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What is the primary function of the financial markets in the economy?
What is the duration range for the maturity of instruments in the money market?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the financial market?
What instruments are included in the money market?
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What is the role of intermediaries in the financial market?
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What term describes the voluntary work tradition that has significantly influenced India's civil society since Independence?
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Which decade saw a significant increase in professional NGOs or NPOs in India?
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What is the minimum number of trustees required for registering a trust?
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Who is responsible for the registration of a trust?
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What was a significant influence on NGOs becoming advocates for vulnerable populations in India?
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How many members are required for a society to be registered?
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What role did international donors play in the emergence of NGOs in India during the late 20th century?
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Which of the following must be filed annually by a society?
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What critical role did social reformers play in India's civil society before Independence?
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What is one of the benefits NGOs receive by registering under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act?
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What defines a social objective of an organization?
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Which of the following activities is an example of a social intervention?
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Which statement best describes the target beneficiaries of social objectives?
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What is NOT a characteristic of social objectives?
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How do social objectives guide organizations?
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What is explicitly disclaimed by NISM and SEBI regarding the information in the publication?
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Who collaborated with NISM in developing the workbook for the Social Impact Assessor Certification Examination?
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What is a primary role of the School for Certification of Intermediaries (SCI) at NISM?
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What do NISM and SEBI state about the questions in the NISM certification examination?
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What was a significant contribution to the development of the workbook acknowledged by NISM?
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Study Notes
Digital Divide
- Defined as the gap between various socio-economic groups regarding access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their internet usage.
- Affects individuals, households, businesses, and geographic regions differently.
Indian Financial Markets
- Facilitate efficient resource transfer and allocation for productive economic activities.
- Key players include governments, businesses, and households acting as users and providers of surplus funds.
- Financial intermediaries, like banks and mutual funds, channel surplus funds to users.
- Comprises various markets, including the money market and securities market, regulated by entities like SEBI and RBI.
Money Market
- A vital component of the financial system focused on short-term funding, with maturities ranging from overnight to one year.
- Helps institutions and companies meet short-term financial needs through borrowing and lending.
- Instruments include repos, reverse repos, certificates of deposits, treasury bills, and commercial papers.
Acknowledgement
- Workbook developed by NISM in collaboration with resource persons and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
- Contributions from industry experts were acknowledged, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date examination material.
NISM Certifications
- Administered through the School for Certification of Intermediaries under SEBI regulations.
- Aims to develop professionals in various segments of Indian securities markets.
Social Sector in India
- Rich history of voluntary work (shramdaan) contributing to civil society since Independence.
- Growth of professional NGOs (1970s-1980s) supported by government and international bodies.
- NGOs became vital advocates for vulnerable populations post-liberalization in the 1990s.
NGO Registration
- Requires documents like Trust Deed, Memorandum of Association (MOA), and Articles of Association (AOA).
- Must register with the Registrar of Companies or relevant authority in specific states.
- Compliance includes submitting annual audited financial statements and updates on managing committee members.
Social Entrepreneurship
- Emergence of for-profit social enterprises and hybrid models addressing social causes.
- Positive impacts observed in education levels, child nutrition, and biodiversity through social initiatives.
Social Objective
- Organizations with social objectives create social value through targeted missions and community interventions.
- Focus on vulnerable populations in need, differentiating from purely profit-driven enterprises.
Social Interventions
- Programs aimed at delivering social benefits and developing human capital for specific groups.
- Areas include poverty alleviation, public healthcare access, job creation, and vocational training initiatives.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of the digital divide as defined by the OECD, focusing on socio-economic disparities in access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). Participants will examine the implications of these gaps on different individuals and communities, fostering a deeper understanding of digital inequities.
