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[Summary] Economic Survey 2020 Vol1 Ch10: Is India’s GDP overstated? (Yes, Just like Sonam Kapoor’s Acting Skill उसे बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर दिखाया जा रहा है)

Raghuram Rajan expressed doubt over India's 7% growth rate. So, CEA Subramanian K. dedicated a chapter to prove India's GDP overstate nhi hai Read More...

[Summary] Economic Survey 2020 Vol1 Ch11: Thalinomics for competitive exams (as such just Modi-Bhakti, nothing much exam-oriented)

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In this chapter CEA Subramanian K. tried Thalinomics to explain How much ₹₹ a common person pays for a Thali (platter of food) across India.Thalinomics Read More...

[Closed Registration] Mrunal’s Economy (Full) Course for UPSC 2019: Online Live Classes on Weekends

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For the upcoming UPSC Prelims, Mrunal will start teaching Economy theory, Contemporary Issues & Current Affairs, Latest Budget & Economic Survey 2019 from Read More...

[BES181/5] Bank Recapitalization Bonds, EASE Framework for PSB, BASEL-III Norms, RBI’s PCA Framework

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Why BASEL norms? How can a bank acquire new capital for BASEL-III INDRADHANUSH why Rs. 2.11 Lakh crore Recapitalization plan? Bank recapitalization Bonds (Rs.1.35 lakh cr.) Criticism of Rs.2.11 lakh package Hidden objective of Demonetization Financial repression (वित्तीय दमन) Moral Hazard (नैतिक खतरा) What if banks refuse to comply with BASEL-III norms? What is RBI’s Prompt Corrective Action framework (PCA)? … Read More

[BES181/4] Contemporary Loan Issues: FRDI Bill & Bail-In, LoU/SWIFT, PCR/LEI, NPA/TBS, SARFAESI/I&B Code

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Total NPA among the scheduled commercial banks (SCB) is Rs. 8.40 lakh crores, majority of this is concentrated in the public sector banks (PSBs), as of 31/12/2018. Following measures are taken by RBI and Government of India to address this challenge: Read More...

[BES181/3] Gist of RBI’s Monetary Policy Developments: 2017-April to 2018-April, LCR-HQLA, UDF/SDF

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This article provides brief understanding of RBI's quantitative monetary policy tools, bi-monthly monetary policies of last one year; provisions related to UDF, LCR-HQLA etc. for competitive exams Read More...

[BES181/2] Money: RBI’s Digital Fiat currency, UPI 2.0, MDR Subsidisation & Blockchain Technology

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Central Bank of England, Sweden, Uruguay already exploring/testing digital fiat currency. RBI also formed a group to check desirability and feasibility to introduce a central bank digital currency in India. Read More...

[BES181/1] Money: Cryptocurrencies not legal tenders in India; What is Marshall Island-SOV, Venezuela-Petro?

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Budget 2018 says "Cryptocurrencies are not legal tenders in India." So, what are these cryptocurrencies, why are they bad for environment and economy? Then why did Marshall Island and Venezuela issued such cryptocurrencies? What is Bitcoin? What is Laxmicoin? Read More...

[BES180/2] EcoSurvey Vol1: Ch2 to 9 Overview, Vol2: Ch1 to 10 Overview; & their relevance for UPSC exam?

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In Economic Survey Vol2, individual chapters contain statistical information about various sectors. As such for UPSC, the statistical figures themselves are not important but rather the trends and interpretations of those figures are important. Read More...

[BES180/1] Economic Survey: Meaning, Structure, Preface, LISTICLES upto Volume1 Chapter1 & MCQs

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Economic Survey of India is an annual document, prepared by the Only Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) and tabled in the parliament ahead of budget presentation. It describes the events of past, and (2) provides predictions for future financial year. Read More...

[Current] Sep-2016: Economy, Banking, Finance: MPC Members, SBI Merger & Share Swapping, Stock Gaming, PFMS, Talgo Rails & Hyperloop Train

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SBI Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya given 1 year extension so she can complete the SBI merger with 5 associated banks & Bhartiya Mahila Bank Read More...

[Banking] D-SIB: Domestic Systemically Important Banks- meaning, classification, capital norms, benefits, limitations

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RBI issued guidelines for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), using two-step technical process that is not important for ordinary exams Read More...

[GS3] Shanta Kumar report on FCI-restructuring, Buffer stock, PDS & Food security & Direct Benefit Transfer

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FCI failed in all 3 objectives of procurement,storage & distribution of food grains in India. Government setup Shanta Kumar highlevel Committee to fix it Read More...

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