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External Sector of Economy questions with answers

381 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.

Questions asked in State PSC and UPSC prelims, by topic. Each topic also has notes to read.

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  1. Which of the following is a bond through which Indian entities can raise money from foreign markets in rupees, and not in foreign currency ?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 60 62rd registration process with SEBI. They are issued by
  2. Consider the following: 1. Foreign Direct Investments 2. Foreign Institutional Investments 3. American Depository Receipts 4. Global Depository Receipts In the context of the ‘Sources of Foreign Exchange Reserves’, which among the above are placed under Portfolio Investment?Asked in GS 32 2023 IS DEEO 1505 2024
  3. The financial instrument, through which Indian companies can raise money from overseas market in Rupees, is known asAsked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2016
  4. With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. The International Finance Corpora- tion, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. 2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC IAS 2016
  5. The first (and current) President of the New Development Bank, headquartered at Shanghai, China and formed by countries of the BRIC block is nominated by India. Who among the following is the current incumbent ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2015
  6. Resurgent India Bonds were issued in US Dollar, Pound Sterling andAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2000
  7. External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) can be raised by ________.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021
  8. In the year 2001, Germany approved a $32 million credit to IndiaAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2002
  9. Which one of the following external funding agencies is providing financial assistance for Rajasthan Climate Change Response and Services Enhancement Project (CRESEP) ? - Question not attemptedAsked in Deputy Jailor 2024
  10. At the end of 2010, India's external debt had cross the mark ofAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010
  11. India’s external debt increased from US $98,158 million as at the end of March 2000 to US $100,225 million as at the end of March 2001 due to increase inAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2002
  12. Which of the following is the largest component in the total longterm outstanding external debt of India as on March, 2021? (1) Loans from IMF (2) NRI deposits (3) Commercial borrowing (4) Trade CreditAsked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2022 6 2022
  13. As per the RBI guidelines, which one of the following is the minimum tenure of Masala Bonds that an Indian company can issue offshore ?Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2016
  14. Which among the following institutions regulates the external commercial borrowings ?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010
  15. Consider the following statements : Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with ECBs. Which of the statements given above are correct ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2022