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What does GDP measure in an economy?
Which of the following best describes structural unemployment?
What is a key goal of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative?
What is the primary function of the Finance Commission?
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What economic reform is associated with India's shift towards globalization post-1991?
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What distinguishes nominal GDP from real GDP?
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Which type of unemployment is typically caused by a mismatch between workers' skills and job requirements?
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What is a major goal of India's Five-Year Plans?
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Which of the following is a component of the Union Budget?
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What was one of the primary purposes of the GST implementation in India?
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What significant policy shift does the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative embody?
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What distinguishes the capital account from the current account in the Balance of Payments?
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Which economic challenge is primarily associated with rising prices affecting consumers?
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What does the term 'fiscal deficit' refer to in economic context?
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What was one of the major outcomes of India’s economic reforms post-1991?
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Study Notes
Economic Indicators
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GDP (Gross Domestic Product): Measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, often a year.
- Nominal GDP: Measured at current market prices, reflecting price changes.
- Real GDP: Adjusted for inflation, providing a more accurate picture of economic growth.
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Inflation: A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI): Measures changes in the prices of a basket of goods and services consumed by urban households.
- Wholesale Price Index (WPI): Tracks changes in the prices of goods at the wholesale level.
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Unemployment Rate: Percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.
- Structural Unemployment: Occurs when a mismatch between the skills of workers and the requirements of available jobs exists.
- Frictional Unemployment: Temporary unemployment during the time workers transition between jobs.
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Balance of Payments (BoP): Records all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world.
- Current Account: Tracks trade in goods and services, investment income, and transfers.
- Capital Account: Records transactions related to financial assets and liabilities.
Five-Year Plans
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India's Five-Year Plans: Implemented for centralized economic planning after independence.
- Focused on rapid industrialization, infrastructure development, and social welfare.
- Early plans (1950s-1960s) emphasized heavy industries and state-led development.
Union Budget
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Key Components:
- Revenue: Tax collections (direct & indirect) and non-tax sources.
- Expenditure: Inclusive of spending on infrastructure, social welfare, defense, and debt repayments.
- Fiscal Deficit: Difference between total revenue and total expenditure.
- Primary Deficit: Fiscal deficit excluding interest payments.
Recent Economic Policies and Reforms
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: "Self-reliant India" initiative focusing on domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.
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GST (Goods and Services Tax): A nationwide indirect tax implemented in India in 2017.
- Simplified the tax structure by replacing various taxes with a single rate.
- Make in India: Initiated to encourage domestic manufacturing and create employment opportunities.
- Demonetization (2016): Withdrawal of high-value currency notes from circulation aimed at curbing corruption and tax evasion.
Important Economic Institutions
- NITI Aayog: Replaces the Planning Commission, providing policy direction and fostering a collaborative approach between the Centre and states.
- Ministry of Finance: Responsible for formulating and implementing fiscal policies, managing government finances, and presenting the Union Budget.
- Finance Commission: Independent constitutional body that recommends the distribution of central taxes between the Centre and states.
Economic Reforms (Post-1991)
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Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG): This set of reforms aimed to open India's economy to foreign investment and competition.
- Liberalization: Reducing government control and regulations.
- Privatization: Transferring ownership and management of public enterprises to the private sector.
- Globalization: Integrating the Indian economy with global markets through liberalized trade and investment policies.
Current Economic Challenges
- Inflationary Pressure: Rising prices driven by various factors, such as supply chain disruptions and increased commodity costs.
- Unemployment: A significant concern, particularly among youth and unskilled workers.
- Fiscal Deficit: A persistent concern, reflecting the gap between government revenue and expenditure, and requiring careful management.
- Growth and Sustainability: Balancing the need for economic growth with long-term sustainability in the context of climate change and environmental challenges.
Economic Indicators
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GDP (Gross Domestic Product): Measures the total value of goods and services produced in a country within a specific time period.
- Nominal GDP: Measures output in current prices, including inflation.
- Real GDP: Adjusts for inflation, providing a more accurate picture of economic growth.
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Inflation: A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI): Measures changes in the price of a basket of consumer goods and services.
- Wholesale Price Index (WPI): Measures changes in the price of goods at the wholesale level.
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Unemployment Rate: The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking work.
- Structural Unemployment: Caused by a mismatch between the skills of the workforce and the available jobs.
- Frictional Unemployment: Temporary unemployment when individuals are between jobs.
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Balance of Payments (BoP): A record of all economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world.
- Current Account: Records trade in goods and services, income receipts and payments, and unilateral transfers.
- Capital Account: Records financial flows like foreign investment, loans, and debt.
Five-Year Plans
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India's Five-Year Plans: A series of centralized economic plans that aimed to guide and accelerate the country's economic development.
- Early plans (1950s-1960s): Focused heavily on heavy industries, infrastructure, and agricultural development.
Union Budget
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Key Components:
- Revenue: Includes tax revenue (direct and indirect) and non-tax revenue.
- Expenditure: Consists of plan expenditure (for development) and non-plan expenditure (for essential services and administration).
- Fiscal Deficit: The difference between total government expenditure and total revenue.
- Primary Deficit: The fiscal deficit minus interest payments on government debt.
Recent Economic Policies and Reforms
- Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India): An initiative to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce reliance on imports, and create jobs.
- Goods and Services Tax (GST): A nationwide indirect tax that replaced multiple taxes, simplifying the tax structure and streamlining the supply chain.
- Make in India: A program launched to encourage domestic manufacturing and attract foreign investment in various sectors.
- Demonetization (2016): Removal of high-value currency notes from circulation, intended to curb black money, counterfeit currency, and terrorism financing.
Important Economic Institutions
- NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India): Replaced the Planning Commission in 2015, focusing on a more collaborative and federal approach to development planning.
- Ministry of Finance: Responsible for formulating and implementing fiscal policies, overseeing the budget, and managing public finance.
- Finance Commission: An independent body constituted every five years to recommend the distribution of tax revenues between the central and state governments.
Economic Reforms (Post-1991)
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Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG): A set of economic reforms initiated in 1991 aimed at opening up the Indian economy to the global market.
- Liberalization: Relaxation of government control over the economy.
- Privatization: Transfer of government-owned businesses to the private sector.
- Globalization: Integration of the Indian economy with the global economy.
Current Economic Challenges
- Inflationary Pressure: Rising prices of goods and services.
- Unemployment: Persistent high unemployment rates, particularly among youth.
- Fiscal Deficit: High government borrowing to finance expenditure.
- Balance between Growth and Sustainability: Finding the right balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
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This quiz covers essential economic indicators such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment rates. You'll learn about key concepts like nominal and real GDP, CPI, WPI, and different types of unemployment. Test your understanding of how these indicators reflect the economic health of a country.
