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Questions and Answers
Which factor would LEAST influence the Election Commission's decision on the number of phases in a state's Legislative Assembly elections?
Which factor would LEAST influence the Election Commission's decision on the number of phases in a state's Legislative Assembly elections?
- The logistical challenges of deploying security forces across the state.
- The total number of registered voters and polling stations in the state.
- The state's past history of election-related violence.
- The convenience of political rallies for major political parties. (correct)
If the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to control inflation, which action would be the MOST likely?
If the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to control inflation, which action would be the MOST likely?
- Decreasing the repo rate to encourage borrowing.
- Maintaining the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to stabilize bank operations.
- Releasing optimistic economic growth projections to boost market confidence.
- Increasing the reverse repo rate to reduce liquidity. (correct)
A significant increase in Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) for public sector banks would MOST likely lead to which of the following?
A significant increase in Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) for public sector banks would MOST likely lead to which of the following?
- Increased lending and faster economic growth.
- Higher profitability and expanded banking services.
- Stricter lending norms and reduced credit availability. (correct)
- Decreased regulatory oversight and greater operational flexibility.
Which of the following scenarios would MOST directly indicate a successful financial inclusion initiative by banks?
Which of the following scenarios would MOST directly indicate a successful financial inclusion initiative by banks?
If the Indian Parliament passes a bill aimed at promoting renewable energy, which outcome is MOST likely?
If the Indian Parliament passes a bill aimed at promoting renewable energy, which outcome is MOST likely?
India signing a bilateral trade agreement with another country would MOST likely result in which of the following?
India signing a bilateral trade agreement with another country would MOST likely result in which of the following?
Which event would MOST immediately affect India's import/export balance?
Which event would MOST immediately affect India's import/export balance?
Announcement of schedule for Legislative Assembly elections of a state is done by which of the following?
Announcement of schedule for Legislative Assembly elections of a state is done by which of the following?
An individual is 'in the news' for discovering a new species of plant in the Western Ghats. In which section would this information most likely be covered?
An individual is 'in the news' for discovering a new species of plant in the Western Ghats. In which section would this information most likely be covered?
RBI revising/maintaining CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) has a direct effect on which of the following?
RBI revising/maintaining CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) has a direct effect on which of the following?
Flashcards
Election Commission
Election Commission
Body that announces election schedules, oversees voting, and declares results.
Repo Rate
Repo Rate
Rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Reverse Repo Rate
Reverse Repo Rate
Rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) borrows money from commercial banks.
CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio)
CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio)
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Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
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NPA (Non-Performing Asset)
NPA (Non-Performing Asset)
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GST (Goods and Services Tax)
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
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Fiscal Deficit
Fiscal Deficit
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Financial Inclusion
Financial Inclusion
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Study Notes
- Elections
- The Election Commission announced the schedule for the Legislative Assembly elections for several states.
- Voting took place in single/multiple phases, depending on the state.
- Results were declared, indicating the winning parties and their seat share.
- Key political parties, their leaders, and their performance in the elections were highlighted.
- Voter turnout percentages and demographics were analyzed.
- Economy and Finance
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its bi-monthly monetary policy.
- Key rates like repo rate, reverse repo rate, and CRR were revised/maintained.
- Inflation forecasts and economic growth projections were released.
- Government bond yields and their trends were discussed.
- Significant developments in the stock market (Sensex, Nifty) were noted.
- Important economic data such as GDP growth rate, IIP, and CPI were released.
- Government policies and their impact on the economy were analyzed.
- Updates on public sector banks and their financial performance were shared.
- Developments related to GST collections and fiscal deficit were reported.
- Banking and Finance
- New regulations or guidelines issued by the RBI for banks and NBFCs were detailed.
- Mergers and acquisitions in the banking sector were covered.
- Reports on NPAs (Non-Performing Assets) and measures to tackle them were presented.
- Technological advancements and digital banking initiatives were highlighted.
- Schemes and initiatives launched by banks for financial inclusion were discussed.
- News related to banking frauds and cybersecurity measures were reported.
- Information on new banking products and services was provided.
- National News
- Key government policies and initiatives were launched.
- Important bills passed by the Parliament were discussed.
- Significant court judgments and their implications were analyzed.
- Developments in infrastructure projects (highways, railways, airports) were noted.
- Government schemes related to social welfare and rural development were highlighted.
- News on environmental issues and climate change initiatives was reported.
- Updates on science and technology advancements were shared.
- Important appointments to key positions in government and public sector undertakings were noted.
- International News
- Major global events and their impact on India were analyzed.
- Bilateral agreements signed between India and other countries were discussed.
- International summits and conferences were attended by Indian representatives.
- Developments in international relations were reported.
- News on global economic trends and their implications for India were shared.
- Awards and Recognition
- Recipients of prestigious awards (national and international) were named.
- Achievements in various fields (sports, arts, literature, science) were recognized.
- Sports
- Major sports events and tournaments were held.
- Winners and significant performances were highlighted.
- Important Days
- Important national and international days were observed.
- Themes and significance of these days were discussed.
- Persons in News
- Individuals who held important positions or were in the news for various reasons were mentioned.
- Science and Technology
- New inventions, discoveries, or technological advancements were covered
- States
- New initiatives for a particular state
- Economy
- New data about imports/exports
- Important Dates
- Important days of the month with themes
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