External sector & trade
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2025Which one of the following launched the 'Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific'?2025“It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries.” and 2 more statements2024“India is a member of the International Grains Council.” and 1 more statement2024“India does not import apples from the United States of America.” and 1 more statement2023“Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.” and 1 more statement2023“India accounts for 3·2% of global export of goods.” and 1 more statement2022“Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the…2022With reference to the Indian economy: “An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the…2022With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”: “It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.”…2022With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ?Show all 33
2021Which of the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments?2021“improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets” and 2 more statements2020"Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to2020If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely…2020With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major…2020With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct ?2020“The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade.” and 2 more statements2019“Most of India's external debt is owed by governmental entities.” and 1 more statement2019In the context of India, which of the following factors is/are contributor/contributors to reducing the risk of a…2019With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): “AIIB has more than 80 member nations.” and 2 more…2019Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in…2019Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee?2018“The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils…” and 1 more statement2018India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with…2017The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an2017“India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO.” and 2 more statements2016In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the…2016Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?2016With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC): “IMFC discusses matters of concern…2016Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?2016“New Development Bank has been set up by APEC.” and 1 more statement2016'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the2016'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is anAdvertiseReach UPSC aspirants with one line here. Sponsor Crack Prelims →