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2020 · Question 17 · External Sector
“Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to
Choose your answer(a)a loan system of the World Bank(b)one of the operations of a Central Bank(c)a credit system granted by WTO to its members(d)a credit system granted by IMF to its members
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 49 · External Sector
If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India ? 1. Not depending on short-term foreign borrowings 2. Opening up to more foreign banks 3. Maintaining full capital account convertibility Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 2 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 51 · External Sector
With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic ?
Choose your answer(a)It is the investment through capital instruments essentially in a listed company.(b)It is a largely non-debt creating capital flow.(c)It is the investment which involves debt-servicing.(d)It is the investment made by foreign institutional investors in the Government securities.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 52 · External Sector
With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. India’s merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports. 2. India’s imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years. 3. India’s exports of services are more than its imports of services. 4. India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 4 only(c)3 only(d)1, 3 and 4 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 53 · External Sector
The term ‘West Texas Intermediate’, sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of
Choose your answer(a)Crude oil(b)Bullion(c)Rare earth elements(d)Uranium
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 56 · External Sector
With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited. 2. They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and services. 3. They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

“Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to

With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic ?

The term ‘West Texas Intermediate’, sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of