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Credit Default Swap (CDS) – UPSC Economy Notes
A Credit Default Swap (CDS) is a financial derivative instrument that enables investors to mitigate or take on credit risk associated with bonds or loans.
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Chit Funds – UPSC Economy Notes
Chit funds, often hailed as a traditional yet innovative form of financial collaboration, have carved a niche in the financial landscape of many communities worldwide.
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Public Account of India – UPSC Economy Notes
The Public Account of India is a constitutionally created fund, established under Article 266(2), designated to accommodate specifically mobilized financial resources of the central government.
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Hundi – UPSC Economy Notes
Hundi, a traditional informal system of money transfer, has played a significant role in facilitating financial transactions in various parts of the world for centuries.
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UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 72
Q72. Consider the following statements :
The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at
expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.
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Private Equity – UPSC Economy Notes
Private Equity (PE) involves the sale of shares privately, not through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), to a firm. Key characteristics of private equity
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State Development Loan (SDL) – UPSC Economy Notes
State Development Loans (SDLs) are securities issued by State Governments in India to raise loans from the market.
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UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 71
Q71. Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
Reduced or zero tillage of the land
Applying gypsum before irrigating
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Capital Market in India – UPSC Economy Notes
The capital market in India encompasses the market for funds with a maturity of one year and above, commonly referred to as term funds
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Money Market Reforms in India – UPSC Economy Notes
The Indian money market has undergone significant reforms over the years, driven by recommendations from expert committees
