System, Centre State — 3 India Economy PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

A measure of the total inflation within an economy, including such as food and energy prices is called:

Accepted Answer

Headline inflation. Head line inflation is a measure of the total Inflation within an economy including commodities such as food and energy prices (e.g. oil and gas) which tend to be much more volatile and prone to inflationary spikes. It is different from core inflation. which excludes food and energy prices while calculating inflation.

Question 2

Which of the following organisations is to provide USD 100 million to improve power distribution in Bengaluru?

Accepted Answer

ADB. ADB will provide US $100 million to improve power distribution in Bengaluru. ADB and the Government of India signed a loan agreement for $100 million on December 31,2020. Another $ 90 million loan will be provided to the Bangalore Electricity supply company. The project also involves laying 2,500 km of fiber optic cable and shifting distribution lines underground.

Question 3

In which of the following year ‘Startup India’ programme was launched by Government of India ?

Accepted Answer

2016. Startup India is an initiative of the Government of India, aimed at promoting on 16 January