Economy

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q432026

Which of the following statements with regard to stealth technology is/are correct? 1. Stealth objects have a very small radar cross-section and are coated with Radar Absorbing Material. 2. Stealth objects can be detected using specific frequencies. 3. Stealth objects are coated with metamaterials to increase the scattering of electromagnetic radiation. Select the answer using the code given below:

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q882026

Which one of the following correctly represents the three key sub-indices of the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q902026

Which one of the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Central Bank Digital Currency (Digital Rupee) is not correct?

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q912026

Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are correct? 1. Tokenization is the process of turning real world assets into digital tokens using blockchain technology. 2. Tokenization of real world assets offers 24x7 access, promoting financial inclusion. 3. Tokenization of real world assets will allow access to high growth investment opportunities for individuals in India. Select the answer using the code given below:

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q922026

A bond whose proceeds are used only to finance or refinance a combination of both environmental and social projects is called:

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q942026

Which one of the following best describes the 'Crowding Out Effect' in the context of fiscal policy?

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q972026

Which of the following statements about Crowdfunding is/are correct? 1. Crowdfunding is the solicitation of funds (small amount) from multiple investors through a web-based platform or social networking site for a specific project. 2. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are able to raise funds at a lower cost of capital without undergoing rigorous procedures. Select the answer using the code given below:

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q992026

Consider the following statements about Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India: 1. NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits. 2. All the NBFCs operating in India have to be registered with the RBI. 3. NBFCs form part of the payment and settlement system and can issue cheques drawn on itself. 4. Deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) is not available to the depositors of deposit-taking NBFCs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UPSC 2026 GS Paper 1 | Q1002026

Consider the following statements about the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated using the Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and the global MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?