Consider the following:1.Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)2.Motor vehicles3.Currency swapWhich of the above is/are considered financial instruments?
Economy
2024
With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs:Economic activity Sector1.Storage of agricultural produce Secondary2.Dairy farm Primary3.Mineral exploration Tertiary4.Weaving cloth SecondaryHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs:Items Category1.Farmer's plough Working capital2.Computer Fixed capital3.Yarn used by the weaver Fixed capital4.Petrol Working capitalHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements:1.There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India.2.For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at least 50% of the board members should be Indian nationals.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements:1.CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.2.CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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 of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.Statement-II :The syndicated loan can be a 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 ?
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Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee:1.It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.2.It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet.3.It is insured against inflation by its very design.4.It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Consider the following pairs:Country Reason for being in the news1.Argentina Worst economic crisis2.Sudan War between the country's regular and paramilitary forces3.Turkey Rescinded its membership of NATOHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :India does not import apples from the United States of America.Statement-II :In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries.Statement-II :Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
2023
Consider the following pairs:Port Well known as1.Kamarajar Port : First major port in India registered as a company2.Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India3.Visakhapatnam : Largest container port in IndiaHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following statements:1.East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.2.Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar.3.Bangladesh-China- India-Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China.How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'?
Consider the following markets:1.Government Bond Market2.Call Money Market3.Treasury Bill Market4.Stock MarketHow many of the above are included in capital markets?
Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?
Consider the following statements:1.The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinicia) seeds.2.Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.3.Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the investments in the following assets:1.Brand recognition2.Inventory3.Intellectual property4.Mailing list of clientsHow many of the above are considered intangible investments?
Consider the following infrastructure sectors:1.Affordable housing2.Mass rapid transport3.Health care4.Renewable energy Onhow many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?
Consider the following statements with reference to India:1.According to the 'Micro Small and Medium enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and machinery between Rs. 15 crore and Rs. 25 crore.2.All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the Priority sector.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of finance, the term 'beta' refers to
Consider the following statements :1.The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived.2.In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes.3.The Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Commercial banks support SHGs.How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following Statements :Statement-I :Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.Statement-II :Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.Statement-II :Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's 'Production-linked Incentive' scheme.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?