Indian economy miscellaneous
- Which of the schemes of the Government of India makes Indian cities free from slums?
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Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) envisages a “Slum Free India" with inclusive and equitable cities in which every citizen has access to basic civic infrastructure and social amenities and decent shelter. It aims to make India slum-free by 2022 by providing people with shelter or housing, free of cost. It was introduced by the Union Ministry of Housing and Alleviation.
Correct Option: C
Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) envisages a “Slum Free India" with inclusive and equitable cities in which every citizen has access to basic civic infrastructure and social amenities and decent shelter. It aims to make India slum-free by 2022 by providing people with shelter or housing, free of cost. It was introduced by the Union Ministry of Housing and Alleviation.
- Which of the following method is not used in determining National Income of a country ?
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The national income of a country can be measured by three alternative methods: (i) Product Method: measures national income as a flow of goods and services (ii) Income Method: measures national income as a flow of factor incomes and (iii) Expenditure Method: measures national income as a flow of expenditure.
Correct Option: D
The national income of a country can be measured by three alternative methods: (i) Product Method: measures national income as a flow of goods and services (ii) Income Method: measures national income as a flow of factor incomes and (iii) Expenditure Method: measures national income as a flow of expenditure.
- The Monetary and Credit Policy is announced by which of the following ?
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Monetary policy is the defining function of the central bank of a country. The Reserve Bank of India announces a set of measures of both short-term and structural nature in the two bi-annual statements on monetary and credit policy. These documents are normally released in April and October of each year.
Correct Option: B
Monetary policy is the defining function of the central bank of a country. The Reserve Bank of India announces a set of measures of both short-term and structural nature in the two bi-annual statements on monetary and credit policy. These documents are normally released in April and October of each year.
- RRBs are owned by
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RRBs are jointly owned by the Centre, the State Government concerned and sponsor banks, with the issued capital shared in the ratio 50:15:35, respectively. According to the RRB Act, 1976 the authorised capital of each such bank is Rs 5 crore and the issued capital, a maximum of Rs 1 crore.
Correct Option: D
RRBs are jointly owned by the Centre, the State Government concerned and sponsor banks, with the issued capital shared in the ratio 50:15:35, respectively. According to the RRB Act, 1976 the authorised capital of each such bank is Rs 5 crore and the issued capital, a maximum of Rs 1 crore.
- Which is the first Indian Company to be listed in NASDAQ?
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Infosys Technologies became the first Indian company to be listed on the US NASDAQ in March 1999. Infosys was incorporated on July 2, 1981 as a private limited company in India. It became public limited company in June 1992.
Correct Option: D
Infosys Technologies became the first Indian company to be listed on the US NASDAQ in March 1999. Infosys was incorporated on July 2, 1981 as a private limited company in India. It became public limited company in June 1992.