Economics and Social Development – Test 6

The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]

The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]

The difference between the simple interest received from two banks on Rs. 500 for two years is Rs. 2.50. What is the difference between their rates? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

The International Development Association, a lending agency, is administered by the [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]

The SEZ Act, 2005, which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this Context, consider the following: 
1. Development of infrastructure facilities.
2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources.
3. Promotion of exports of services only.
Which of the above are the objectives of this Act? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

The supply of a commodity does not depend directly upon [UPSC 2008]

When the Reserve Bank of India announces an increase of the Cash Reserve Ratio, what does it mean? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth? 
1. Promoting Self-Help Groups 
2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 
3. Implementing the Right to Education Act 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]

Which of the following is / are treated as artificial currency? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]