapitalHow many of the above are treated as Alternative Investment Funds?
Which of the following are the sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India?I.Buying and selling Government bondsII.Buying and selling foreign currencyIII.Pension fund managementIV.Lending to private companiesV.Printing and distributing currency notesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:I.The Reserve Bank of India mandates all the listed companies in India to submit a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR).II.In India, a company submitting a BRSR makes disclosures in the report that are largely non-financial in nature.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: In India, income from allied agricultural activities like poultry farming and wool rearing in rural areas is exempted from any tax.Statement II: In India, rural agricultural land is not considered a capital asset under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:I.India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership as a member.II.India is a resource-rich country in all the 30 critical minerals that it has identified.III.The Parliament in 2023 has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 empowering the Central Government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite license for certain critical minerals.Which of the statements given above are correct?
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.Statement II: Bondholders are lenders to a company whereas stockholders are its owners.Statement III: For repayment purpose, bondholders are prioritized over stockholders by a company.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:I.India accounts for a very large portion of all equity option contracts traded globally thus exhibiting a great boom.II.India's stock market has grown rapidly in the recent past even overtaking Hong Kong's at some point of time.III.There is no regulatory body either to warn the small investors about the risks of options trading or to act on unregistered financial advisors in this regard.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases.Statement II: Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs.Statement III: Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:I.Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets of the Government.II.Borrowings and disinvestment are capital receipts.III.Interest received on loans creates a liability of the Government.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following activities :I.Production of crude oilII.Refining, storage and distribution of petroleumIII.Marketing and sale of petroleum productsIV.Productions of natural gasHow many of the above activities are regulated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in our country?
Suppose the revenue expenditure is Rs.80,000 crores and the revenue receipts of the Government are Rs.60,000 crores. The Government budget also shows borrowings of Rs.10,000 crores and interest payments of Rs.6,000 crores. Which of the following statements are correct?I.Revenue deficit is Rs.20,000 crores.II.Fiscal deficit is Rs.10,000 crores.III.Primary deficit is Rs.4,000 crores.Select the correct answer using the code given below
A country's fiscal deficit stands at Rs.50,000 crores. It is receiving Rs.10,000 crores through non-debt creating capital receipts. The country's interest liabilities are Rs.1,500 crores. What is the gross primary deficit?
Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct?I.It has recommended grants of ₹ 4,800 crores from the year 2022-23 to the year 2025-26 for incentivizing States to enhance educational outcomes.II.45% of the net proceeds of Union taxes are to be shared with States.III.₹ 45,000 crores are to be kept as performance- based incentive for all States for carrying out agricultural reforms.IV.It reintroduced tax effort criteria to reward fiscal performance.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) :I.It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries.II.It works single- handedly to help developing countries to reduce poverty.III.It was established to help Europe rebuild after the World WarII.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of RTGS and NEFT :I.In RTGS, the settlement time is instantaneous while in case of NEFT, is takes some time to settle payments.II.In RTGS, the customer is charged for inward transactions while that is not the case for NEFT.III.Operating hours for RTGS are restricted on certain days while this is not true for NEFT.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following countries :I.United Arab EmiratesIII.FranceIII.GermanyIV.SingaporeV.Bangladesh How many countries amongst the above are there other than India where international merchant payments are accepted under UPI?
2024
Consider the following airports:1.Donyi Polo Airport2.Kushinagar International Airport3.Vijayawada International Airport In the recent past,which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects ?
With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations are the instruments of:
The total fertility rate in a economy is defined as :
Consider the following statements:1.In India, Non- Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India.2.In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).3.In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities?1.Insurance Companies2.Pension Funds3.Retail InvestorsSelect the correct answer using the code given below: