Consider the following with reference to types of inflation with their causes:
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Type of Inflation
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Cause
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1. Demand-pull inflation
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1. Rise in production cost
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2. Cost-push inflation
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2. Extra demand for goods
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3. Imported inflation
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3. Price rise due to global imports
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How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Global Stocktake (GST)?
- It happens every five years and guides countries to update their climate plans (NDCs).
- The first Global Stocktake was completed at COP28 in Dubai in 2023.
- The Global Stocktake reviews how far the world has progressed toward the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The decisions of the Monetary Policy Committee are taken by a majority vote, and in case of a tie, the RBI Governor has a casting vote.
Statement 2: The MPC meets every month to review monetary policy and announce changes in the repo rate.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Reserve Bank of India is responsible for maintaining monetary stability and ensuring economic growth in the country.
Statement II: The RBI controls money supply and credit in the economy mainly through monetary policy instruments such as the repo rate and cash reserve ratio (CRR).
Statement III: The RBI formulates the Union Budget and manages direct tax collection for the Government of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
The CBI Director cannot be removed from office except:
Consider the following statements regarding the Anglo-Afghan Wars:
1. The First Anglo-Afghan War (1839–1842) resulted in the temporary installation of a British-backed ruler in Kabul.
2. The Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–1880) ended with the British annexing large parts of northern Afghanistan.
3. The Third Anglo-Afghan War (1919) resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Kabul, giving Afghanistan control over its foreign affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the impact of low inflation and the imposition of “Trump’s tariff” (US trade tariffs) on the Indian economy:
1. Low domestic inflation improves the purchasing power of consumers and may boost economic growth.
2. High tariffs imposed by the US on imports from India can negatively affect Indian exporters, reducing trade revenues.
3. Low inflation always ensures higher employment in India.
4. Trade tariffs imposed by other countries have no impact on India’s current account or foreign exchange reserves.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Asian elephant in India:
1. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. It is classified as vulnerable under the IUCN Red List.
3. Project Elephant was launched to protect elephant corridors and reduce human-elephant conflict.
How many of the following statements are correct:
Consider the following statements about GDP growth:
1. High GDP growth guarantees equitable development.
2. GDP growth can occur without substantial employment growth in capital-intensive sectors.
3. GDP growth may be affected by global oil prices, FDI, and fiscal policy.
Which of the following statements are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Twin pregnancies are classified as high-risk pregnancies in maternal and child healthcare.
Statement 2: Twin pregnancies often result in higher rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal complications.
Which of the following options is correct?