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Government borrowing & bonds Quiz

This quiz tests understanding of government borrowing instruments, bond pricing, and fiscal policy in India.

Government securities (G-Secs) are debt instruments issued by the central and state governments to finance fiscal deficits. Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are short-term securities with maturities less than one year. Bond prices move inversely to market yields due to fixed coupon payments. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are government securities denominated in grams of gold, offering an alternative to physical gold. The FRBM Act, 2003, mandates fiscal discipline by setting targets for revenue deficit, fiscal deficit, and debt-to-GDP ratio to ensure long-term macroeconomic stability.

Agricultural economy Quiz

This quiz covers key aspects of India's agricultural economy, focusing on MSP mechanisms, e-NAM, PM-KISAN, and FCI functions.

The quiz tests understanding of India's agricultural support systems, including how Minimum Support Prices (MSP) are recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) and finally announced by the Government of India. It also covers the role of e-NAM as a national electronic market for farmers, PM-KISAN's provision of direct income support to eligible farmers, and the Food Corporation of India's (FCI) core responsibility in procurement, storage, and distribution of foodgrains to ensure food security and market stability.

Forex reserves & external sector Quiz

This quiz tests knowledge of India's foreign exchange reserves and external sector components, including reserves composition, SDRs, and current account items.

India's foreign exchange reserves consist of foreign currency assets, gold reserves, special drawing rights (SDRs), and the reserve tranche position with the IMF. Managed by the Reserve Bank of India, these reserves support external stability and international payments. The current account includes trade in goods and services, primary income, and secondary income, reflecting the country's economic transactions with the rest of the world.

PLI scheme & industrial policy Quiz

This quiz covers key aspects of India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and related industrial policies, including the India Semiconductor Mission and National Manufacturing Policy.

The PLI scheme is a flagship initiative by the Government of India to boost domestic manufacturing across strategic sectors by offering financial incentives based on incremental sales or production. It aims to make India a global manufacturing hub, reduce import dependence, and enhance competitiveness. The India Semiconductor Mission focuses on developing a sustainable semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem, while the National Manufacturing Policy aimed to increase manufacturing's share in GDP and create jobs. Together, these policies form a core part of India's industrial strategy to promote self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and integrate into global value chains.

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