Prelims 2016 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.8

Q.7 Q.9

Q.7 Q.9

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2016 • Q.8

Indian Economy

With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.

They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.

2016 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.7 Q.9

Syllabus Connection

Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc. (Prelims)Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. (GS-III)

NCERT Connection

Ch.3: Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation: An Appraisal

Economics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Economic Development

Ch.6: Open Economy Macroeconomics

Economics • Class 12 • Class 12 Macroeconomics

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